Bax: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Bax is surrounded by agricultural landscapes consisting mainly of meadows and wooded areas. The name Bax comes from the Latin word „Vallus“, meaning „valley“. These landscapes are ideal for hikes and walks in nature.

Those considering Bax as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

At the Atelier des Forges de la Salamandre, the craftsman aims to pass on techniques of artistic knife forging as well as his specialist knowledge. The Chèvrerie du Souleya offers tastings of traditionally ladle-shaped goat cheeses, as well as fresh, matured or flavoured cheeses, milk desserts, yoghurts and milk jam.

Religious Tradition

The church of Bax preserves an important relic of Saint Ferréol. The pilgrimage to Saint Ferréol in Bax is held annually and includes a mass and three candles for people entrusted to the saint’s protection. It also includes a procession from the parish church to the Saint-Ferréol Fountain.

The Saint-Ferréol Fountain dates from the 19th century and is protected by a small oratory. According to local tradition, its non-potable water was considered soothing for children’s cramps.

Regional Surroundings

The wider regional surroundings of Bax are home to the Musée Pierre Bayle, a museum. The ruins of the Abbaye des Salenques are located near Bax. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Calers, a historic site, is also situated in the wider regional surroundings. The Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Marie, a church, is also located near Bax.

Landscape

The wider regional surroundings of Bax include Cabanères, a summit, as well as the Grotte des Trois Frères, the Grotte du Tuc d'Audoubert and the Grotte du Portel, each of which is a cave.

Other local pages can be accessed directly: Nogaret, Sengouagnet, Saint-Sauveur, Vendine, Bagiry, Castelnau-Picampeau, Roques, Mauzac.

For the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Garonne.