Caussade (Tarn-et-Garonne)
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region | Occitania | |
Department | Tarn-et-Garonne | |
Arrondissement | Montauban | |
Canton | Aveyron-Lère (main town) | |
Community association | Quercy Caussadais | |
Coordinates | 44 ° 10 ′ N , 1 ° 32 ′ E | |
height | 95-208 m | |
surface | 45.73 km 2 | |
Residents | 6,863 (January 1, 2017) | |
Population density | 150 inhabitants / km 2 | |
Post Code | 82300 | |
INSEE code | 82037 |
Caussade is a French commune with 6,863 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2017) in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region . Caussade is located in the arrondissement of Montauban and is the capital of the canton of Aveyron-Lère . It is located on the left bank of the Lère River .
The city is famous in France for its hat production. The best known version is the canoe animal .
Regular events
- Fête du chapeau: the 'fête du chapeau', the 'festival of the hat' is held every year in July to honor the long tradition.
- Large fresh market: one of the largest fresh markets in the region takes place every Monday morning. From fruit, vegetables to sausages and specialties from the region, you can find everything a gourmet desires. In the winter months you can even buy controlled truffles from the region.
Attractions
- Old town: the old center of the small town around the church is worth seeing.
Web links
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