More photos of the Tarn A view of the church - as seen from the door of our cottage in the main street of the village. The cottage, together with the church, school and Mairie, is in the single main street of the village which finishes in a shady park and viewing lookout.
Many tourists drive up to look out over the sweeping panorama below.
Ambres is one of the friendliest of all our villages. Founded in the 13C by warrior monks of the Cistercian order known as St Jean de Jerusalem, the village and its surroundings are classified. Today it is a lively and rising little village with several young families busily restoring their houses to expose the ancient, handmade bricks which give this region so much individual character. The nearest shopping is 4 kms away at the historic town of Lavaur.