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Moissac and Its Surroundings

Moissac: Where Paths Cross

Moissac is one of the most stunning destinations in Midi-Pyrénées, celebrated for its rich historical heritage, gastronomy, and the diversity of its landscapes—perfect for walking or cycling adventures.
Located on the Way of St. James, the Abbatial Church of Saint-Pierre and its Cloister, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, welcome visitors year-round for an immersive journey into 12th-century Romanesque and Gothic art.
Recognized as a “Grand Site” of Midi-Pyrénées and ideally situated, Moissac offers a wide range of excursions and activities tailored to your interests:

  • Star-Shaped Routes: Lourdes, Rocamadour, the Aveyron Gorges, Cordes-sur-Ciel, and Cahors
  • Canoeing and cruises on the Tarn River
  • Visits to the Abbey of Saint-Pierre and its Cloister
  • Cycling tours through Art Deco Moissac
  • Visits to local Chasselas grape farms or arboricultural cooperatives
  • Exploring the Moissac market (Saturdays and Sundays)
  • And much more…

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On the Way to Saint Jacques de Compostela: Moissac and LauzerteA major stop on the Way of Saint Jacques de Compostela, share the emotion of countless pilgrims by visiting two key stages of the route. No matter the season, the preserved nature of Quercy Blanc will unfold before your eyes as you explore.

Moissac and Auvillar
Moissac invites you to discover its prestigious Romanesque abbey, Saint-Pierre Abbey, at the heart of this iconic site of medieval sculpture. Your guide will reveal the messages carved into the dazzling white stone of its capitals and the majestic décor of its tympanum. Continue your journey with a visit to Auvillar, a 15th-century town overlooking the Garonne.

From Romanesque Art to 1930s Art Deco, and the Discovery of Moissac’s AOC Chasselas
Between hillsides and the Tarn River, Moissac tells its story through the diversity of its neighborhoods and the events that shaped its history. From the UNESCO-listed Romanesque Abbey to its 1930s Art Deco district, and the vineyard-covered slopes of Chasselas: 2,000 years of history marked by both tragedy and prosperity.

For more information, visit www.tourisme.moissac.fr

Events – Save the Date

Weekend Markets

Every Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., producers and merchants welcome locals and tourists around the historic center.

The market is located on Place des Récollets, bustling with local producers. The covered market hall is at the heart of the action.
For more information, visit: https://www.moissac.fr/marche/

 

 

Moissac and its surroundings

Lamothe-Cadillac Museum
In Saint-Nicolas de la Grave, 12 minutes from Moissac (9 km, accessible by bike via a full cycling path).

Belleperche Cistercian Abbey – Museum of Table Arts
20 minutes from Moissac.

Auvillar Grain Market
25 minutes from Moissac (24 km, accessible on foot or by bike).
More info: www.auvillar.net/tourisme

Lauzerte Upper Town
30 minutes from Moissac (accessible on foot via the GR 65).
More info: www.quercy-sud-ouest.com

Montauban
30 minutes from Moissac (29 km, accessible by bike along the canal).
More info: www.montauban-tourisme.com

Lachapelle Church
30 minutes from Moissac.

Gramont Castle
40 minutes from Moissac.

Toulouse, the Pink City
50 minutes from Moissac.
More info: www.toulouse-tourisme.com

Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
1 hour 10 minutes from Moissac.
More info: www.tourisme-saint-antonin-noble-val.com

Rocamadour
The sacred city between heaven and earth, 1 hour 45 minutes from Moissac.
More info: www.vallee-dordogne.com

Bordeaux, the “Sleeping Beauty”
1 hour 45 minutes from Moissac.
More info: www.bordeaux-tourisme.com