Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
86 mi0.6 mi
Beautiful Villages and World Heritage Site
On the first day of the route, you will discover some beautiful landscape with rivers. You will visit some of the most beautiful villages of France and a spectacular Unesco Heritage Site.
56.7 mi1 hr 10 min
10:301 hr
AUVILLAR
Capitol Building
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Auvillar is classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France. It is also on the Saint James way. From the main square "Place du chateau" you will get a beautiful view of the river Garonne. The most spectacular landmark is the circular grain hall from 1830 in the middle of the triangle square. The town was very rich in the 18 and 19th century thanks to a big fluvial port and earthenware goods. Walk around the small city center to see old houses and the 18th century clock tower.
12.9 mi25 min
12:001 hr 30 min
Le Florentin
Restaurant
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This restaurant serves very good local specialties and wines. Try the home made Chasselas grape juice when it's the season. On a nice day, you can eat on the terrace with view on the Abbey of Moissac that you will visit after.
Open hours Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 – 14:00 Friday – Saturday: 9:00 – 22:00 Closed on Mondays.
Open hours Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 – 14:00 Friday – Saturday: 9:00 – 22:00 Closed on Mondays.
0 mi
13:301 hr 30 min
Saint-Pierre Abbey in Moissac
Landmark
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The Saint-Pierre Abbey of Moissac is the architectural jewel of the region. The cloister is probably one of the most beautiful ones in the world. The 76 capitals are about 1000 years old and very well preserved. Observe the designs, they are all different. This cloister and the tympanum at the entrance are listed are on the Unesco Heritage Sites list.
Open hours 13:30 – 17:00
Open hours 13:30 – 17:00
0.3 mi5 min
15:1530 min
Église Saint-Jacques
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Walk around the small city center of Moissac to see the old style houses until the Saint James church. Moissac is on the way Saint James and you might see some pilgrims.
0.4 mi10 min
16:0030 min
Aire de Pique-nique de la Rhode
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From the church, walk along the small canal in town and to the river Tarn. Enjoy the riverside, Moissac has a nice green area to enjoy the riverside, walking or just soaking up some sun.
1.6 mi15 min
16:4530 min
Pont-Canal Du Cacor
Landmark
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This bridge is a canal bridge. It is a beautiful architectural wonder. It is 356 meters long and is one of the longest canal bridges in France. It allows the canal "des deux mers" which means canal of the two seas to go over the river Tarn. In France you can go from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean sea by boat, which means you can cross the country only on rivers and canals. If you're lucky, you might see some boats passing on the bridge. You can park easily at the bottom of the bridge and cross the canal-bridge on foot to see better what it's like.
3.6 mi20 min
17:4530 min
Point de vue du Calvaire
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Go this viewpoint to get amazing panoramic views of Moissac and the river Tarn. At the end of the day is when the lights are best for beautiful colors.
5.6 mi10 min
19:002 hrs
Le Manoir Saint-Jean Restaurant et Hotel de Charme près de Moissac
Lodging
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The Manoir Saint-Jean is a very unique place. It is an old house with 9 suites beautifully decorated with a theme like Venice for example, and a gastronomical restaurant. There is also a pool.
You can book the gastronomical dinner without staying at the hotel also.
The restaurant serves incredible dishes with fresh seasonal local products.
Open hours 8:00 – 22:00. Book now
Open hours 8:00 – 22:00. Book now
6.2 mi15 min
22:0010 hrsHotels
Hôtel & Spa Le Moulin de Moissac
8.1
In case, the manoir Saint-Jean is not available, you can book this hotel in the city center of Moissac.