The must-haves

Moissac - Terres des Confluences is a Grand Site d'Occitanie, located between Toulouse and Bordeaux.
Here, you'll find nature and authenticity in the heart of the finest orchard in the south-west, the birthplace of the Chasselas grape. At the crossroads of the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela, the Canal des Deux-Mers, the Tarn and the Garonne, a superb diversity and beauty of landscapes awaits you.
On foot, by bike, in a camper van, by train... All roads lead to Moissac Abbey and its cloister: the heart of this region, which has so many beautiful things for you to discover all around.
Here, you can discover, relax and have fun too!

Cloître de l'abbaye Saint-Pierre | ©S.Pouchard

Moissac Abbey and its UNESCO-listed cloister

Let the 1,000-year history of Moissac's Abbey of Saint Pierre be told to you as you admire its unspoilt beauty. This monument makes its inclusion on the World Heritage List as part of the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela an obvious choice.

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Visit Moissac Abbey
Visit Moissac

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Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave and the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers

There's something for everyone to enjoy and discover in this unique area: explore the paths on foot or by bike, watch the birds in the bird sanctuary, go fishing, take part in water sports and other activities, or take part in guided tours. The charming village of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave and its castle overlook the Garonne valley and its orchards. It has a fascinating history, closely linked to Moissac Abbey and Lamothe-Cadillac, and always in harmony with the Garonne and the water.

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The confluence Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave

Canal latéral à la Garonne
Pont Canal du Cacor

The Canal des deux mers and the Cacor Canal Bridge

On foot, by bike or by boat, the Canal des Deux Mers promises a relaxing holiday at your own pace.

The 2 seas canal I'm planning my trip

Moissac, Ville d'Art & d'Histoire | ©S.Pouchard

Moissac, Grand Site d'Occitanie and Town of Art and History

Moissac, a charming town in the south-west of France, is a must-see in the Tarn-et-Garonne region. Many eras of history have left their mark here, including Saint-Pierre de Moissac Abbey and itsfamous cloister. Moissac, Lauzerte and Auvillar are three nuggets of Occitanie, united by the legendary Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela and the title of Grand Site d'Occitanie.Visit MoissacLeGrand Site Occitanie
Villages des Terres des Confluences
Villages des Terres des Confluences | © S. Pouchard

The towns and villages of Terres des Confluences

For a holiday that combines a change of scenery, relaxation and the pleasure of life, choose Terres des Confluences.

Villages of Terres des Confluences

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Belleperche Abbey

The imposing Belleperche abbey stands where you least expect it. Here, wide open spaces unfold before your eyes, inviting you to daydream about the present and the past.

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Belleperche Abbey

Espace Firmin Bouisset | ©Sebastien Pouchard

Castelsarrasin and the Espace Firmin Bouisset

A stopover on the Canal des 2 Mers, Castelsarrasin has a number of pretty nuggets for you to discover: the Jacques-Yves Cousteau port with its famous Eiffel bridge, theHôtel Marceillac, its market and the church of Saint-Sauveur and its treasure trove. Don't miss a visit to the Firmin Bouisset museum, where you can meet some of the outstanding characters he created, such as the Little Schoolboy from LU and the little girl from Menier chocolate.

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Visit Castelsarrasin Espace Firmin Bouisset

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The Chasselas grape from Moissac

Come and discover and savour the Chasselas PDO from Moissac, produced in the heart of the Tarn-et-Garonne region. This table grape will tell you all about its history and secrets.

Chasselas

Randonnée de pèlerins dans les vergers
Randonnée de pèlerins dans les vergers | © S. Pouchard

The Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela

The cloister of Moissac Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela. Here, everything is done to welcome pilgrims, so why not stop off?

The Pilgrim's Way to Santiago Preparing for my trip