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Moissac
The abbey and cloister of Moissac
Overlooking the charming square in the historic centre, you'll feel small in front of this huge portal opening onto the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Moissac. This masterpiece of Romanesque art has survived nine centuries of history to stand proudly before you.
The Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Moissac is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Listed as part of the Pilgrim 's Way to Santiago de Compostela, it is an essential stage on the Via Podiensis. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from France, Europe and all over the world follow the GR65.
Moissac is also a must for cyclists travelling along the Canal des Deux Mers, from Toulouse to the Gironde estuary.
This is the perfect opportunity for an excursion to the Tarn-et-Garonne, in the Toulouse-Cahors-Bordeaux triangle. Here, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside!
Saint-Pierre de Moissac Abbey, one of the finest examples of Romanesque art in France
The cloister and portal of Saint-Pierre de Moissac Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The cloister of Moissac Abbey leaves you breathless for a few moments.
It is one of the few Romanesque cloisters to have kept its original sculpture intact. You'll love wandering around this peaceful place and admiring the details of the 76 capitals carved with creatures and biblical scenes.
The tympanum of Moissac Abbey
The portal of the abbey church, with its sculpted tympanum, is impressive for its size and detail. It is one ofthe most remarkable of the Romanesque period. Sculpted in the 12th century, the tympanum illustrates chapter IV of the Apocalypse according to Saint John: the glorious return of Christ to Earth for the Last Judgement.
The cloister and tympanum of Saint-Pierre de Moissac Abbey are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela. Moissac, along with its neighbours Auvillar and Lauzerte, is one of 41 Grands Sites d'Occitanie.
If you've come to spend a day visiting Moissac and its abbey, you'll want to stay a while to discover all the treasures of Terres des Confluences, in the Tarn et Garonne.
Enchanteresse Abbaye
Ici, 900 ans de belles pierres vous contemplent … Ne partez pas de notre territoire sans avoir visité cette merveille d'architecture qu'est l'Abbaye Saint Pierre, et en particulier son cloitre, véritable livre de pierre !
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The abbey church of Saint-Pierre de Moissac,
an outstanding example of Romanesque art...
According to legend, Moissac Abbey was founded by King Clovis in 508. However, it was during the Middle Ages that its influence and development really took off.
The abbey as we know it today had been part of a Benedictine monastery since the 8th century.
In the 11th century, Durand de Bredon, right-hand man to the abbot of Cluny and bishop of Toulouse, contributed to the influence of Saint-Pierre Abbey. The abbey enjoyed a veritable golden age, becoming one of the most important Christian communities in the West. Abbot Durand de Bredon had the abbey church of Saint Pierre rebuilt. Today, the church still has its Romanesque base in white stone, while the upper part, rebuilt in the Gothic period, is in brick.
Did you know?
Moissac Abbey was made famous by Jean-Jacques Annaud's film "The Name of the Rose".
An essential spiritual stop on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela
Thanks to its strategic position at the crossroads of various river and land routes: between Toulouse, Bordeaux and the Albigeois region, between Quercy and Gascony, Moissac Abbey became an essential spiritual centre on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela.
Today, the abbey church, the cloister, the upper room of the bell tower and the hôtellerie Sainte Foy, formerly the abbots' residence and now a venue for temporary exhibitions, can all be discovered.
Did you know?
When two Tarn-et-Garonne monuments meet:
The cloister of Saint-Pierre Abbey in Moissac and the Ingres Bourdelle Museum in Montauban are the 2 most visited sites in Tarn-et-Garonne.Until 2027, visit one of the two sites, keep your ticket and you will be able to visit the second site at a reduced rate for 1 year.
A great way to discover the region's heritage at a low price!
Visit Saint Pierre de Moissac Abbey
Individual visit
There are several ways to visit the abbey and cloister: on your own, with an audio guide or on a guided tour. Guided tours for families are available during the school holidays.
The Cloister, The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and his Eardrum
Contact
6 Place Durand de Bredon
82200 Moissac
Openning
From 02/01 to 31/03/2025, daily between 1.30 pm and 5 pm.
Plus opening hours from 10:00 to 12:00 at weekends and during school vacations.
From 01/04 to 31/05/2025, daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
Closed between 12 noon and 2 p.m.
From 01/06 to 30/09/2025, daily between 9 am and 7 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/10/2025, daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
Closed between 12 noon and 2 p.m.
From 01/11 to 31/12/2025, daily between 1.30 pm and 5 pm.
Plus opening hours from 10:00 to 12:00 at weekends and during school vacations.
Group visits
Are you planning a seminar, a works council trip or a day out with your club or association?
The Tourist Office's group department organises tailor-made tours of Moissac Abbey and its cloister. The tour can be extended to the town centre, neighbouring villages or a tasting of local produce.
Your contact: Marina Koess
05 32 09 69 36
Contact by e-mail
Tourism Pass
Whether you're a visitor, a new resident or just looking for a good deal, you'll find the best of Terres des Confluences on a single card!
With the Tourism Pass, you can take advantage of special offers, reduced rates and much more for sites and activities in the area.
Virtual visit
Take advantage of the virtual tour to discover or rediscover the Abbey of Saint Pierre de Moissac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an outstanding example of Romanesque art. This immersive experience allows you to explore the site at your own pace from the comfort of your own home.
You'll be able to admire and stroll through the cloister and its galleries adorned with magnificent 12th-century Romanesque sculptures.
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