Around Moissac

Know-how

• Les Chasselatiers : in the hills around Moissac, visit the producers of the Chasselas AOC grape and discover their unique produce, unlike any other in France. Address book available from Moissac Tourist Office and at http://tourisme.moissac.fr

Abbeys, churches and châteaux

20 minutes away :

• Belleperche Abbey : a bewitching Cistercian abbey, partly restored and home to a museum of tableware. It also hosts various cultural events. www.musee-arts-de-la-table.fr

• Château de Gramont : like a fine, romantic engraving, this château watches over the 'border' between Tarn et Garonne and Gers. Tel. +33 (0)5 63 94 05 26 - http://gramont.monuments-nationaux.fr
• Lachapelle church : next door to Gramont is this unusual little gem with Baroque decorations. Tel. +33 (0)5 63 94 12 28.

Museums

40 minutes away :

• Musée Ingres, Montauban : one of the great museums of Midi-Pyrénées, featuring the works that the famous artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) bequeathed to his birthplace. Tel. +33 (0)5 63 22 12 91 -  http://en.montauban-tourisme.com
  
  
• Musée du Miel, Gramont : a wonderful museum that conserves the techniques and traditions connected with beekeeping, honey and bees. Tel. +33 (0)5 63 94 00 20 – http://musee-du-miel.com

Outdoor activities

Walking

• 'Les Coteaux de Boudou' : a 16km walk through vineyards and orchards that follows part of the Le Puy route (GR65) – Route description at http://tourisme.moissac.fr

• The Voie Verte along the Canal des Deux Mers (Canal du Midi) : cycle along this magnificent traffic-free cycle path that crosses the entire Tarn et Garonne département. Cycle hire is available in Moissac. Contact: Tourist Office. Tel. +33 (0)5 63 04 01 85.  https://www.canaldes2mersavelo.com/

• Saint Nicolas de la Grave Outdoor Activities Centre: at the confluence of the rivers Tarn and Garonne there is a vast water sports lake (sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, swimming, etc.). It is also a superb ornithological reserve. Tel. +33 (0)5 63 95 50 00 - www.basedeloisirs82.com

• Agrip’Aventure, Montech : in Montech State Forest, a fantastic aerial adventure trail in the trees accessible to anyone ; minimum age 3 years. www.agrip-aventure.fr

• Le Jardin du Pèlerin, Lauzerte : this 'pilgrim's garden' alongside the town wall is a poetic tribute to St James's Way to Santiago de Compostela. Free. www.quercy-sud-ouest.com

Fairs and festivals

15 minutes away :

• Au Fil de l’Eau … une Histoire, Castelsarrasin : a big sound and light show that recounts the story of the last century. In August. 

40 minutes away:

• Alors… chante !, Castelsarrasin : where all the talented singers of the current French popular song scene began their careers. In May.

• Les Nuits de Lauzerte : a dreamlike night-time wander around the medieval town of Lauzerte featuring visual artists, dancers, photographers and more. In August.