Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Midi-Pyrénées

From the port of Moissac, take the right bank towpath along the canal to the Cacor bridge-canal, where the Garonne canal forks and crosses the Tarn on the 15 arches of a majestic structure made of Quercy stone and Toulouse brick, a symbolic link between Quercy and Gascony. It was also used after the flood of 1930 for the railroad. At that time, barges and locomotives crossed the bridge. Nowadays, cyclists and walkers cross the water skiers below on the Tarn. A bridge to cross absolutely during your stay.

The small village of Yosemite houses the surprising church Saint-Pierre. In 1761, the brothers Goulard, priest and vicar, thanks to a legacy, made this entirely baroque decor with galleries reminiscent of the Italian theatre, finished in 1776 by Maraignon said Champaigne. Unique in France, the galleries present three concave and convex rows, surmounted by cartridges carved in the rococo style. The sculpted faces, perhaps those of the two brothers, think of the masques masks of dell'arte. The th aigles baptistery, the th baptistery baptistery (behind which the-Year-Old ball were stored), and the th-century harmonium. Everything was restored in 1997, for the happiness of the 15 000 annual visitors and music lovers for free concerts of baroque and classical music.

The enclosure of the Saint-Jean-d'Alcas fort, 62.50 m long and 37 m wide, is framed by four corner towers. Here, point of Templar or hospitable origin, but the very real fears of the Hundred Years' War in front of the bands of truckers well established on the Larzac. And which no public authority can overcome. From then on, the abbess of the nearby Cistercian abbey of Nonenque authorized the inhabitants of several neighbouring places to build a fortified enclosure. In case of danger, the peasants of the surroundings and those of the village could take refuge there and save their herds.

That it is hard to resist the desire to dive in the fresh water of Lake de Plaisance, when the days lengthen and the sun it! And yet bathing is forbidden… but so much is possible that you will forget it soon! On the site, dedicated to relaxation, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of these 7 hectares on board a pedal boat or canoes boat. The ideal way to spend a relaxing moment in family, without forcing too much on the muscles. Tennis courts, hiking trails, picnic areas and mountain biking trails are also located on the shores of the lake. You will cross there many fishermen who like it particularly for simple reasons: the fish is abundant in its waters. Young people even have a course that is reserved for them, accessible to them under the age of 12, it is perfect for them because no risk of hanging the wire of the cane into trees has been studied so that they do not interfere with practice. Shallow and safe, the lake is the insurance to catch many fish. Children's games complement everything and make this recreation base an essential natural area.

Every summer, Lectoure receives an increased number of visitors. The Tourist Office has therefore set up summer visits to both tourists and locals. The theme is different for each visit, but the common point is the discovery of the heritage of the city: cathedral, special hotels, flavours, traditions… Some of the tours are nocturnal, other theatre or music, to choose according to your tastes.

Tariff: from 3 €.

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The site on which the pretty village of Montmaurin extends today has been inhabited since prehistoric times. It has a unique archaeological heritage, thanks in particular to the presence of the remains of two Gallo-Roman villas, known as Lassalles and Hillière, excavated between 1949 and 1970. Since 2020, a new museum highlights these ancient treasures through a well-organized tour. A good introduction before the discovery of the site.

Built in the first century AD, the villa Lassalles would have developed until around 350 before being redesigned. It is one of the largest and most luxurious villas known in France: its buildings covered an area of nineteen hectares! It had no less than two hundred rooms closed by bay windows, decorated with marble or mosaics, and enjoyed a very modern comfort since it benefited from a heating system by the ground (the famous hypocaust!) and from running water. Excavations have brought to light the remains of the vestibule, the temple, the nymphaeum, several courtyards and many living rooms.

The villa of Hillière is, as for it, organized around a powerful source, with the closest of Save. It adjoins the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Hillière where the restored mosaics are exhibited. The museum, established in the heart of the village, exhibits the collected objects and offers various documents allowing to trace the history of the place.

Built by Pierre-Paul Riquet, it is a place of historic and architectural interest. Bonrepos-Riquet is a charming commune in the Occitanie region, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting. Although the château is temporarily closed, you can still enjoy the beauty of the region and discover other nearby attractions.

The pigeon house, which is located in the heart of the Perget Park, which stretches over 16,000 m ², is emblematic of the city of Colomiers. In the southern style, it dates from the eighteenth century and is all bricks. Fully restored in 2008, it is now in perfect condition with its arcade arcades and its four pieces of flat slate roof. It is an excellent meeting place for romantic lovers in the beautiful days.