Moissac

Moissac is a town in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of Occitanie, southern France, best known for the Abbey of Saint-Pierre, whose 12th-century cloister and carved portal are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Way of St James pilgrimage route. The town lies along the River Tarn and the Canal latéral à la Garonne, spanned by a striking canal bridge linking Moissac to Castelsarrasin, while the older Pont Napoléon also shapes the townscape. Moissac is particularly noted for its Chasselas table grapes, grown under a protected designation of origin and harvested in late summer. The canal towpaths offer pleasant walking and cycling routes, forming part of the greenway connecting Bordeaux to Sète. The surrounding countryside, dotted with orchards and gentle hills, invites exploration of the rural landscapes typical of the Quercy and Gascony regions nearby. The local market showcases seasonal fruit and produce from the Garonne valley. Popular with pilgrims and cyclists alike, Moissac makes a convenient base for discovering south-west France's blend of heritage, waterways and countryside.