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Information About Moissac, Aquitaine

Previous stop: Valence D'agen

Next stop: Castelsarrasin

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Things to do in Moissac

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

Beautifully located with the canal flowing through the centre of the town and crossing the Garonne. Moissac is on the pilgrims route of St Jacques to Compostelle.

What is there to see?

Guided visit of town, check with tourist office.

Is this place famous for anything?

Famous for it's cloistered Benedictine abbey constructed between 628 qnd 648. Some of the finest Romanesque architecture in the region.

Insider Information

Walk along the banks of the river and find out how the river flooded the town on numerous occasions but spared the Abbey.

Is there a market day?

Farmers Market Saturday and Sunday morning.

Is there a public swimming pool?

Route Cacor, July & August
Opening Hours: 10.03 - 13.00 and 15.00 - 19.00 Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 04 05 29

Is there a tourist office?

At the Abbey

Are there any museums near here?

Visit the Cloistered Abbey.

Are there any other recommended activities?

You can go by boat on to the Tarn for a short while. Navigate with extreme care, following all markings precisely. Refer to special map. Alternatively just enjoy the view from the Canal as it crosses the Tarn River.

Is there anything else worth mentioning?

Watersports Centre Route de Cacor Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 04 05 29 July & August, including waterskiing, canoeing etc.


Shopping in Moissac

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Supermarket

Numerous


Practicalities at Moissac

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Mooring

Right and left banks.

Can I get water here?

At the quayside

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

At the quayside

Are there any public waste bins here?

At the quayside

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

At the Capitainerie

Is there a bank?

Numerous

Is there an ATM?

Numerous

Is there a post office?

17 Bd. Alsace Lorraine

Is there a doctor?

Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 04 04 17

Is there a dentist?

Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 04 23 23

Is there a pharmacy?

Numerous

Is there a taxi company here?

Tel. 0033 (0) 5 63 04 03 88

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