Bourg de Visa

Visit Bourg de Visa, Midi-Pyrenees

Bourg de Visa is situated on the north-western ‘frontier’ of Tarn-et-Garonne where it meets the Lot et Garonne department, to the north-east of Agen.

It is a small town forming part of the 'Pays Agenais' region in a location that has been occupied for at least 2500 years, and a castle stood here in early medieval times although only a few ruins can now be seen.

Exploring Bourg-de-Visa

Bourg de Visa is a pleasant small town with an arcaded main square surrounding an unusual market hall made of wrought iron metalwork.

Throughout the town there are various other interesting architectural features to discover and admire such as the pretty stone balcony above the Credit Agricole bank and an unusual triangular-shaped building.

There is also an ancient lavoir (communal washing area) and spring at 'le Site du Theron' and the Saint-Quirin fountain to see in Bourg de Visa.

Historical note: the style of the iron framed market hall is inspired by works by a 19th century architect called Victor Baltard who was commanded by Napoleon to create a series of buildings in Paris where trade and commerce could easily be carried out. Most of the original buildings are no longer in existence.

Local highlights

Combine your visit to Bourg-de-Visa with visits to some of the other little villages and towns in the Pays d'Agenais region - some of our favourites nearby include Beauville, Brassac, Castelsagrat and Montjoi - individually they don't take long to explore but together they form a picturesque ensemble, and visiting them also provides an attractive way to appreciate the gentle countryside of the region.

See Midi-Pyrenees and Tarn-et-Garonne (the region and department for Bourg de Visa) for more travel ideas...

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Suggested places to visit near Bourg de Visa, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Montaigu-de-Quercy 10km; Frespech 12km; Lauzerte 14km; Puymirol 15km; Tournon d'Agenais 16km; Laroque-Timbaut 16km; Penne d'Agenais 18km; Moissac 20km; Auvillar 22km; Pujols 25km; Villeneuve-sur-Lot 25km;

Bourg de Visa tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lacour) - religious monument (3km) : Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin) - religious monument (8km) : Eglise Notre Dame (Frespech) - religious monument (12km) : Jardin du Pèlerin - remarkable garden (14km) : Eglise et cloitres de Saint Pierre (Moissac) - religious monument (20km) : Cathédrale Saint Caprais d'Agen (Agen) - religious monument (28km) : Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) - religious monument (28km) : Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) - religious monument (31km) :

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