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 'Quercy Blanc' region in a location that has been occupied for at least 2500 years. 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 de l'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.
You can find more travel ideas in the Tarn-et-Garonne guide and the Midi-Pyrenees guide.
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Brassac
Although it is very small, Brassac is a charming village to explore in the heart of the Tarn-et-Garonne countryside
Brassac guide
Beauville
Beauville is one of several very small but pretty villages in the heart of the countryside
Beauville guide
Roquecor
Roquecor is a perched village in Tarn-et-Garonne with an attractive historic centre and impressive views across the countryside
Roquecor guide
Montjoi
Monjoi is a very unspoiled small village that preserves a great deal of interesting houses
Montjoi guide
Castelsagrat
Although quite quick to visit you will enjoy a stroll around the peaceful centre of Castelsagrat
Castelsagrat guide
Montaigu-de-Quercy
Montaigu-de-Quercy is a peaceful town in Quercy, at its liveliest with the Saturday morning market
Montaigu-de-Quercy guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Tarn-et-Garonne
Address: Bourg-de-Visa, Castelsarrasin, Midi-Pyrenees, 82190, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 44.2636, longitude 0.958611
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lacour): religious monument (3 km)
- Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin): religious monument (8 km)
- Eglise Notre Dame (Frespech): religious monument (12 km)
- Jardin du Pèlerin: remarkable garden (14 km)
- Lauzerte: most beautiful village (14 km)
- Moissac abbatiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes): heritage site (20 km)
- Auvillar: most beautiful village (22 km)
- Grottes de Fontirou: site of natural beauty (22 km)
- Pujols: most beautiful village (25 km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac): religious monument (28 km)
- Agen cathédrale St Caprais (monuments on French pilgrim routes): heritage site (28 km)
- Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax): religious monument (31 km)
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