Tarn-et-Garonne places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Tarn-et-Garonne travel guide
Auvillar
The lovely village of Auvillar has a very unusual round market hall in the village centre See guide
Bardigues
Bardigues is a small village, very pleasant to stroll along the main street and to enjoy the views See guide
Beaumont-de-Lomagne
The weekly market in Beaumont-de-Lomagne has been held in the same market hall, in the town centre, since the 14th century See guide
Bourg-de-Visa
Bourg-de-Visa is one of several small villages in this region with no particular monuments but charming to visit See guide
Brassac
Although it is very small, Brassac is a charming village to explore in the heart of the Tarn-et-Garonne countryside See guide
Bruniquel
The cobbled streets, numerous medieval buildings and the castle combine to make Bruniquel a very lovely village to explore See guide
Castelsagrat
Although quite quick to visit you will enjoy a stroll around the peaceful centre of Castelsagrat See guide
Caylus
The 14th century House of Wolves is just one of the interesting sights you will find as you climb the streets in the heart of Caylus See guide
Donzac
The red-brick architecture and unusual church tower add to the charm of the little village of Donzac See guide
Dunes
Not well known as a tourist destination, we found Dunes to be very characterful and well worth a visit See guide
Espinas
Visitors to Espinas usually come here to visit the Chateau de Cas with its furnished rooms and gardens to admire See guide
Lauzerte
Lauzerte, a small bastide town in a hilltop position, is one of our favourite villages in this region See guide
Le-Pin
Your challenge in Le Pin is to get a good glimpse of the fairytale castle, behind its hedges and closed to the public! See guide
Moissac
Moissac might go unnoticed except it has the 12th century Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre, and one of the loveliest cloisters in France See guide
Montaigu-de-Quercy
Montaigu-de-Quercy is a peaceful town in Quercy, at its liveliest with the Saturday morning market See guide
Montauban
The pink houses and ancient arcades ensure that the Place Nationale in Montauban is the highlight in the town See guide
Montjoi
Monjoi is a very unspoiled small village that preserves a great deal of interesting houses See guide
Montpezat-de-Quercy
Montpezat-de-Quercy village has a lovely centre with arcaded houses and a 14th century collegiale church See guide
Parisot
The village of Parisot is very small but also very picturesque so visit when you are nearby See guide
Realville
The focus in the small bastide town of Réalville is the main square, surrounded by 16th century houses See guide
Roquecor
Roquecor is a perched village in Tarn-et-Garonne with an attractive historic centre and impressive views across the countryside See guide
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Close to the Gorges de l'Aveyron, the medieval town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val is one of the most attractive in the Tarn-et-Garonne See guide
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave
The castle and the arcaded buildings around the central square are among the places of interest in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave See guide
Valence-d'Agen
Valence d'Agen has no important monuments but is an enjoyable unspoiled small town to explore See guide
Varen
At Varen you can see the Chateau du Doyenné and nice riverside views See guide
Verfeil-sur-Seye
The small bastide town of Verfeil-sur-Seye has a nice centre with a market hall and some colombage houses, then visit the nearby Jardins de Quercy See guideFor more information see the Tarn-et-Garonne guide
Market towns & days in Tarn-et-Garonne
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Beaumont-de-Lomagne: Saturday
Caussade: Monday all day
Grisolles: Wednesday
Lafrancaise: Wednesday & Sunday
Lavit: Friday
Moissac: Sunday & Saturday
Montaigu-de-Quercy: Saturday
Montauban: Wednesday all day & Saturday
Montech: Tuesday
Montpezat-de-Quercy: Saturday
Negrepelisse: Tuesday
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val: Sunday
Saint-Nauphary: Sunday
Septfonds: Wednesday & Wednesday
Valence, Castelsarrasin: Tuesday
Verdun-sur-Garonne: Friday
Tourist attractions to visit in Tarn-et-Garonne
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Cayriech
Towns of Art and History
Montauban: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Montauban: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin du Pèlerin
Jardins de Quercy
Religious Monuments
Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lacour)
National Monuments
Beaulieu en Rouergue Abbey
Gramont Chateau
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Auvillar: See tourist guide
Bruniquel: See tourist guide
Lauzerte: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Moissac abbatiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide