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TARN-ET-GARONNE: BASTIDES, ORCHARDS AND HERITAGE PULSE

Q: What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere. Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season. Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value. Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

Bastide squares draw their geometry. Orchards spread across sunny slopes. Cloisters shelter carved stone. Southwest heritage flourishes, fully customizable.

≈ 11

Days

347

Stops

📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Montauban and its Ingres museum, Moissac cloister Romanesque masterpiece, Auvillar and Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val bastides. Tarn-et-Garonne, bastides and Romanesque art.

Montauban: red brick river
Moissac: cloister romanesque treasure
Auvillar: bastide plateau crown
Saint-Antonin: cliff village stone

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day

Montauban

river red brick heritage

4 photos

Day 1

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Discover

Place Nationale (bastide).

Ingres-Bourdelle Museum.

Lateral canal to the Garonne.

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Activities

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Promenades.

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Canal of the Two Seas.

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Chasselas.

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Next stop

Distance: 31 km

Travel time: 37min

Day

Castelsarrasin

river crossing bastide tradition

2 photos

Day 2

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Discover

Saint-Pierre Abbey (UNESCO Compostela).

Tympanum.

Grain hall.

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Activities

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Garonne Panorama.

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Pilgrim's Garden.

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Truffle market (winter).

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Next stop

Distance: 22 km

Travel time: 26min

Day

Moissac

cloister romanesque carved prayer

5 photos

Day 3

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Discover

Clock Tower.

Country Museum.

Bastide (Most Beautiful Villages).

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Activities

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Straw hats.

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Aveyron Gorges.

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Panorama over the Aveyron.

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Next stop

Distance: 23 km

Travel time: 27min

Day

Auvillar

bastide plateau village crown

9 photos

Day 4

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Discover

Saint-Barthélemy Church.

Flemish tapestries.

Hat museum.

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Activities

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Earthenware factory.

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Garonne Panorama.

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Port.

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Next stop

Distance: 65 km

Travel time: 1h18

Day

Valence D Agen

roman village stone quiet

2 photos

Day 5

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Discover

Romanesque house.

Aveyron.

Anglars Rock.

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Activities

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Canal of the Two Seas.

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Cycle touring.

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Orchards.

Day

Lauzerte

rampart hilltop bastide crown

6 photos

Day 6

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Discover

Double castle (Most Beautiful Villages).

Place des Cornières.

Saint-Barthélemy Church.

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Activities

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Way of Saint James.

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Panorama.

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Pilgrim's Garden.

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Next stop

Distance: 44 km

Travel time: 53min

Day

Montpezat De Quercy

collegiate church stone village

6 photos

Day 7

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Discover

Saint-Martin Collegiate Church.

Village.

Flemish tapestries.

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Activities

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Bastide.

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Truffle market (winter).

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Next stop

Distance: 65 km

Travel time: 1h18

Day

Caussade

market town village tradition

7 photos

Day 8

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Discover

Notre-Dame Church.

Hat museum.

Bastide.

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Activities

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Traditional market.

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Straw hats.

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Next stop

Distance: 22 km

Travel time: 27min

Day

Saint Antonin Noble Val

cliff carving riverside majesty

4 photos

Day 9

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Discover

Medieval village.

Romanesque house.

Aveyron.

Anglars Rock.

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Activities

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Canoe.

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Rock climbing.

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Aveyron Gorges.

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Next stop

Distance: 16 km

Travel time: 19min

Day

Bruniquel

fortress valley river ancient

4 photos

Day 10

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Discover

Double castle (Most Beautiful Villages).

Perched village.

Medieval houses.

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Activities

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Caves.

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Panorama over the Aveyron.

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Crafts.

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Next stop

Distance: 59 km

Travel time: 1h11

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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