CityOutline guide

Moissac

Commune in Occitania, France

Photo: PMRMaeyaert, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Moissac is a town in Tarn-et-Garonne department, France.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep1 place

Moulin de Moissac Hotel & Spa€46-100
This three star hotel is the oldest in the area - it dates back to 1474.
Price
€46-100
Address
1 Promenade Sancert - 82 200 Moissac
Phone
+33 5 63 32 88 88
Website
lemoulindemoissac.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

The closest city to it is Toulouse, but another good point of reference is Montauban. You can reach Moissac by train going from Toulouse or Montauban.

Read in the guide

Getting around

Many boat-travellers stay in the marina which has good facilities for visitors and is within two minutes walk of the town centre.

Read in the guide

Airports and nearby hotels

Choose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

Toulouse/Blagnac · International · TLS

Search stays near TLS

Search flights

Read before you go to Moissac

Articles and travel topics about Moissac and France.

Travel tips

Travel Insurance for Schengen Visa: Embassy Requirements (2026)

Understand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.

Oct 18, 20267 min read

Travel tips

Europe Trip Cost for 2 Weeks: 3 Budgets Explained (2026)

Estimate your Europe trip cost for 2 weeks in 2026. Compare realistic budgets for lodging, Eurail trains, dining, and sightseeing across three styles.

Oct 18, 20268 min read

Travel tips

Tourist Scams in Paris: How to Spot and Avoid Common Traps

Spot and avoid common tourist scams in Paris, including Montmartre string bracelets, petition clipboards, fake airport taxis, and metro fare traps.

Oct 17, 20268 min read

Itineraries

Best Day Trips from Paris: Top Destinations by Train (2026)

Plan the best day trips from Paris by train. Discover travel times, stations, fares, and tips for Versailles, Giverny, Reims, and Mont-Saint-Michel.

Oct 17, 20267 min read

Full travel guide

Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.

UnderstandMoissac is a town of artistic interest. A stop on the way to Santiago de Compostela. It is mostly famous for the artistic heritage handed down by the ancient Saint-Peter's abbey.

Get inThe closest city to it is Toulouse, but another good point of reference is Montauban. You can reach Moissac by train going from Toulouse or Montauban.

Get aroundMany boat-travellers stay in the marina which has good facilities for visitors and is within two minutes walk of the town centre.

SeeMarket days held in the Place des Recollets are ~ Saturday and Sunday, farmers and traders sell their produce. There is also a wide range of clothes and artifacts.

DoVisit the cloister, as it is thought to be one of the most beautiful cloisters in the world. Sit on the square, with a view of the Abbey, enjoying a coffee while the world passes by.

BuyThe local market (Saturday & Sunday) sells lots of locally grown fruit, veg and other produce. It is very common to see a local producer selling his/her own produce in the market from a tressle table.

EatMoissac region produces the Chasselas de Moissac AOC, a very tasty, golden grape. The region also produces foie gras.

DrinkMoissac is, unfortunately, one of the few areas of France that does not produce its own wine. Instead, the local grape (see above) is a dessert eating grape.

Sleep

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Moissac" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Moissac", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: PMRMaeyaert, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Improve this guide on Wikivoyage