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Moissac
Moissac, in the Tarn-et-Garonne, owes its worldwide fame to the Abbey of Saint-Pierre, founded in the 7th century, whose carved Romanesque tympanum and cloister with storied capitals are among the masterpieces of Romanesque art in France, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela.
A major stage on the road to Santiago, the town grew up around this influential abbey, now surrounded by old houses and shady squares. Near the confluence of the Tarn and the Garonne, Moissac also lies on the Garonne lateral canal, crossed by a remarkable 19th-century canal bridge. The town is also known for its Chasselas, a table grape grown on the surrounding slopes with a protected designation of origin.
