Garganvillar: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Garganvillar was laid out as a medieval bastide: the market square is located in the centre, while the church stands outside the central plan. The Église de Saint Jacques Majeur is located in Garganvillar.

Culture and Townscape

Belleperche gradually acquired the area of Garganvillar in the second half of the 12th century. Garganvillar’s discovery trail offers an informative way to explore the town’s layout. Its return route follows the Chemin du Tour de Ronde past houses with arcades.

Landscape and Walking Trails

The plateau of Garganvillar is described as broad and flat, characterised by forests and wetland areas. The discovery trail is an easy 1.8-kilometre route that takes about an hour and begins in front of the town hall.

Activities and Regional Discoveries

Garganvillar hosts numerous activities throughout the year, organised by local associations. Haras de Clairima offers riding lessons and various horse-related activities for people of all ages and experience levels.

The Trail de Terrides features a 22-kilometre trail and a 13-kilometre route; the 13-kilometre route is open to runners and walkers. The meal after the Trail de Terrides includes an éclade, mussels traditionally cooked in straw, artisanally produced sausage, flageolet beans, a dessert and beer.

The Abbaye de Belleperche, a monastery, is located near Garganvillar. The surrounding area also includes the Château de Pérignon, a château, the Château de Frescati, a château, and the Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Moissac, a historic site.

Those who choose Garganvillar as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

More town pages: Fabas, Saint-Beauzeil, Goudourville, Roquecor, Féneyrols, Lamothe-Capdeville, Saint-Urcisse, Maubec

To the higher-level travel overview: Tarn-Et-Garonne.