Auvillar

Auvillar

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAuvillarEspalais at 1.7 km (2 min)
Insee code82008Bardigues at 4.1 km (4 min)
Postcode82340Saint-Loup at 4.3 km (4 min)
Latitude44.0700430Valence at 7.2 km (7 min)
Longitude0.9001660Le Pin at 8.2 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 52 to 166 metersDonzac at 8.3 km (8 min)
Surface15.60 km²Merles at 8.4 km (8 min)
Population977 inhabitantsGolfech at 8.6 km (8 min)
Density66 inhabitants/km²Saint-Antoine at 9.9 km (10 min)
National labelGoudourville at 10.2 km (12 min)
Chief townMontauban (at 64 km, 43 min)Saint-Cirice at 10.3 km (10 min)
DepartmentTarn-et-GaronnePommevic at 10.4 km (11 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Stop on route to St Jacques de Compostela, the ancient Gallo-Roman oppidum dominates the valley of the Garonne.

Access to the village through a gate topped by a tower called the clock tower (seventeenth century). Unique in the south-west, the circular hall in the village, was rebuilt in the 19th century. Outside the city, is the former Benedictine priory, now the present church of St Peter. Skippers important center, the port retains its chapel dedicated to St. Catherine, patron saint of sailors.

Auvillar is one of three villages in Tarn-et-Garonne classified most beautiful villages in France.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The unique circular hall in the South West.
  • The Church of St. Peter.
  • The Clock Tower.
  • The Chapel of St. Catherine in port.
  • The museum of ceramics and Skippers.
  • The view over the valley of the Garonne.
  • Do not forget to go wander the streets!
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Auvillar
Leisure centresMuseum of the Vieil Auvillar

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every Sunday morning farmer's market.
  • Palm Sunday: Market seamstresses.
  • The first Sunday of May: garage sale.
  • The weekend after Pentecost: Feast of St Noah.
  • Two Tuesdays in July and August: Theatrical night tours.
  • The 13 and 14 July: flea.
  • The last weekend of July, "just paint", painting competition for painters and experienced amateurs.
  • The first week of August: week with impromptu music under the famous hall.
  • The 2nd Sunday of August: fair to the dogs.
  • August 15: Port Festival.
  • The first Sunday of September: garage sale in port.
  • The second weekend of October: potters market.
  • The second Saturday in December: Christmas market.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Moissac (Midi-Pyrenees large site).
  • Montauban (City of Art and History).
  • Lauzerte (ranked among the most beautiful villages of France).
  • Slope Montech water.
  • Gorges de l'Aveyron.
  • Auvillar is located west of Toulouse to Bordeaux.
PHOTOS
The Hall
 
The Clock Tower
Church
 
The hall, at night
The Church
 
The Clock
Aerial view of the village
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le pont Napoléon
Moissac
Beautiful charming bridge napoleonrestaurants table of our sonthe hussar recreation Areahotel restaurant poolstep v r p and tourism.
Located 15 km from AuvillarFrom 30 € to 40 € per person 
Auberge d'Occitanie
Pont-du-Casse
Nestled in lush greenery, near Agen, just 5 minutes from downtown and the train station, the Auberge d'Occitanie invites you to a privileged moment of relaxation and tranquility and...
Located 25 km from AuvillarFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'oustalet d'Anicette    
9.6
Valence
4 guest rooms in an idyllic setting, facing a park and downtown! New rooms, health hyper modern decoration very personal film and globe trotter - fine cuisine from around the world...
Located 4.1 km from AuvillarFrom 70 € to 130 € the double room 
Domaine du Peyronnet    
9.7
Merles
The Peyronnet is a typical farmhouse of the region, built of stone and bricks floods. It is surrounded by 3 hectares of meadows and streams. This magical environment made us want to...
Located 5.6 km from AuvillarFrom 60 € to 65 € the double room 
Au Château classé 4 clés Cévacances    
9.5
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave
'Au Château', our maison de maitre dating from 1800 is sure to seduce you with its Napoleonic architecture and modern comfort. Our friendly family run guesthouse is located in St. Nicolas...
Located 9.7 km from AuvillarFrom 54 € to 83 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Apartement et chambres d hotes  
10
Espalais
Our castle and located at the edge of a lake next to a golf course, also is on the way to Compostela and the most beautiful village in France called Auvillar. We have bikes, internet...
Located 840 m from Auvillar560 € per week 
Les Arcades
Gasques
Lodging in a typical house of the 19th century stone. Adjoining the owners home, it has two levels. On the ground floor, a summer kitchen with all cooking equipment, including hob,...
Located 7.3 km from AuvillarFrom 320 € to 560 € per week 
House for 6 persons
Donzac
Typical house in a village pitorresque. It is situated between Toulouse and Agen. Near Canal du Midi where you can make beautiful ballad.
Located 7.8 km from AuvillarFrom 250 € to 380 € per week 

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HOTELS
Auberge De Lamagistere     
5.8
Lamagistère
Auberge De Lamagistere is located in Lamagistère, close access to Garonne Canal. It offers rooms with contemporary décor and is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV and a private bathroom....
Located 8.5 km from AuvillarRoom from 42 €
Maison Des Peupliers    
9.2
Dunes
Nestled in the Garonne’s valley, La Maison des Peupliers is a mansion surrounded by a park of three hectares, situated 2 kilometres from the Canal de l'Entre-Deux-Mer. Its rooms are...
Located 9.2 km from AuvillarRoom from 55 €
Le Manoir Saint Jean     
7.2
Saint-Paul-d'Espis
The Saint Jean Manor is charming 3-star hotel located in Saint-Jean-de-Cornac, 85 kilometres north of Toulouse. It offers air-conditioned suites with satellite TV and free internet...
Located 11.9 km from AuvillarRoom from 130 €

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