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Moissac
One day is enough: see the Saint‑Pierre abbey, stroll the market and river walk, then continue to the Tarn‑Garonne region.
Moissac is a small historic town on the Tarn River, famous for its Romanesque abbey, weekend market and the Canal des Deux Mers. All main sights cluster near the centre, so a single day covers the highlights; extra time is only for relaxed cycling or a boat trip.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional floods)
- Airport
- TLS
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Moissac17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Moissac, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyMoissac is low‑risk; typical precautions apply – keep valuables secure in crowded markets and watch traffic on the narrow streets.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLS Toulouse‑Blagnac (Regional train from Toulouse to Moissac about 1 h).
- Getting aroundWalk the town centre (most sights within 10 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealMeal (set menu)€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedThree‑star hotel double, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedThree‑star hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLS Toulouse‑Blagnac (Regional train from Toulouse to Moissac about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moissac: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the town centre (most sights within 10 min). Bike hire from riverside kiosks for flat rides along the Tarn or canal. Boats dock at the marina, a 2‑minute walk from the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Castelsarrasin
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train from Moissac, about 15 min
Thursday market day.
Lafrançaise nature park
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or drive 20 km (12 mi), ~30 minBus or drive 12 mi (20 km), ~30 min
Swimming pool and walking trails.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Moulin de Moissac Hotel & Spa
Three‑star, historic building; €46‑100 per night
Ultreia Moissac Hostel
Budget rooms on the pilgrimage route, near train station
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–130 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 1 night × €30 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Bike hire (day)2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Canal boat ticket (round trip)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €165 per person per day, bed included | €330≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Meal (set menu) | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Bike hire (per day) | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Canal boat ride | €15 (≈ US$18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited English outside tourist offices; ask for menus in French.
- Market can be crowded on weekends; arrive early for fresh produce.
- Check opening hours of the abbey cloister (seasonal variations).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- SAMU (medical)15
Embassy
US consulate is in Bordeaux; French emergency number 112 works nationwide.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toulouse → Moissac train: about €12–15 (≈ US$14–18), 1 h (check)
- Bike hire (day): ≈ €5
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où est le marché ? — Where is the market? (où est le marché)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parlez‑vous anglais)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moissac. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional floods) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a boat rental day on the Canal des Deux Mers.
- Include a bike‑tour to the Aqueduct du Cacor (10 km round).
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