Enjoying life

At the nearby wine chateau "Les Deux Soeurs" the sisters Catherine and Isabelle are happy to show you how they make their wine and you can of course taste their delicious wines. For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks the famous Jus de Chasselas (grape juice) in the area around Moissac will be a tasty alternative. The "chasselatiers" will happily introduce you to this special drink. For lovers of digestives there is the Armagnac (a kind of "cognac").

 

There are several charming and very good restaurants nearby including the elected Best Restaurant of the region "Auberge de Bardigues" and the 2-star Michelin restaurant "Michel Trama". On the local (organic) weekly markets you will find a variety of local produce to inspire your own culinary exploits: delicious cheeses, pâtés, jams, vegetables and other local delicacies. In summer you can enjoy a "marché gourmand" almost every day, a bustling night market where you can eat at long tables.

 

Architecture, art and culture

Within walking distance of Castelsagrat is Montjoi. A beautifully restored old style village where time seems to have stood still. The region also has several villages and towns known as "un des plus beaux villages de France" like Lauzerte and Auvillar. These towns are characterized by their distinctive architecture. Moissac with its beautiful cloister is a stop on the route to Santiago de Compostella. In the Rue des Arts you can visit the studios of various artists and craftsmen. Also worth a visit is Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France. The Museum of Modern Art "Les Abattoirs" and the wonderful Musée des Beaux Arts "Les Augustins" (permanent collection and temporary exhibitions) are just some of the sites worth visiting.

 

Brocante

In spring and summer numerous “brocantes” (antique and flea markets) are held every weekend. Here you can still find reasonable priced antiques and fun second-hand stuff. There are also some brocante shops nearby. In Castelsagrat a large brocante on the square is held twice year: on Easter Sunday and on the second Sunday of August.

 

Sports and beach

For those who like sports the region has much to offer. Activities include mountain biking, cycling (on hilly terrain or a flat route along the Canal du Midi), hiking, horseback riding, water skiing, canoeing and golf. The nearest water park is a 10 minutes drive. There are also several outdoor recreational parks and lakes in the area including the beautiful recreation site in Saint Nicolas de la Grave where you can practice numerous activities like swimming, windsurfing, sailing and fishing and there is also a football and rugby pitch. Beach lovers can make a day trip to the Mediterranean or the Atlantic Ocean.