The Abbey Saint-Michel

GAILLAC , Tarn – Cultural heritage

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Close until 2028.
The Abbey Saint-Michel is intimately tied to the origins of Gaillac, a silent witness to the town’s long history.

In 972 AD the Bishop of Albi handed some land to a group of Benedictine monks, instructing them to found an abbey there. These monks also set about the business of winegrowing – with great success, it must be said – which contributed to Gaillac’s economic development and to the town’s burgeoning reputation both in France and further afield across Europe.
Ravaged by the Protestants, rebuilding work began in 1570.

If you want an amazing view of the Abbey rising up from the River Tarn, just take a short walk onto the Saint-Michel bridge and look back. The red brick and ochre tones of the building are symbolic of the town of Gaillac, and they blend beautifully with the colours of the sunset.


Go there by liO Train (regional trains)

Occitanie Rail Tour

A moins de 20 mn à pied de la gare de Gaillac !
Environ 14 min (1206 m).

La meilleure desserte pour la gare GAILLAC propose jusqu’à 23 A/R par jour entre 05:57:30 et 22:45:00.
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Get there by liO Car or city bus

A moins de 10 mn à pieds de l’arrêt GAILLAC – GARE ROUTIÈRE !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : 702 ALBI ST SULPICE (702)
704 GAILLAC CASTRES (704)
710 GAILLAC LAVAUR (710)
712 ALBI – LAGRAVE – GAILLAC (712)
721 ALBI – MONTAUBAN (721)

Environ 10 min (843 m).

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