Moissac

Leaving Valence d'Agen, you'll pass through 5 locks before arriving in Moissac, 17 km away. Market days are Saturday and Sunday. Moissac is another town on the Chemin de Saint Jacques.

At one of the locks, there was a lady selling crepes. This was the first concession we encountered at the locks.

Moissac is a large town.

Before reaching the mooring, there is a bridge that swings to allow boats to pass. If the bridge keeper doesn't see you, honk your horn or get off the boat to wake him up.

Moor on either side of the canal. Mooring is €10--includes water & electricity.

Eglise Saint Jacques is a Catholic Church near the canal.

These metal sculptures were installed all over town. Wish I knew who the artist was.

Moissac is known for its Benedictine Abbey, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Intricate carving above the entry.

Cloister of the church. We were fortunate that there was a concert the night we were in town. Admission to the cloister is usually €6.50 but because of the concert, entry was free. Plus, we got to hear a concert.

There was a carnival in town. It was a large carnival, complete with rides. This was a fun spot--kids crawled into the balls and rolled around a large pool.

The Tarn River next to Moissac. The Tarn has not been navigable for some time because of the high water level. 

Homage to World War I victims--you'll find these in many French towns.

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