Grisolles offers several distinct points of interest for a stay: architecture and regional everyday history, a continuing broom-making tradition, and themes related to water and landscape. Leisure activities include boating and rowing on the canal. The Mauvers les Bordes site on the banks of the Garonne was designated for its ecological significance. If you are looking for accommodation in Grisolles, you can start by deciding what you want to focus on during your stay: should culture be at the heart of it, or would you also like to plan water activities and take in the surrounding landscapes?
Culture through architecture, a museum and crafts
The Church of Saint-Martin has a portal with 18th-century white marble sculptures. The Musée Calbet is housed in a 17th-century half-timbered townhouse. These offer different architectural points of interest: at the church, the sculpted portal takes centre stage, while at the Musée Calbet, the historic building and its collections go hand in hand. You can focus on a single architectural detail or visit a museum whose themes extend beyond the building itself.
The Musée Calbet preserves collections on regional everyday life from prehistoric times to the present day. These include a collection on Grisolles’ former industry of making brooms from sorghum straw. Since 2002, the museum has also provided space for exhibitions and residencies by contemporary artists. The museum programme therefore brings together two distinct aspects: historical everyday life and contemporary art.
At the Atelier Coulom, Jean Marc Coulom continues the declining tradition of making straw brooms. Visits to the workshop are possible by prior reservation; please confirm your visit in advance. The museum collection and the workshop offer different perspectives: one focuses on the former broom-making industry as part of the collections, while the other keeps a craft tradition alive.
Water, landscape and cycling route
Boating and rowing on the canal are among the leisure activities in Grisolles. If you plan to take part, it is worth checking in advance what options are available and what conditions apply during your visit. The Mauvers les Bordes site on the banks of the Garonne offers a different way to experience the landscape: it was designated for its ecological significance. The river setting is therefore a distinct focus alongside the leisure activities on the canal.
The “Boucle Vélo De Canal à Garonne” cycling loop takes in waterscapes from the developed waterway of the Canal des Deux Mers to the wild Garonne River. One possible starting point in Grisolles is the Espace socio-culturel. Check route conditions before setting off.
Local history with different time estimates
To explore the town centre, the “Circuit patrimoine: ville Grisolles” takes you through Grisolles in about an hour. The 90-minute town game “Les traces du voleur de couleurs” explores the story of Grisolles’ first colour photograph. The approximate duration of the walking tour and the longer game time offer two different time estimates to help you plan. Before your visit, check whether the guidebook for the Circuit patrimoine and the local materials for the trail are available.
For an overview of the wider trip: Tarn-Et-Garonne.
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