Monclar-De-Quercy combines local history with a leisure area of lakes and forest. The rebuilt neo-Gothic Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, the few remains of the formerly fortified town, and the elevated old village give the area a range of historical and scenic points of interest. There is also a treasure hunt lasting about an hour, the Petit Train, and a cycling loop via Bruniquel to Montricoux. You can plan your stay around culture, nature, cycling or a tasting by appointment.
Church and local history
The Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style. Its stained-glass windows were made by the Gibert workshop in Montauban in 1877 and restored in 1999. The dates provide context for the windows: 1877 marks their creation, and 1999 their restoration. Monclar-De-Quercy was once a fortified town, of which only a few remains survive today. The old village sits on higher ground and overlooks the surrounding countryside. Together, these details show different aspects of the area: its architectural history, traces of its former fortifications, and its position above the surrounding landscape.
Lakes, forest and activities
The Base de Loisirs des 3 Lacs covers 45 hectares of lakes and forest. This offers a different focus from the area's architecture and local history: here, water and forest shape the landscape. The Petit Train also runs through the leisure area, sharing anecdotes about the history of the Tarn-et-Garonne département. The ride thus brings the landscape and regional history together.
The Baludik treasure hunt takes you to numerous notable places in Monclar-De-Quercy. The activity lasts about an hour and is open to children aged 12 and over, as well as adults. Set aside time for it as a separate activity. As the route may change, it is advisable to check its current itinerary in advance.
Cycling loop through several towns
The Circuit des prospérités passées is a cycling loop from Monclar-De-Quercy via Bruniquel to Montricoux. Unlike the Baludik treasure hunt, which takes you to notable places in Monclar-De-Quercy, this route includes two other towns along the way. This can help you choose between an activity that stays within the town and a cycling route that goes via Bruniquel to Montricoux. No distance or ride duration is specified, so plan the trip according to your own needs.
Tasting by appointment
Les Vergers de CĂ©line offers on-site tastings of fruit juices, homemade preserves, fruit and coulis. Visits are by appointment, so plan ahead rather than treating this as a spontaneous stop. This offering adds a specific culinary experience to the area's historical and scenic attractions. If you choose this option, arrange your visit in advance.
Plan your stay around your interests
The differences between the activities offer some practical guidance: the treasure hunt has a stated duration and age recommendation, the cycling loop passes through other towns, and the tasting requires an appointment.
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For the main travel overview: Tarn-Et-Garonne.
