Discoveries in Vazerac include the history of the Église Saint-Julien, a Sunday market and two walking routes with different time requirements. The church and market face each other across Place Perbosc; routes PR1 and PR2 differ considerably in length and walking time. If you are looking for a holiday rental for your stay, these highlights can make planning easier: the market and church shape a Sunday morning, while a hike requires its own time slot.
Church on the Way of St James
The Église Saint-Julien de Vazerac was built in 1180 by monks of the Cluniac order as a stop on the Way of St James, the Via Podiensis. The building thus connects the history of the village with a historic pilgrimage route. It is listed in the inventory of historic monuments.
Two distinct architectural features can be identified on the building: the portal in the neoclassical style and the rectangular bell tower with two storeys. The style designation describes the design of the entrance, while the description of the tower refers to its shape and structure. Anyone interested in architecture will find both a specific detail on the portal and a clear description of the bell tower here.
Sunday market at Place Perbosc
The Marché hebdomadaire de Vazerac takes place on Sunday mornings from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Place Perbosc, opposite the Église Saint-Julien. If you plan to visit in a later year, it is advisable to check the current market times.
Seasonal offerings include fruit and vegetables, goat’s cheese from Ferme de Lauzeral, apple juice or cider, and eggs. The selection varies with the season. So, while a visit to the market can be planned as a regular Sunday fixture, the range of products should not be assumed to be the same at every time of year.
Prepared dishes are also available: depending on the season, La rôtisserie vazeracaise serves, among other things, roast chicken, duck or pork, oysters, gambas à la plancha and Asian dishes. Those wishing to combine a visit to the market with a meal break will find changing dishes alongside the seasonal market produce. The selection depends on the season.
Two circular routes, two time requirements
The family-friendly PR1 Circuit des coteaux is 7.5 kilometres long, with a walking time of about two hours. It starts behind the town hall in the car park in front of the school. From there, the route climbs above Vazerac and the Lupte valley. The plateau offers panoramic views towards the Pyrenees, Quercy Blanc and the hills to the southeast. Check the trail conditions locally before setting off.
The also family-friendly PR2 Circuit du Château et du Lemboulas covers 13 kilometres and takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes to walk. The route follows a ridge road towards Château de Blauzac.
For planning your day, the main difference is the time involved: the PR1 takes less walking time, at about two hours, than the PR2, at around three hours and 15 minutes. The landscape highlights also differ: panoramic views from the plateau on one route, and the ridge road towards Château de Blauzac on the other. Choose according to the time you have set aside for a walk, and check the trail conditions locally.
Discover more destinations: Maubec, Saint-Urcisse, Septfonds, Lacapelle-Livron, Gimat, Castelsarrasin, Malause, Goudourville.
For the regional travel overview: Tarn-Et-Garonne.
