The best walks and hikes around Moirax

The Sainte-Marie de Moirax church is the most remarkable vestige of the former Cluniac priory founded in the 11th century. Classified as a Historic Monument, it preserves superb Romanesque architecture, with its sculpted portal, finely worked capitals, and imposing nave.

Moirax is one of the most beautiful villages in Lot-et-Garonne. Perched on a hill overlooking the Garonne valley, it is best known for its remarkable Cluniac priory founded in the 11th century. Its narrow streets lined with stone houses, its viewpoints over the Agenais hills, and the peaceful atmosphere around the abbey church make it a charming stopover.

Many Singles in the Woods

Typical church in a very scenic village

Moirax is located on top of a hill, a few kilometers south of Agen and the Garonne. A medieval village dominated by the Cluniac Priory from the 11th century. A jewel of Romanesque art, the imposing Notre-Dame church remaining from the Priory is a real architectural marvel. It has been perfectly restored and has been listed as a historical monument since 1846.

Moirax is a commune in the French department Lot-et-Garonne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) and has 1061 inhabitants (2005). The place is part of the arrondissement of Agen.

Moirax is a commune in the south-west of France, located in the department of Lot-et-Garonne.

This church was a milestone on the way to Santiago de Compostela and a stopover for pilgrims. The land on which it stands was donated by the Viscount of Bruilhois in 1049. Believing that he had failed during his life as a warrior, he wanted to try to save his soul by donating of this land.