Grisolles: Culture, Cycling and Water

Grisolles offers different themes to consider when planning a stay: the Musée Calbet and the Church of Saint-Martin, a trail of discovery through the town, and cycling and water-based activities. If you are looking for a hotel in Grisolles, you can tailor your stay to these interests. The cultural themes range from regional daily life to broom-making; the activities include a cycling loop and recreational opportunities on the canal.

Culture in Grisolles: Museum, Church and Craftsmanship

The Musée Calbet is housed in a 17th-century half-timbered town house. Its collections on regional daily life span from prehistory to the present day. A dedicated collection focuses on Grisolles’ former broom-making industry, which used sorghum straw. The museum therefore highlights both long periods of everyday life and a specific local trade. Since 2002, the Musée Calbet has also provided space for exhibitions and residencies by contemporary artists.

Another cultural landmark is the Church of Saint-Martin, whose portal features 18th-century white marble sculptures. The Atelier Coulom offers a different connection to craftsmanship. Jean Marc Coulom continues the now-declining tradition of broom-making there. Visits to the workshop are possible by prior reservation; confirm visit availability in advance. Those particularly interested in craftsmanship can consider the museum’s collection and the reservation-only workshop visit as different ways to explore the subject.

Explore the town centre through different time frames

The “Circuit patrimoine: ville Grisolles” takes about an hour and leads through the town centre. Check whether the guide booklet is available before your visit. Another activity is the 90-minute “Les traces du voleur de couleurs,” a town game in Grisolles. It draws on the story of Grisolles’ first colour photograph. The two activities therefore offer different time frames: about an hour for the circuit and 90 minutes for the town game. Also check whether the materials for the trail are available on site before your visit.

The Garonne, the Canal and the Cycling Loop

The Mauvers les Bordes site in Grisolles was designated for its ecological importance on the banks of the Garonne. 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 is the Espace socio-culturel in Grisolles; check route conditions before setting off.

Boating and rowing on the canal are also among the recreational activities in Grisolles. While the cycling loop takes in waterscapes, boating and rowing are specific activities on the canal. These are different points to consider when planning: the cycling route and its possible starting point, and the recreational activities on the water. Check the relevant conditions in advance if you plan to include any of these activities in your stay.

Discover more destinations: Montagudet, Saint-Urcisse, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, Saint-Amans-Du-Pech, Lauzerte, Malause, Cayriech, Auvillar

For the overview of the wider region: Tarn-Et-Garonne.