Montagudet: Hiking, Architectural History and Animal Park

When planning a trip to Montagudet, there are several options to consider: a circular hike, the architectural history of the Église Saint-Sulpice, Anim’o Quercy and seasonal direct sales at a farm in Montagudet. The choices range from outdoor activity and architecture to animals and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Hiking the Chemin des Pastourels

The Chemin des Pastourels starts in Montagudet and is a 10 km circular hike. It is designated as a hiking trail and follows a forest track through the woods. Its length, circular route and woodland section give you specific details to use when planning. The distance refers to the entire circular route, not a one-way journey between two places. Check the route details again before setting out on your hike.

Another named route is PR 1 – Sur les routes de Montagudet. It passes the Moulin de Filhol. The Croix de Pastourel is also on this route, next to a fire hydrant. These two prominent landmarks help distinguish PR 1 from the Chemin des Pastourels circular hike: the named waypoints are a feature of this route, while the Chemin is defined by its circular layout, length and forest track.

Église Saint-Sulpice: Romanesque origins and a later chapel

The Église Saint-Sulpice has Romanesque origins and a semicircular apse. An apse is the rounded end of a church interior; its shape is one of the church’s architectural features. At the end of the 15th century, a large chapel was added to the Romanesque church, standing alongside the older building. The church thus brings together Romanesque origins and a later structural addition, rather than the chapel replacing the older church. Since 1972, the Église Saint-Sulpice has been listed as a Monument historique. Its architectural history and protected status add a specific focus on local architecture to the hiking options.

Anim’o Quercy: animals and two ways to visit

Anim’o Quercy is home to 300 domestic and exotic animals in a five-hectare park. For a self-guided visit, there is a route with information at every enclosure. Guided tours with explanations and direct contact are also available. This gives you a choice of different ways to visit: you can follow the route independently or opt for a guided tour. Animal numbers and visiting arrangements may change; check the current options before your visit.

Fruit and vegetables sold directly in Montagudet

The Ferme de Benoit Lasguignes in Montagudet sells fruit and seasonal vegetables directly. Direct sales take place on Mondays and Fridays from 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm, except in January, February and March. This seasonal exception is important for your planning: the direct sales described here do not take place during those three months. Check the opening times before your visit, especially if you are planning your stay around a particular day of the week.

The options also differ in what you can base your plans on: for the Chemin des Pastourels, it is the distance and forest track; for PR 1, it is the named waypoints. At the church, the focus is on two building phases and its listed status; at Anim’o Quercy, you can choose between a self-guided visit and a guided tour. You can decide which activities to include in your trip depending on whether you are interested in hiking, architecture, animals or seasonal direct sales.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Montech, Puycornet, Cayriech, Caumont, Moissac, Saint-Paul-Dʼespis, Goudourville, Génébrières

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