Discover Vazerac: Church, Market and Walking Routes
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Vazerac combines a historically significant church with a regular Sunday market and two walking routes of different lengths. At its heart is the Église Saint-Julien de Vazerac, whose history dates back to 1180. The market takes place on Sunday mornings, while the PR1 Circuit des coteaux and the PR2 Circuit du Château et du Lemboulas offer different walking times and landscape settings. The church, market and routes provide three distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip.
The Église Saint-Julien and its history
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. Its connection to the pilgrimage route is therefore part of the church’s founding history. The building has a Neoclassical-style portal and a two-storey rectangular bell tower. The church is also listed in the inventory of historic monuments. Its origins on the Way of St James, its architectural features and its listed status thus represent different aspects of the town’s history.
Sunday market on Place Perbosc
In 2026, the Marché hebdomadaire de Vazerac takes place every Sunday morning from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Place Perbosc, opposite the Église Saint-Julien. If you are planning a visit specifically to go to the market, check the date in advance; future calendars may change the regular schedule. Products on offer include seasonal fruit and vegetables, goat’s cheese from Ferme de Lauzeral, apple juice or cider, and eggs. Depending on the season, La rôtisserie vazeracaise offers roast chicken, duck or pork, among other dishes, as well as oysters, gambas à la plancha and Asian dishes. The seasonal nature applies both to the market produce and the prepared dishes; the specific selection may vary depending on the time of year.
Two walks with different time requirements
The family-friendly PR1 Circuit des coteaux is 7.5 kilometres long and takes about two hours to walk. The starting point is behind Vazerac 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, the Quercy Blanc and the hills to the southeast. Check local trail conditions before setting out, and check the starting point again if access arrangements change.
The also family-friendly PR2 Circuit du Château et du Lemboulas is 13 kilometres long and takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes to walk. The route follows a ridge road towards Château de Blauzac. Compared with the PR1, it is 5.5 kilometres longer and takes about one hour and 15 minutes more to walk. When comparing the two, you can consider the time required and the different landscape settings: the PR1 offers views from the plateau, while the PR2 follows the ridge road towards Château de Blauzac.
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