Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave

Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave stands at 70 meters above sea level, featuring a substantial castle with four towers measuring 125 meters east to west and 100 meters north to south.

The settlement began as a Roman villa near Marcassus before Moissac monks constructed a castle in the 12th century, leading to its designation as a sauveté in 1135.

The commune holds notable significance as the birthplace of Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, who established the city of Detroit in 1701.

The France Services center in the castle opens Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Thursday through Friday from 9:00 AM to noon.

Richard the Lionheart commissioned the Tour des Anglais tower during his stay at the castle in 1185, adding to the fortress's defensive capabilities.

Location: canton of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave

Location: Tarn-et-Garonne

Location: arrondissement of Castelsarrasin

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Shares border with: Boudou, Castelmayran, Castelsarrasin, Caumont, Malause, Merles, Moissac, Le Pin

Address: 82210 Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, France 82210 Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave

Phone: +33563959255

Email: mairie@ville-stnicolas82.fr

Website: http://ville-stnicolas82.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.06361,1.02278

Latest update: June 25, 2025 09:17