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Auvillar, Medieval commune in Tarn-et-Garonne, France

The commune sits on a rocky outcrop above the Garonne River between Agen and Montauban, featuring a circular market hall and clock tower.

Founded as a Gallo-Roman city named Alta Villa, Auvillar became the capital of Count of Armagnac in the twelfth century before joining the French crown.

The Church of Saint Peter and the circular market hall represent the architectural heritage of this village, recognized among The Most Beautiful Villages of France.

Located at coordinates 44.069167, 0.899722, the commune spans 15.6 square kilometers and maintains a population of 909 residents as of 2021.

A suspension bridge connects the port of Auvillar to Espalais across the Garonne, marking an important stop on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route.

Location: canton of Auvillar

Location: Tarn-et-Garonne

Location: arrondissement of Castelsarrasin

Elevation above the sea: 110 m

Shares border with: Saint-Antoine, Bardigues, Espalais, Saint-Cirice, Saint-Loup, Saint-Michel

Address: 82340 Auvillar, France 82340 Auvillar 82340 Auvillar

Phone: +33563395733

Email: mairie-auvillar@info82.com

Website: http://auvillar.com

GPS coordinates: 44.06917,0.89972

Latest update: May 25, 2025 07:58

The most beautiful historic villages of France: stones, alleys, and open-air stories

In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.

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