Uvarium de Moissac, station uvale à Moissac
The Uvarium de Moissac is a small Art Deco building with a rounded pavilion shape made of concrete, located on the banks of the Tarn river in Moissac. The structure features original architectural details from the 1930s and stands within a riverside park with pergolas, accompanied by a distinctive Art Deco kiosk that serves as a focal point of the site.
The building was constructed in 1932 as part of plans to establish Moissac as a health resort destination centered on grape cure treatments using the famous local Chasselas variety. After World War II, the original vision was not fully realized, and the structure was later repurposed for entertainment events and eventually converted into a restaurant.
The name comes from the Latin word 'uva' meaning grape, reflecting the site's historical focus on grape-based wellness practices. Visitors today can still see the Art Deco murals painted on the walls that celebrate grapes and the local wine heritage.
The site is easy to locate along the river with a marker explaining its history, offering a quiet place to rest and enjoy views of the water. Visitors can walk the grounds, take photographs of the distinctive architecture, or sit at the restaurant while observing the original painted details that remain on the building's interior and exterior.
The building still contains original murals painted by Edouard Domergue-Lagarde that depict grapes and wine traditions, adding an artistic layer to the space that few visitors notice. These painted walls are a lesser-celebrated feature compared to the building's architectural form, yet they represent the artistic vision from the site's early period.
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