At the confluence of the Alsou and Orbieu valleys, nestle LAGRASSE and its Sainte-Marie abbey. Lagrasse is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. A XNUMXth century bridge connects the abbey site to the medieval village located on the right bank of the Orbieu. Locate its halls evoking the market activity of the city and, in the heart of the village, the parish church of Saint-Michel. In the former presbytery, the Maison du Patrimoine shows curious painted ceilings from the Middle Ages. The house also houses the tourist information office. Take the cobbled streets lined with Renaissance facades. Discover local products and craftsmen's stalls. In summer, a body of water is set up for swimming.
WEEKLY MARKET every Saturday morning.

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• Name: grassa designates good soils.
• Escais: calculators; los grata-papiers.
• Say: - At La Grassa, manjan de pan d'escrassa. - In La Grassa, plan grassa son aucas.

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