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Typical church in a very scenic village

During the summer period there is a nice food market on every Thursday from 19:00 till 23:00

Moirax is located on top of a hill, a few kilometers south of Agen and the Garonne. A medieval village dominated by the Cluniac Priory from the 11th century. A jewel of Romanesque art, the imposing Notre-Dame church remaining from the Priory is a real architectural marvel. It has been perfectly restored and has been listed as a historical monument since 1846.

Moirax is a commune in the French department Lot-et-Garonne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region) and has 1061 inhabitants (2005). The place is part of the arrondissement of Agen.

Moirax is a commune in the south-west of France, located in the department of Lot-et-Garonne.

This church was a milestone on the way to Santiago de Compostela and a stopover for pilgrims. The land on which it stands was donated by the Viscount of Bruilhois in 1049. Believing that he had failed during his life as a warrior, he wanted to try to save his soul by donating of this land.

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The small village of Moirax is home to the Notre-Dame de Moirax church. It dates back to the 10th century.