Proupiary: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The commune of Proupiary is home to Bonnefont Abbey. Its history dates back to 1136: that year, it was founded by Cistercian monks from Lorraine.

Those who choose Proupiary as a destination want to rent a holiday apartment for their stay.

Culture and History

Since 2019, Bonnefont Abbey has had a museographic area featuring numerous finds from excavations at the abbey. In summer, it offers a cultural programme with concerts, workshops and conferences.

Proupiary is also home to Sainte-Catherine Church, a stone building dating from the 14th century.

Nature and Trails

Bonnefont Abbey has a 700 m² medieval garden. Medicinal plants, dye plants and edible plants are cultivated there.

The Chemin de Nankin is a 6 km circular route suitable for families. The route offers panoramic views of the Pyrenees; along the way, visitors can also discover the Cistercian Grange de la Peyrère.

Geographical Location

Bonnefont Abbey is approximately a 27-minute walk from the liO Arnaud-Guilhem–Église bus stop. The stop is served by the Betchat–Saint-Gaudens routes.

The historical site Abbaye de Bonnefont en Comminges is located in the immediate vicinity of Proupiary. The ancient site Villa Chiragan is located in the vicinity of Proupiary.

The wider regional area around Proupiary includes the Pic de Montbajan peak, the Grottes de Lespugue cave, the historical site Abbaye de la Bénisson-Dieu, the Grottes de Montmaurin cave, the Rochers de Péne Nère peak and the Musée archéologique départemental.

More local pages: Montbrun-Bocage, Pouy-de-Touges, Labastidette, Marignac-Lasclares, Vieille-Toulouse, Juzet-de-Luchon, Montlaur, Portet-Sur-Garonne.

To the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Garonne.