Culture and history
The Église Saint-Orens was built in 1876 to replace an older chapel in the centre of old Marssac that had become too small. It preserves treasures from the 15th and 16th centuries, as well as a fresco by Nicolaï Greschny.
The bridge of Marssac is a stone bridge over the Tarn at the entrance to Marssac-sur-Tarn; it was built between 1750 and 1774. Its construction was decided upon to replace a dangerous ferry at the former Port de Marssac. Officially, it bears the name Pont Saint Dominique, commemorating the passage of this zealous preacher during the period of the Cathar heresy.
At the exit of Marssac-sur-Tarn on the Route de Gaillac, the former building of the Briqueterie Reynes is still visible; it was the last of approximately ten brickworks in Marssac-sur-Tarn and closed in 1997.
Nature and trails
The Chemin de Dominique is an 11 km circular hiking trail of moderate difficulty, with a walking time of approximately three hours, around 53 m of ascent and 54 m of descent. It starts and ends at the Place du Barry by the church in Marssac-sur-Tarn; parking is available there for access to the route. The trail runs along the Tarn through alternating rural and semi-urban landscapes, is described as having no particular difficulties, and is suitable for the whole family. A walk also offers the opportunity to admire the renovated Pigeonnier du Moulin.
Planning your own stay in Marssac-sur-Tarn may include renting a holiday apartment.
On site
The Marché en plein-air de Marssac takes place every Friday morning at the Place du Barry. The Domaine du Buc offers characterful guest rooms and a gîte in Marssac-sur-Tarn.
Other places in the same area: Senouillac, Aiguelèze, Cahuzac-Sur-Vère, Brassac, Les Cabannes, Labastide-Dénat, Payrin-Augmontel, Montpinier.
