Halle aux grains d'Auvillar — Attraction in Castelsarrasin

Priceless place listed as a Historic Monument since 1946, it is, without a doubt, the jewel of the Auvillar city. The circular plan fits beautifully into the triangular plaza. This configuration is particularly rare in the greater Southwest and even in France. In the 13th century, a rectangular hall stood in the middle of the square. It was replaced by the current hall in 1825. A very elegant building supported by 20 Tuscan-style columns, whose remarkable framework is covered with “canal” tiles. Inside, you can read the names of several cereals as well as meslin (mixture of wheat and rye) and champart (mixture of rye, barley and wheat). To be seen in the central part of the building, two types of measures: • Grain measures, carved in stone, come from the primitive hall of the Middle Ages. • metal measurements using the metric system are contemporary with the...

Super cute little town with a relaxed vibe and no many tourists. The round market hall is really cool, and the river view is worth the walk. Great spot to stop for a quiet stroll and a...

Came to see this gorgeous village on Sunday morning - only to find a great market in progress at the grain market building - an architectural gem!! Only surpassed by the...