Abbaye Saint-Michel

Gaillac in the Tarn

Gaillac is worth a visit if you are here in the Tarn department of France. Lots to see including the Abbaye Saint-Michel, the covered market and the bottom square where there is a fountain. Friday is ...

Not very well preserved

Honestly not much to it I guess. The structure is nice but the actual inside of the church is not well preserved. May as well pop in if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t go out of my way to see it bec...

Great pulpit and ambulatory

While the abbaye church is medieval, the contents are baroque or later. The walls are covered with restored frescoes. I liked the imposing pulpit, The evangelist figures are so formidable that their s...

Rather a strange place

This place seems to be rather messed around with. There are additions, and trompe oeil painting rather than real pillars. Pop in outdo nt expect much

Magnificent church

This really is a great church and Gaillac council are reported as paying €1 million towards the restoration, looking good.