Beaumont-de-Lomagne, bastide, was founded in 1276 following the act of coregency between the abbey of Grandselve and King Philip III of France. According to legend, Moissac abbey was founded by the Frankish king Clovis, in the middle of the 7th century. Exceptionnal architectural features of interest includes the cloisters, the church's portico, major masterpiece of Romanesque art. Also in the area: Carcassonne Toulouse Albi Cordes