Castelsarrasin is a commune in the département of Tarn-et-Garonne in Midi-Pyrénées. The inhabitants are called Castelsarrasinois.

History

The first signs of life in the town is from 961. The name, Castel Sarracenum, would indicate that the castle was built in the Sarrasin era.

Famous Castelsarrasinois

• Charles de Mazade, born in 1820.
• Pierre Perret, singer

Monuments

• Église Saint-Sauveur

Administration

Castelsarrasin is the sous-préfecture of the département of Tarn-et-Garonne and chief town of its canton.

Bernard Dagen, pharmacist by profession, has been mayor since 1989.

External link

• Castelsarrasin official site (in French)

Communes of Tarn-et-Garonne

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