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Criss-cross the rolling landscapes of the Gers, discover the history and the beauty of this land, appeciate charming, fortified and medieval towns. Some of them have been granted the “Plus Beau Village de France” label…
6 villages listed among the most beautiful villages of France in the Gers
- Fourcès
- La Romieu
- Larressingle
- Lavardens
- Montréal-du-Gers
- Sarrant
Fourcès, the round village
A charming fortified village in an unusual circular shape. In the shade of the plane trees, its round village square is ideal for a stroll and is surrounded by picturesque old arcade houses.
The village lies on the left bank of the Auzoue.
Fourcès is well known for its colourful flower market which brightens up the central square the last weekend of April.
La Romieu, Collegiate Church and cats
“Romieu” comes from the Gascon Roumieu word meaning “Pilgrim of Rome”. The village is situated on one of the Chemin de Saint-Jacques routes.
In this small medieval village, cats made of stone charm ans surprise those who pass by. They sun themselves on ledges or peer out from windows, and tell us the legend of Angeline and her cats…
Larressingle, fortified village
Known as the Little Carcassonne of Gers, the village of Larressingle is one of the smallest fortified villages in France!
The stunning 13th century mini-citadel, former residence of the Bishops of Condom, is a remarkable example of medieval architecture.
Leaving Larressingle explore the bridge of Lartigue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancestral bridge of Lartigue is part of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela (Voie du Puy en Velay, GR 65).
Lavardens, fief of the counts of Armagnac
The medieval village, the former military capital for the Counts of Armagnac, is a prime spot to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Gers. Appreciate the authenticity of the village and its impressive castle.
Lavardens
A prime spot to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Gers !
Montréal-du-Gers, a traditionnal bastide
The oldest bastide in Gascony built on a headland overlooking the valley. The village remains a rich heritage : fortified walls, half-timbered houses, a square surrounded by beautiful arcades.
Few kilometres away from Montréal-du-Gers, you will find the Villa of Séviac, a luxurious Gallo-Roman residence dating from the 4th century and having a large number of intact mosaic floors.
Sarrant, circuluar medieval town
One penetrates by the 14th-century fortified door. Stroll in the heart of the village and admire the pretty houses with corbels and timber frames, and the Church of St. Vincent.
Take to the skies on the top floor of the medieval tower …
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