{"id":88,"date":"2020-05-28T08:50:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T07:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auch-tourisme.com\/en\/the-village-of-lavardens-and-its-chateau"},"modified":"2020-10-08T16:20:09","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T14:20:09","slug":"the-village-of-lavardens-and-its-chateau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.auch-tourisme.com\/en\/auch-c%c5%93ur-de-gascogne-the-heart-of-gascony\/criss-cross-auch-and-the-heart-of-gascony\/the-village-of-lavardens-and-its-chateau\/","title":{"rendered":"the village of Lavardens and its chateau"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The medieval village of Lavardens<\/a>  is a prime spot to enjoy the beautiful landscapes so unique to the Gers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A part of the Most Beautiful Villages of France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few minutes north of Auch, set on a hill, Lavardens<\/a> is a village castral that has always been under the rule of its ch\u00e2teau, surrounding the Gascony countryside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Charming lanes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

O<\/a>f feudal origin, fief of the counts of Armagnac, Lavardens<\/a> is a charming mix of authentic stone homes, narrow cobblestone streets and artisan shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interesting church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dating from the 15th century the church has an spiral staircase running up one corner of the tower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restaurants Malthus<\/a> and Restaurant du Ch\u00e2teau<\/a> welcome for lunch, diner or just a drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Un village vivant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In summer, the village organises night markets. The huge and beautiful rooms of the castle host exhibitions of great quality throughout the year (Camille Claudel, Dali, Proven\u00e7al Christmas crib figures…..). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trumpet towers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The ch\u00e2teau <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The castle<\/a> of the village is remarkable for its dominant position and stature. Classed as an Historic Monument, the Chateau, 12th to 17th century, shows unique architectural prowess as trumpet towers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inside, see the splendid ornamental floor tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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