The most beautiful villages of the Gers

The Gers is full of charming towns, medieval villages, bastides…, scattered in the countryside, on its green hills. We will not be able to name them all but here is an overview of the most remarkable sites. No order of interest, we will simply follow a discovery trail through the different territories of the Gers.

Lavardens

In the heart of the Gers, the Bastide de Lavardens is a very small medieval village. The stroll in its alleys allows to admire old stalls, transformed into houses and a pretty church. Are you tempted? Here is our report (fr).

Today, Château de Lavardens is an art center where exhibitions and concerts take place. You can also take a musical tour. Exhibitions vary regularly, check the program on their website.

Very close to Lavardens, Le Moulin des Marionnettes will capture children's attention: show, workshop, treasure hunt and even a space to create puppets...

Sarrant

At the gates of Gascony, the bastide of Sarrant has an originality: its snail shape. Its alleys are wrapped around its church. This village is a witness to the wars of religion: its church which was partially destroyed and rebuilt at that time, its half-timbered and mud houses, perfectly restored, its front door, pierced in a square tower, and its garden of medieval inspiration.

Lectoure

In Lectoure, you will find no less than forty monuments from the Middle Ages. Suffice to say that its past is rich. All these visit points are listed by the town hall on its website.

Near Lectoure, La Ferme des Etoiles is one of the 8 best sites in the world to admire the stars, according to the Guide du Routard, which welcomes you during observation dinners, courses or stays.

la Romieu

The legend of Angeline inspired the inhabitants and the village is adorned with cats in all forms. A "feline" treasure hunt is sure to please children. La Romieu is also known for its collegiate church.

Condom

Between vineyards and valleys, Condom is an episcopal city which has a rich religious heritage. Cathedral, Gothic cloister, half-timbered houses… its narrow streets lead us to the heart of the Middle Ages. Follow us on our discovery tour.

Not to be missed: the Espace Saint-Michel offers you a real encounter with the world of art. You can also visit the Armagnac Museum.

Larressingle

In the fortified village of Larressingle, you come from temps. Son heritage is truly exceptional: walls, towers, curtains, door masterful entrance, castle of the 13th century, church, medieval houses... No wonder that the calls "La petite Carcassonne du Gers"...

It is home to a medieval siege camp with war machines: catapults, stones, odds and ends, trebuchet… to try, in costumes of course! We will reveal all the techniques and tactics of war of the time. A real initiation into the Art of War awaits you.

The tourist office offers guided tours.

Fourcès

Fourcès is an atypical village, unique in the Gers… It is the only bastide built on a circular plan. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to admire its arboretum and its medieval square tower.

Fancy a gourmet stay? Follow us on vacation in Fourcès.

Montreal-du-Gers

Montreal-du-Gers has a Gallo-Roman origin. This bastide was built on a former oppidum. Moreover, certain sites are considered to be part of Elusa, the ancient capital, in particular the arenas or the Villa Séviac. Then, in the Middle Ages, in the midst of the 100 Years War, it will be torn several times between France and England.

Nearby, in Eauze, the archaeological interpretation center immerses you in the daily life of a Gallo-Roman. You will discover a domus, a place of reception, at the cutting edge of technology of the time! Treasure hunt and visit of the treasure with a torch, storytelling in the museum, night walks, creation workshops… Here is our report and to know all the news of the museum: elusa.fr

Lupiac

On what is called "The nature balcony of the Pyrenees", Lupiac is the birthplace of the famous d'Artagnan.

To visit of course: the Musée d'Artagnan (fr) transports you between the real life of a musketeer of the Sun King and the fictionalized version of Alexandre Dumas.

Near Lupiac, a beautiful leisure center will allow you to enjoy a moment of relaxation or games with the family.

Our loop of the most beautiful villages of the Gers ends thus. This selection is obviously not exhaustive and the order is not chosen according to the beauty or the interest of the sites.

To discover the region in a different way, try slow tourism.

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Article written by Stéphanie Tempier for the Guide du Gers.