Not to be missed by history buffs Monuments

Gimont, the town itself founded in 1265, and close by is the Abbey of Boulaur.

In the small hamlet of Saintes you can visit the small, long forgotten church; it was recently unearthed and has been painstakingly restored.

From Simorre, make a detour to the the Maquis de Meilhan.

Be sure to tour the town and village squares and halls, viewing the traditional wood frame houses with their 'Mirandes' (lattice covered open spaces for drying flax) and explore the narrow medieval narrow passage ways, where the past comes to life.

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Aubiet - Laurent Lainé 2 -

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Village of Aubiet

The village takes its name from ‘albinellum’, a place covered with plants with white leaves or flowers.
The...
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Cistercian Abbey of Boulaur

Founded in 1142, Boulaur Abbey depended on Fontrevrault. From its origins until the French Revolution,...
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‘Duck Face’ Wall Mural

Artist Veks Van Hillik draws his inspiration from the natural world around him.
A self-taught artist,...
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Church of the Assumption

The church of the Assumption is the main church and a symbol of the city. It was built at the exact center...
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City of Gimont

Gimont is a bastide founded in 1265 by the Cistercian monks of Planselve.
Dominated by its church...
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Village of Saint-Elix d'Astarac

Saint-Elix is a charming little village nestling in the heart of the Astarac region.
In the past,...
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Saint-Pierre Church

The church of Saint Pierre is a major monument dating from the second half of the 11th century. Originally...
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Village of Saramon

The town of Saramon developed in the 9th century around a priory belonging to the Sorèze abbey.
In...
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- Simorre - - Simorre -

Chapel of the Tomb of Saint-Cérats

The Chapel of the Tomb of Saint Cerats has traditionally been a place of pilgrimage. This place has become...
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Discover Simorre with Randoland

Spark your children's curiosity with Randoland's fun trails.
There are clues to be found by looking...
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Notre-Dame Abbey Church

The Church of Simorre is a 14th-century abbey church built on a 5th-century oratory created by Cérats,...
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Chruch of Baillasbats

The church at Baillasbats, nestling on the Gers hillsides near Simorre, offers a remarkable view of the...
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- Simorre - - Simorre -

Village of Simorre

A charming village, with its fortified church, its old central market hall, its museum, its half-timbered...
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Maquis of Meilhan

The Maquis of Meilhan is the best-known Second World War feat of arms in the Gers department. It is also...
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Village of Villefranche d'Astarac

Colorful half-timbered houses, charming alleys, church and square of character make all the charm of...

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