Walk through Gimont and immerse yourself in its history thanks to a circuit marked by explanatory markers. Founded in 1265, the bastide reveals its heritage: half-timbered houses, old hall of the fourteenth century, its picturesque streets...
Description of the circuit:
Starting from the Capuchin esplanade (shaded area, playground for children, picnic tables).
Plaque #1 The Castle
Located at the corner of the esplanade, facing the Peugeot garage.
Go down the rue du Foirail until Combe du Midi and go up the rue du Foirail until the central hall.
Plaque #2 La Halle
Located on the wall of the Cantonal museum
Pass under the arch, then in front of the cafe and bank to turn left, rue de l'evesquerie.
Plate #3 The Plot
Located on the wall, rue des écoles
Turn left on the street of schools and then right in the street of the Arceau.
Plaque #4 The ancient fortification
Located on the briquette wall on the left, before the boulevard.
Go up the rue de l'Arceau, take the street of school to the left and turn left on the street Saint-Justin.
Cross the boulevard du Nord and go up rue du Calvaire
Plaque #5 Our Lady of Gimont
Located at the foot of Calvary (the path may be slippery)
Walk down Rue du Calvaire to the Halle au Gras. Cross the parking lot of the halls to the Dubarry cultural hall. Go up to the Tourist Office. Cross the boulevard du Nord to climb the rue Antonin Carles until the rue Nationale.
Plaque #6 Saint Eloi
Plaque located on a post office in the square, opposite the building of La Poste and the pizzeria.
Go down the national street passing in front of the church (open during the day for visitors) return under the hall and towards the Capucins.
