Collégiale de la Romieu Discover the collegiate church of La Romieu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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4.6 sur 5 251 reviews

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  4 sur 5 Reviews posted by marie dominique kiefer on 25/05/2026

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  5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Pavlev Teulet on 12/01/2026

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  3 sur 5 Reviews posted by Enjoy life on 31/08/2025

  Unfortunately there has been restoration work for several months, that why I would give three stars only, so I didn't feel like paying a fee this time especially in accordance with the last paragraph of Article 17 of the French 1905 law, access to the parish church (the collegiate church in this case) does not have to be paid for : "The visit of the buildings and the exhibition of listed movable objects will be public : they may not give rise to any tax or fee." Access to the outbuildings (tower and other) may be. You can therefore visit the church alone without having to pay ! Nevertheless, this splendid collegiate church, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in the Gers region. Its 14th-century square and octagonal towers impose their solemnity in the very center of the village. The architectural ensemble is the result of the project of Arnaud d'Aux, a local boy, son of a wealthy lord, who became a very influential cardinal at the papal court of Clement V (based in Avignon). In 1314, then private consul to King Edward II of England, he undertook the construction of this heritage jewel. A cloister, whose sculpted Romanesque capitals can be admired, was added in 1320. The entrance (to the north of the building) once provided direct access. Today, it is reached via the tourist office. A breathtaking view awaits you, a timeless journey into Southern Gothic style and preserved solemnity. Between the arches, sculptures, painted walls, and vaults of the single-nave church, the climb to the bell tower, its two octagonal towers (one of which contains a secret passage with a double-spiral staircase), everything is absolutely magnificent. As you move up the floors, you can finally admire the sacristy frescoes, which have been restored and made accessible (until now they were visible behind a gate). The patrol path and the gardens remain mysterious, filled with a historical aura that sends shivers down your spine. The view from the top takes you to an endless horizon ...