Dungeon of Bassoues A 360° view of the Gers from the Donjon de Termes d'Armagnac

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Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:30 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:30 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:30 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:30 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:30 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:30 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:30 am - 12:30 am 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Opens at 02:00 pm

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Location : Village

Province : Orthez and the heart of Gers

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  • English spoken
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  • English

    • On the road to the bastides and castles, you will be drawn to this 43 m high keep which dominates the landscape.
      Built in 1370 by the nephew of Pope Innocent VI, it will make your head spin and also offer the most beautiful 360° view of the valleys of Gers!
      This masterpiece of military architecture has a defensive and residential construction with beautiful Gothic rooms, a spiral staircase of 197 steps serving the summit platform, its massive appearance is accentuated by the presence at the four corners of thick buttresses crowned by a belt of machicolations.
      To your photos!

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Traveller Reviews Dungeon of Bassoues

4.4 sur 5 187 reviews

  • alain marin-pache

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by alain marin-pache on 29/05/2025

    A superbly preserved dungeon, the highest in the department, with a magnificent view.

  • Josiane Bouret

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Josiane Bouret on 03/05/2025

  • random name

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by random name on 28/09/2024

    A very pretty tower in a very pretty village. Don't hesitate to climb the steps for a lovely view of the Pyrenees.

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Traveller Reviews Dungeon of Bassoues

4.2 sur 5 38 reviews

  • "Amazing views from the top"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Gale L (Brighton, United Kingdom) on 28/05/2018

    This Historic tower dominates the surrounding countryside, it is a big climb to the top and not suitable really for small children or the unfit. There are good exhibitions on several floors on the...

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  • "Always a pleasure"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by AntoniaTrip (Bristol, United Kingdom) on 22/10/2017

    Do visit this charming and historic tower. The children will love it as much as the adults. Not suitable for those who cannot climb or don't like height s.

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  • "Lovely views with a touch of history"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Y1448EVmatthewc (Middlesbrough, United Kingdom) on 02/08/2017

    Visitedvthis tower end of july. Was lovely views of the local countryside and the small town. Enjoyed reading about the history of the place and learned a lot. A very nice and unexpected day.

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Dungeon of Bassoues

Address

Rue Principale
32320 Bassoues

Contacts

Phone : 05 62 70 97 34

Website of Dungeon of Bassoues

GPS coordinates

43° 34'45.16"N, 0° 14'51.69"E

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