What to do with children in the Gers?
What to do with children in the Gers?
11,2 km - Nogaro
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Located in a small Gers village, the tower of Termes d'Armagnac is the last built vestige of the vast Gascon medieval palace from the second half of the 13th century. The castle was built at the "Terms", that is to say at the limits, of the county of Armagnac in order to assert its power and to protect its borders facing the county of Bigorre. This exceptional medieval palace remains one of the finest examples of Gascon military architecture from the 13th century. In addition to the 36-metre high square keep an imposing main building on 4 levels, which has now disappeared, was the palace of the lords of Armagnac-Termes.
The most famous character to have lived at the castle is undoubtedly Thibault, son of Jean d'Armagnac Termes, who joined Joan of Arc at the siege of Orléans. The tower has been listed as an MH since 1962 and overlooks the rich valley of the Adour and its tributary the Arros , while facing the Pyrenees. Each summer is punctuated by a medieval festival and numerous events.Downloads:
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