Berdoues: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Berdoues
The former Cistercian abbey of Berdoues was founded around 1134 by Walfred Gauthier, Abbot of Morimond, at the request of Count Bernard IV of Astarac and his son Sans.
Those who choose Berdoues as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.
Culture and History
In the village of Berdoues, individual, self-guided visits are possible at all times. The Notre-Dame de Berdoues Abbey is located in the immediate vicinity of Berdoues. The Château de Loubersan and the St Maurus church in St-Maur Gers are also located in the surrounding area.
A guided hydraulic exhibition at the Moulin de Berdoues explains the important role of the two Baïses in a bygone era and the settlement of numerous mills at that time, almost all of which have since disappeared.
Since 2008, the European Heritage Days at the Moulin de Berdoues have provided an opportunity to bring the mill back to life. During visits to the Moulin de Berdoues, visitors received detailed explanations of how its machinery worked; the miller Guy Saint-Agne shared his knowledge of his former profession.
Nature and Trails
The Forêt Domaniale de l’Armagnac near Berdoues is considered a biodiversity reserve; there are trails there that are accessible to everyone.
Wider Surroundings
The Musée des Jacobins is located in the wider regional surroundings of Berdoues.
Those wishing to continue planning their trip can then explore other destinations in the Gers.
To the higher-level travel overview: Gers.
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