Callian: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Callian combines historic architectural heritage with a natural destination and regional cultural sites. The Église Saint-Martin has Romanesque origins and houses a painting of Saint Martin created by Jean Chavauty in 1856. Its bell tower is supported by a massive buttress. The church is just a few steps from the town centre.

Those choosing Callian as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

Callian bears the designation “Castelnau”; the village was formerly fortified. Only a gate tower built in the 15th century remains of the original ring of fortifications. It dates from the 15th century, is 6.50 m high and built from regularly dressed stone blocks. The local Callian festival is scheduled for the last weekend of September.

Nature

La Forêt de Montpellier is a nature and visitor destination in Callian. It is described as one of the most significant forest areas in the Gers.

Regional Surroundings

In the wider regional surroundings of Callian are the Château de Loubersan, a château, and the Musée des Jacobins, a museum. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Berdoues, an abbey, is also located there. The church of St Maurus in St-Maur Gers is likewise in the wider regional surroundings of Callian.

Further local pages: Tudelle, Marguestau, Fourcès, Razengues, Eauze, Miélan, Plaisance, Estang

To the higher-level travel overview: Gers.