Montesquiou: Holiday apartments and houses
A local cattle breed that has been preserved is celebrated every year in July in Montesquiou as part of the Fête de la Madeleine.
Anyone choosing Montesquiou as a travel destination can include their wish to rent a holiday apartment in their travel plans.
Culture
The Église Saint-Martin de Montesquiou is located on the Way of St James and dates back to at least the 11th century. The right-hand chapel contains a 16th-century Pietà and a gilded reliquary containing the relics of Saint Martin. The central choir and the two side chapels are late Gothic, dating from the end of the 15th century.
The Chapelle du cimetière in Montesquiou was built in 1820 as an addition to the new cemetery, which opened in 1816. It is open every year during the European Heritage Days.
The Tour-porte of Montesquiou is one of the oldest gate towers in the Gers and offers an impressive panorama towards the Pyrenees.
Nature
The Parcours de santé at Lac du Lizet is a 1.9-kilometre fitness trail along the shore of the lake in a Natura 2000 protected area, with an easy section suitable for families and more challenging sporting stations.
Local life
The Thursday evening market in Montesquiou brings local producers together. Since 1850, the Pouloïo has brought the entire village together for a large banquet on the first Sunday in November.
Surroundings
The Château de Loubersan is a château in the wider region around Montesquiou. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Berdoues is a monastery in the vicinity of Montesquiou. The Musée des Jacobins is a museum in the wider region around Montesquiou. The Church of St Maurus in St-Maur in the Gers département is located near Montesquiou.
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