Moncrabeau: History, Culture and Landscape

Moncrabeau has a history stretching back 2,000 years and a rich cultural and architectural heritage. Its landscape ranges from the slopes of Albret to the valleys of the Auvignon, Baïse and Osse. It also includes medieval hamlets such as Artigues, Pouy-sur-l’Osse, Riqué, Gardère and Saint-Cirice, with their churches, castles, farms and dovecotes. Here, expansive landscapes meet the built history of smaller settlements.

Festival and Local Tradition

The Festival of Liars takes place in Moncrabeau every first Sunday in August. It includes the annual election and coronation of the Roi des Menteurs (King of Liars). If you choose this event as the reason for your trip, check the specific event date in advance.

Musée Michel Goma

The Musée Michel Goma showcases clothing and material aspects of life for the people of Moncrabeau from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century. The focus is not just on garments, but also on the material world of the people of that time. A visit also includes a garden of aromatic plants. The exhibition on local life therefore covers a limited period within the town’s much longer history.

Another section is dedicated to Michel Goma, the haute couture designer born in Moncrabeau. It includes more than 2,000 drawings and 60 garments. This brings together two distinct perspectives: clothing as part of local life and as the subject of a dedicated haute couture section.

Château de Pomarède and Guided Tours

Château de Pomarède is located in the commune of Moncrabeau, was built in the 18th century and is listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. Tours are led by a descendant of the family and include the Gascon manor house, the park with its hundred-year-old trees, and the imposing dovecote. Tours are offered seasonally; check whether a visit is possible on your planned date before travelling.

Activities in the Village

Groups of adults and children can take a guided tour of the Circuit Menteur throughout the year, provided they book in advance. Planning therefore includes coordinating the arrangements before your trip. Le Moncrab’O is an orienteering course with checkpoints in the village. You can choose between the two options, “Tranquillou” and “Speedou”.

The activities have different schedules: the Festival of Liars takes place annually on the first Sunday in August; the Circuit Menteur is available year-round as a guided group tour by prior booking, while guided tours of Château de Pomarède are offered seasonally. You can plan your trip around the event or the relevant tour format.

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For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.