Discover Lagraulet-Du-Gers

Lagraulet-du-Gers brings together connections to medieval architecture, religious art, walks, and local themes related to nature and food. This offers several ways to shape a stay. If you are looking for a hotel, first consider whether your trip will focus on heritage, a specific, described circular route, or an outdoor themed activity.

Heritage and churches

Lagraulet-du-Gers is a Castelnau dating from the 12th or 13th century. The Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is first mentioned in 1195. Its sculptural features bear witness to the passage of pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Today's Church of Saint-Lannes is a Romanesque building that probably dates from the 12th century. Thus, in Lagraulet-du-Gers, a specific first mention and a cautiously dated Romanesque church sit alongside an art-historical interpretation focused on the sculptures of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine.

Circular route and themed trail

The “Des sentiers à partager – PR 22” circular route starts at the Lagraulet-du-Gers car park. The route is 12 km long, takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes, and is of moderate difficulty. Check route conditions and trail markings before setting out. “L’île Mystérieuse” offers a different focus: the woodland is next to a vineyard with oak trees and is also a themed trail featuring a treasure hunt and geocaching. This means that a circular route described by distance, duration, and difficulty and a trail with playful activities offer two distinct options. Which one suits your stay depends on whether you would rather focus on a specific hike or on geocaching and a treasure hunt.

Local themes related to nature and food

In summer, a seasonal open-air market brings locals and tourists together with local producers in a convivial atmosphere. Check the dates before your trip and whether the market will be running during your chosen period. The “Mission Écolo-Gourmande” offers further insights into nature and food. The program includes workshops on hydroponics and beekeeping, as well as cooking and growing vegetables. It also features tastings, food preparation, identifying plants and vegetables, and harvesting tomatoes and strawberries. An immersive educational day under this name is also offered for school groups. It explores biodiversity, local food, and reducing food waste. The program thus ranges from practical activities to questions about biodiversity and how food is handled.

A unique place to stay

The former water tower, painted by Jean-Paul Chambas, is an unusual place to stay in Lagraulet-du-Gers. The accommodation in the Château d’eau has a sun terrace with panoramic views over the countryside and vineyards.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Mézard, Juilles, Toujouse, Solomiac, Montégut-Arros, Ligardes, Campagne-d'Armagnac, Lamaguère.

For the overview of the wider region: Gers.