The Rendez-Vous du Pays d’Art et d’histoire resume

The guided tours offered by the Country and History of Grand Auch resume, as of Monday, May 3, with many themes on the program. In order to guarantee the safety of all, the visits will take place exclusively in the open air. The gauges will always be extremely limited. Reservations are therefore strongly recommended.

Unmissable visits

1 hour 15 min tours to discover the region’s must-see sites

≈ Auch, city center

Monday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at 11 a.m. Sunday May 16 at 3 p.m. and Saturday May 29 at 3 p.m.

Meet in front of the Grand Auch Cœur de Gascogne tourist office

From the monumental staircase to the cathedral, passing by the Tour d’Armagnac, the pousterles, the medieval fortifications, the Henri IV house … the public is invited to get to know the history and architecture of the city .

≈ Pavie

Saturday, May 15 at 3 p.m.

Meet at the medieval Pavia Bridge

The public can tell the story of this bastide founded in 1281 by the count of Astarac and the abbot of Berdoues.

What remains of the medieval bastide today? Visitors are invited to go back in time and take a new look at the many remarkable features of the village (bridge, former Carmelite convent, parish church, etc.).

Inspired tours

Themed tours of 1 hour 30 minutes to discover a part of the history of the territory!

≈ Criminals too

Tuesday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Friday May 14 at 3 p.m. and Sunday May 23 at 3 p.m.

Meet in front of the Grand Auch Cœur de Gascogne tourist office

At the bend of a street, visitors discover the dark and cruel stories that have marked the city of Auch from the Middle Ages to today. The guilty pleasure of remembering the assassins and crimes that were committed, the public lets itself be drawn into the high places of judicial power where the guide will tell them about crimes, judgments, tortures and executions committed by the executioner. Between thrill and elucubration, a visit to follow in all innocence!

≈ Auch at the time of d’Artagnan

Thursday May 6 at 3 p.m. and Thursday May 13 at 3 p.m.

Meet in front of the Grand Auch Cœur de Gascogne tourist office

What face did the city of Auch have when the musketeer Charles de Batz de Castelmore, known as d’Artagnan, accompanied Louis XIV on his southern journey before his marriage in Saint-Jean-de-Luz with the Infanta of Spain in 1660? The public is invited to experience an exciting journey into the world of the king’s musketeers!

≈ Pilgrim for a day

Friday, May 7 at 3 p.m.

Meet at the foot of the statue, place Villaret-Joyeuse, in Auch

With or without a shell, the visitor is invited to step into the shoes of a pilgrim during a visit through Auch. This city walk will take him along the historic route of Via Tolosana. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the paths of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle have been used by millions of walkers since medieval times. What part of the city did they see and where could they sleep? The public will not have to ask for directions, it will suffice for them to let themselves be guided …

≈ Auch during WWII

Saturday, May 8 at 3 p.m.

Meet in front of the Grand Auch Cœur de Gascogne tourist office

Throughout the streets, the public plunges into the history of the Second World War in a permanent round trip between local and national context.

Intrepid visits

1.5 hour walks as close as possible to nature and heritage!

≈ Heritage rally

Wednesday May 5 at 3 p.m. and Saturday May 22 at 3 p.m.

Meet in front of the Grand Auch Cœur de Gascogne tourist office

Through the riddles and clues revealed by the guide, participants move step by step through the historic center of Auch and explore its history and heritage in a fun way! An adventure to experience alone, with family or friends

≈ let’s wander in the forest

Monday, May 24 at 3 p.m.

Meet at the CRAPA car park, route du Bois-d’Auch, in Auch – Baskets and water recommended.

Visitors get to know the wood of Auch, this green setting teeming with stories (or history?) And legends. From the fountain to the wolves at the demore junkyard, they awaken their senses for this original walk to experience with family or friends.

Information and reservations:

Grand Auch Coeur de Gascogne tourist office

3, Republic Square – [email protected] – Phone. : 05 62 05 22 89

– .