Gers places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Gers department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Gers travel guide
Auch
Auch, the ancient capital of Gascony, has a cathedral and several other historic monuments of interest See Auch guide
Cathedral Saint-Luperc, Eauze
The Cathedral Saint-Luperc is a 16th century cathedral in Eauze, in the style Gothic Meridionale See Cathedral Saint-Luperc, Eauze guide
Condom
In the town of Condom it is the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre and historic centre that is of interest to visitors See Condom guide
Condom cathedral
The cathedral in Condom includes a rood-screen, 15th century doorways and a large cloister among its points of interest See Condom cathedral guide
Eauze
Eauze is a historic market town with attractive medieval buildings See Eauze guide
Fleurance
The central square with its arcades and traditional market hall are the highlight of a visit to Fleurance See Fleurance guide
Fources
Fources, one of the 'most beautiful villages in France' is unusual in being a bastide town that follows a circular layout See Fources guide
Larressingle
Larressingle is a perfect medieval fortified village, with the defensive walls around the town still almost completely intact See Larressingle guide
Lavardens
The castle and the church are among the places of interest in the small village of Lavardens See Lavardens guide
Lectoure
Lectoure is a pleasant town to explore as part of your stay in the Gascony countryside See Lectoure guide
Mont d'Astarac
The frescoes in the village church are the highlight of your visit to Mont d'Astarac, a peaceful small village in the rolling Gascony landscape See Mont d'Astarac guide
Montreal-du-Gers
After exploring the picturesque village at Montreal-du-Gers you can visit the Roman Villa of Seviac nearby See Montreal-du-Gers guide
Saint-Antoine
The most unique charateristic in the pretty village of Saint-Antoine are the painted walls inside the church, a very unusual site nowadays although common 500 years ago See Saint-Antoine guide
Sarrant
The ancient gateway and half-timbered houses bring a medieval feel to the village of Sarrant See Sarrant guide
Valence-sur-Baise
Explore the historic centre of the bastide town of Valence-sur-Baise, then visit the Abbaye de Flaran See Valence-sur-Baise guide
Vic Fezensac
Vic Fezensac is enjoyable to explore at any time, but best known for the music festivals held here each summer See Vic Fezensac guideFor more information see the Gers guide
Market towns & days in Gers
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Auch: Thursday & Saturday
Condom: Wednesday all day
Eauze: Thursday all day
Fleurance: Tuesday all day
Gimont: Wednesday
Lectoure: Friday
Marciac: Wednesday
Mauvezin: Monday
Mirande: Monday
Plaisance: Thursday
Riscle: Friday
Saint-Clar: Thursday
Seissan: Friday
Vic Fezensac: Friday all day
Tourist attractions to visit in Gers
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Blaziert
Ordan-Larroque
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin et arboretum de Coursiana
Palmeraie du Sarthou
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Lectoure: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Fources: See tourist guide
Larressingle: See tourist guide
Montreal-du-Gers: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Auch cathédrale St Just (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Beaumont sur l'Osee pont d'Artigues (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
La Romieu Collegiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes)