Saint-Antoine

To see, the Commandery of the Antonines and the East Gate, the only survivor of the ancient fortifications set up in 1346 to protect themselves from brigands attracted by the important fairs that took place in the city.

Do not miss the portal of the Mozarabic style church, polylobé (1204). A 15th century relic of Saint Anthony of the Desert in a silver reliquary arm attracts pilgrims en route to Santiago de Compostela.

A sculpture of Antoine le Grand sits north, at the end of the Rue de la Commanderie.

A 19th century washhouse, well preserved, is worth the trip.

Motorhome owners have at their disposal a free reception area.

A mini golf of 12 elements, petanque, a city stadium and a playground for young children are available free of charge to visitors.

Saint-Antoine is the first Gers village crossed by the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela on the GR65 party of Le Puy.

The second weekend of June is a running race on the national calendar.

The local festival is held on the first weekend of August and the meal of poulant gallantine, local specialty, is very popular.

From early December to mid-January, the Round of the Creches, an event that consists of creating on the places near the churches, reproductions of themes each year different. They are volunteers who work there, the subjects are often animated, visits are free. An arrow course takes the visitor to eight participating municipalities. Attendance is 20 to 30,000 visitors a year.

To see nearby Auvillar church Lachapelle of Grézas, Flamarens, Miradoux, Moissac.