Vic-en-Bigorre, an ancient city...
Since ancient times, the site is occupied Vic-en-Bigorre; first by Bigerriones (Aquitaine people, which gives its name to the Bigorre), then by the Romans from 50 BC
The vicus (whose current name stems) was the place of life dependent Bigorra Castrum, fortification located in Saint-Lézer. The village developed on the current site of Seindrex, outside the town hall. The small "terrace" that form this square dates from this time.
Vic-en-Bigorre, a medieval town...
Until the tenth century, numerous counts of Bigorre stay Vic-en-Bigorre, which then is one of the most important cities in the region. From the tenth century, they prefer to stay in Tarbes, which became the capital of Bigorre. Vic is erected in town in 1151 and in the early thirteenth century, Pierre de Marsan strengthens on the same model as the towns of Tarbes, Rabastens-de-Bigorre or Maubourguet. This walled city is hinted today between the canal that encircles the heart of the city. Vic is crowded since this time approximately 2,000 inhabitants, while in 1500 only Tarbes.
Vic-en-Bigorre, a prosperous city...
From the seventeenth century, Vic-en-Bigorre thrives on crops and many buildings were built then. The mansions are multiplying in town, appears a civilian hospital and a convent. Many of these monuments are still visible today.
Despite epidemics and famine, the population of Vic increases and on the eve of the Revolution there were more than 3000 people...
Vic-en-Bigorre today...
Located at the crossroads of Gers and Bearn, between mountain and ocean, Vic-en-Bigorre kept his past remains important and active economy that makes this the most important city of the country Val d'Adour. In addition, since 2015, the city is classified "City Gourmande" first town of the Hautes-Pyrénées to obtain this label. In seeking to promote local products, world-renowned cuisine of southwest France is represented here indeed!
