Damazan corresponds to the ancient Ad Fines station mentioned by the Antonine Itinerary.
Situated along the Canal de Garonne, founded in 1259 by Alphonse de Poitiers, brother of St. Louis King of France, Damazan was then known as "Castrum COMITALE.
More than a country house, Damazan was a fortress, where, around the castle walls stood Comtal, joined to wide and deep ditches that made it almost inaccessible.
On the death of Alphonse de Poitiers, the bastide returned to the King of England, according to the terms of the Treaty of Paris.
Then, in 1277, she returned to Edward I.. Damazan has not finished moving from domination to another and suffer the seats to the battle of Castillon.
Besides these rivalries, Damazan will the legacy of disputes of local lords in the 15th and 16th centuries, and those of the Wars of Religion. Indeed, the city taken in 1568 by Protestants and then retaken by the Catholic church sees his burned and devastated by the latter in 1585.
The feudal system died, the kingship extends two centuries of peace history Damazan, and vines ensures prosperity of the land.
SIGHTSEEING
The central square, with a plane-shaped quadrilateral, with angles and houses half-timbered, oak and chestnut in the country and mixing mud and hay land. Repainted facades and paving restored recently.
The walls of the mansion that had four openings: Osten door to the East door of Cap-de-Bosc to West; Buzet door to the south, the doors of Saint-Pe to Septentrional. The other streets intersected by streets ended in a cul-de-sac and have been open to traffic until 1936.
The town hall built around 1818 in the center of the square, above the hall, and which can be accessed by a staircase from the 14th century.
The Count's castle in the north-west corner of the square, originally the residence of the military governor appointed by the King. Store tobacco since 1832, partially destroyed by fire in 1990 and now being restored.
The Notre Dame in the northeast corner of the city, foundation Gothic, since the original building was burned by the Protestants in the 16th century. It consists of a nave and two aisles, which open arches forming chapels. The nine windows of the aisles are the work of renowned glass master Bordeaux Joseph Villiet, executed in 1853, and those made by the bedside Jacques Leuzy, glassblowers at Moissac, in 1950.
Step bedrooms 500 m from junction 6 of the motorway A 62,1 km from the greenway Canal Garonne village all trade Damazan. On small farm near stadium and velodrome-Landes forest.
Located in Damazan
50 € the double room
L'ostau deu tilh
9.7
Villefranche-du-Queyran
A one hour south of Bordeaux at the crossroads of the Landes de Gascogne, the Pays d'Albret and the Land of Marmande, you will find Ostau DEU Tilh, and its ancient lime tree which gave...
Located 5.5 km from Damazan
68 € the double room
Le bougarras
10
Vianne
Sheltered by the ramparts of the fortified village of vianne, we welcome you to this former village grocery shop in the 1785 bougarras. Maison and Breakfasts, cozy, patio ett cloister...
We welcome you to damazan on the circuit of houses and vineyards along the Canal du Midi, from 380 € per week in cottage 2 adults, 2 children or 49 € per guest. Come and enjoy fresh...
Located in Damazan
From 300 € to 380 € per week
L'ostau deu tilh
Villefranche-du-Queyran
A one hour south of Bordeaux, and 9 km from castejaloux at the crossroads of the Landes de Gascogne, the Pays d'Albret and the Land of Marmande, 6 km from the highway exit and aiguillon...
Located 5.6 km from Damazan
From 700 € to 1350 € per week
House for 8 persons
Port-Sainte-Marie
Our house for max. 8 persons with a great private pool (5x11 m) is located in a region known for his wine, gastronomie, fruit (prune d'Agenais), nice villages... The house has a great...
Moulin de Campech boasts one of the finest, tranquil and Beautiful Campsites in Lot et Garonne. It has a heated swimming pool, fishing lake, bar and restaurant.
Located 7.2 km from Damazan
From 16.20 € to 23.20 € per day
Lac de neguenou
9.5
Prayssas
At the heart of the south-west, 18 km from Agen, Domaine du Lac de Néguenou open from March to October in a unique environment for relaxation, sports and outdoor leisure nature. Camping...
Located 21 km from Damazan
From 12 € to 20 € per day
Flower camping du lac de lislebonne
9.2
Réaup-Lisse
3 * campsite ideal for family holidays. Quiet and friendly hotel in Gascony, near Agen. Rich region of its cuisine and its history / discovery many circuits. Hiking trails, horseback...
Hotel des Fleurs is located in Tonneins, 1.3 km from the train station and the centre of town. Its rooms are en suite with bath or shower and have flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Free...
Located 11.9 km from Damazan
Room from 56 €
Les Bastides Du Golf d'Albret
8.8
Barbaste
Les Bastides is located in the Aquitaine, on Albret 18-hole golf course and just 35 km from Agen. It has an outdoor pool and its apartments have satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The apartments...
Located 13.3 km from Damazan
Room from 75 €
Les Cordeliers
Casteljaloux
Situated in Casteljaloux, 150 metres from Les Bains de Casteljaloux thermal baths and 20 km from Marmande, Les Cordeliers offer free Wi-Fi, a bar, restaurant and free parking. The rooms...
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