Lectoure

Lectoure

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownLectoure
Insee code32208
Postcode32700
Latitude43.9336040
Longitude0.6236210
AltitudeFrom 68 to 223 meters
Surface84.93 km²
Population4222 inhabitants
Density49 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsPauilhac at 7.5 km (15 min)
Chief townAuch (at 36 km, 41 min)Saint-Avit-Frandat at 8.1 km (13 min)
DepartmentGersMarsolan at 8.3 km (18 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Spa town, medieval city and capital of Gascony melon, Lectoure has a rich heritage plural and singular.

Stop on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela, this historic town is perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by 3.2 miles of ramparts overlooking the valley of the Gers.

From architectural point of view, Lectoure is a gem because it retains many buildings that testify to its history. The main street of the city is lined with homes and mansions built between the 17th and 19th centuries.

In addition, the city has nine buildings protected as historical monuments and 30 houses of the Middle Ages inventoried.

Medieval certainly Lectoure is also a dynamic city, punctuated by many events throughout the year, such as the Fireworks Festival, the Melon Fest Exhibition and Fair of Saint-Martin.

The capital of the Counts of Armagnac is also famous for its production of melons as well as garlic Lomagne and its great wineries.


SIGHTSEEING
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Information pointsTourist Office of Lectoure
Leisure centresArchaeological Museum of Lectoure,   Garden of the Marronniers
MonumentsCathedral Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

All les1er weekend of September: Festival Fireworks.

Every month of November: Fair of Saint Martin.

Every Monday evening in July and August: Night Market.

PHOTOS
Lectoure view from the Cathedral Saint-Gervais
 
Garden Marronniers
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WEATHER
Thursday 23 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
Friday 24 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 11°C
Saturday 25 May
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Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
RESTAURANTS 
Bastard  
9.5
Lectoure
Located on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela, the hotel-restaurant welcomes you in a Bastard charming building dating from the 18th century. The owners offer a culinary walk. Jean-Luc...
Located in Lectoure51 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Tournesol Chambre D'Hôte  
Saint-Clar
Le Tournesol is a charming Bed and Breakfast in the heart of the Gers. Known as the French Tuscany, it is famous for its Gastronomy and rolling countryside. Armagnac, Duck confit, Foie...
Located 12.6 km from Lectoure60 € the double room 
La Treille    
10
Ligardes
Located just outside the small village of Ligardes 14 kilometers north of Condom, 'The Lattice' opens its doors for a stopover in a landscape with airs of Tuscany. Old farm restored...
Located 16.7 km from LectoureFrom 55 € to 75 € the double room 
Le Hour  
Béraut
Hamlet of 4 ha dedicated to the reception of guests. 5 guest rooms by the owners with objects and recycled materials. Shared kitchen available. Located in the heart of a trusted Midi...
Located 16.9 km from Lectoure57 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
GÎte & B.B Le presbytere  
9.5
Beaucaire
At the heart of the small village on beaucaire baïse - gers - Gascony, lodging in a former rectory of the nineteenth century, in a wing of the landlord, with courtyard and reserved...
Located 22 km from LectoureFrom 880 € to 1250 € per week 
Gîte du soleil maneau les Hirondelles
Donzac
Gite du sun. Maneau the south Hirondelles west. 'The sun' is a little gem. Of warm colors. I thought as a place or it makes hot live. 4/6 persons, 100 m². in a traditional barn renovated,...
Located 22 km from LectoureFrom 375 € to 850 € per week 
Gite La Gloriette Label clef verte
Moncrabeau
Located close to the Armagnac Moncrabeau between Nerac and Condom in the Gers. Sleeps 2/4 people. You will find calm, serenity and relaxation. Ideal place to recharge your energy. To...
Located 23 km from LectoureFrom 200 € to 300 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Yelloh ! Village Lac des 3 Vallées  
Lectoure
An exceptional site in the valleys of Gascony! Space for nature and space. Locations well integrated in unspoilt countryside, a unique water park in the region: three lakes, a leisure...
Located in LectoureFrom 19 € to 46 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Lous Grits     
8.9
Marsolan
Located in the heart of south-western France, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, the Hotel Lous Grits offers luxury and elegance in a charming village in French Toscane. The beautiful...
Located 6.7 km from LectoureRoom from 202 €
Le Fleurance    
7.6
Fleurance
Le Fleurance is located in the Gers area of France a 1-hour drive from Landes forest. It offers en suite rooms, a restaurant and swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the...
Located 8.2 km from LectoureRoom from 56 €
Hôtel Le Relais     
8.3
Fleurance
Located in the Gascony region, this 2-star hotel is 3.5 km from Fleurance Train Station. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the air-conditioned guest rooms, and parking is free on site....
Located 11.5 km from LectoureRoom from 45 €

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