Lombez

Lombez

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Very old city, one can find traces of Lombez from the Roman period. Around the year 600 arrived from St Jacques de Compostela, Majan, a bishop of Antioch, who moved to Lombez to Christianize the area. Legend has it that the dragon that terrorized the region, throwing his episcopal ring in its mouth. A miraculous fountain whose waters healed the blind and people suffering from blindness arises in place of the dragon struck.

In the late 8th century the Duke of Aquitaine lends the place at the Abbey of St. Thibéry in Herault. The Benedictines built an abbey and a monastery. They are relayed in the 12th century by the Augustinians of Toulouse. In the 14th century, Lombez is elevated to bishop by Pope rural serving Avignon after the schism that occurred in Christendom. The abbey church will undergo the transformations to be elevated to a cathedral.

The city will shine in the Middle Ages to the Revolution and 32 bishops will succeed and contribute to the development of the region. The second bishop, Jacques Colona, born of an Italian family and son of famous Gaucerande Isle Jourdain is a friend of the poet and humanist Petrarch, the latter will spend the summer 1330 to Lombez and explain the merits in his " letters to posterity. "

Lombez was a city of "dresses" (Cistercian women become primary Petrarch School, Convent of the Capuchins became police after the French Revolution, now housing and crèche).

After the French Revolution, was appointed Deputy Lombez Prefecture and will have his court, became mayor.

In 30 years, a new town was created on the place called "The Ramondère" where new subdivisions, a senior residence secure. A village "Dutch" was created in 1996 with 180 houses of which is given for rent.

Center city is to receive a renewal decided by the municipality whose first efforts are emerging: a new location for the tourist office opposite the cathedral with three homes, the boarding school dormitory converted into new Fenelon homes by a private, behind the hall.

Early 2011 can be counted more than 2000 people with the contribution of newcomers.

• The Cathedral of Lombez:

La cathédrale de Lombez, construite à la même époque que l'église des Jacobins de Toulouse (XIV^e siècle), offre des similitudes avec celle-ci (clocher toulousain avec étages dégressifs, deux nefs parallèles séparées par une rangée centrale de colonnes)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Lombez Cathedral, built at the same time as the church of the Jacobins of Toulouse (fourteenth century), is similar with it (story tower with decreasing Toulouse, two parallel naves separated by a central row of columns).

Vitraux du célèbre verrier Arnaud de Molle (XVI^e), stalles (XVII^e), beau trésor et cuve baptismale du XII^e." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Stained glass of the renowned Arnaud de Molle (XVI), stalls (XVII), beautiful treasure and baptismal font of the twelfth.

Orgues du 18ème siècle parmi les plus belles de la région Midi-Pyrénées." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Organs 18th century among the finest in the Midi-Pyrenees. Several organ concerts per year.

• The ancient village, arranged in a circle around the cathedral, retains the original plan of the ancient abbey. Belle Hall brick 19th century timbered house, but also an interesting tour of the city built on the old ramparts. Many remarkable architectural features.
• Note: Lombez owns "a house of records" that receives writers in residence throughout the year. In collaboration with the region and the Ministry of Culture, it organizes various events.

• Every first Tuesday of the month: "read a work of art" at the House of Scripture Lombez, Midi-Pyrenees.
• Flower and craft market: the first Sunday in May (grants trade in seed market).
• Heritage Country Day: 2nd Sunday of June on a specific topic on the national level.
• Garage sale of St John.
• Music Festival in partnership with the School of Music and Harmony of the Sava and the tourist office. Contact: Tel. : +33 5 62 62 37 58.
• Writers' Week Workshops at the House of Scripture Scripture in early July.
• "Sardinades" Fire: the 13 July and 14 August. Nice outdoor dining, they meet all the village and surrounding area (approximately 800 people).
• Gourmet Night Market with crafts: the last Wednesday of July and the last Wednesday of August (from 400 to 600).
• Summer in Edge Save: free entertainment (comedy, dance and theater in the open air and in the hall). For dates, see the table of events on the website Lombez.
• Week of singing: the first 15 days of August. Singing workshops, performances by students.
• Save Pages: various events throughout the city around the book and reading the weekend of European Heritage Days in September.
• Christmas Market in the hall on the second Sunday in December (stalls, entertainment for children).

• At Samatan, 3 km from Lombez:

Un des plus gros marchés de gras français (foies gras toute l'année)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> One of the largest markets for fatty French (foie gras every year).

Foire agricole le 3ème week-end de mars." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Agricultural Fair the 3rd weekend of March.

Soirées gourmandes des producteurs l'été en juillet et août." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Parties greedy producers summer in July and August.

Festival de théâtre la 3ème semaine de juillet." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Theatre Festival the third week of July.

Sam'Africa, festival de musiques africaines." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Sam'Africa festival of African music.

Le foie gras dans son palais le dernier week-end de novembre." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The foie gras in his palace last weekend of November.

• But also many beautiful villages nearby, such as Castelnau-Barbarens, Boulaur, Simorre, Gimont Mauvezin, Cologne ...

Aerial Lombez		Old City Hall court now
Lombez under snow		Chapel St. Majan
Reliquary of St. Majan		Map Historical Lombez

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -9°C - Max. -1°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 3°C

Monplaisir Monblanc   Monblanc Yvonne and Mike offer you a warm welcome at 'Monplaisir', a renovated farmhouse close to the market towns of Samatan and Lombez in the east of the Gers region. Located in the village... Located 6.6 km from Lombez 60 € the double room

La ferme des mouleres     9.7 L'Isle-en-Dodon Between countryside and the Pyrenees, we welcome you to our farm in organic production. The entrance to our guest rooms you will enjoy your stay at your leisure. We look forward to... Located 11.8 km from Lombez 56 € the double room

L'oustaou     9.2 Sajas Renovated old house. Relaxation, friendliness, good food, Many activities nearby, ideal step towards the Pyrenees, Lourdes, Spain. Basque Country, Spain. Located 14.1 km from Lombez 60 € the double room

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Gite de Saint-Bent   9.5   SPECIAL OFFER Boulaur Another way zen bio and enjoy your holidays! Situated 65 km from Toulouse and 20 km from Auch, Gers in the hills overlooking the Pyrenees, on an organic property 5000sqm in lush greenery.... Located 15.9 km from Lombez From 600 € to 1350 € per week

FERME 13p piscine, sauna, tennis, lac Castelnau-Barbarens New for 2012: indoor tenniscourt at the spot. 'En Laurenc' is our farm in the South of France where we have 2 gîtes and Bed & Breakfast. There is one gîte for 5 persons and a maison... Located 21 km from Lombez From 1390 € to 2900 € per week

La Franluquière Marignac-Lasclares The Franluquière is an old house built in 1805, mud brick, nestled in a park of 5000m² completely enclosed and wooded area where you will discover refreshing shade under a small pond... Located 25 km from Lombez From 550 € to 600 € per week

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Camping du Lac de Thoux St-Cricq   Thoux Holidays for all the family in the Gers countryside, 35 km from Toulouse and Auch. A 3-star camping site next to a 70-hectare lake with plenty of fish. The leisure park features a sandy... Located 25 km from Lombez From 16 € to 20 € per day

Camping Aux Mêmes     9.6 Bellegarde Near the tiny village of Bellegarde in Gascony just south of the Dordogne is this typical Gascogne farm with small family run 3* campsite having views of the Pyrenees and surrounding... Located 25 km from Lombez 18 € per day

Domaine le Castagné     9.2 Auch In family camping, rental cottages, cabins, bed and breakfast. Exceptional facing 2 Castles. Homes classified 3 ears Gîtes de France. A 3 km of auch, capital of Gascony, country, on-site.... Located 29 km from Lombez 15 € per day

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Le Val De Save      7.8 Lombez Located in the heart of the Gers department, Hotel Val de Save welcomes you in a peaceful and elegant setting with a cheerful atmosphere. The hotel features comfortable rooms that are... Located in Lombez Room from 45 €

Hotel Club Vacanciel Samatan      7.7 Samatan Situated just 200 metres from the centre of Samatan in the Gers region, Hotel Club Vacanciel offers modern guestrooms set alongside the huge Samatan lake. All the guestrooms at Club... Located 1.8 km from Lombez Room from 34 €

Logis Au Canard Gourmand      9.5 Samatan Logis Au Canard Gourmand is located in Samatan. It offers individually decorated rooms situated around a patio equipped with a Jacuzzi, and free Wi-Fi connection. Each spacious and... Located 2.7 km from Lombez Room from 65 €

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