Saint-Mont

Saint-Mont

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A little history ...

Saint-Mont village is built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Adour river Gascon. This location has made this village a place steeped in history. Inhabited since the dawn of humanity, this mountain was consecrated by the Druids and Romans, to whom we owe our civilization, which made this strategic site a strong point: an oppidum.

Introducing different cultures of the vine, they built temples in which they offered sacrifices to pagan gods. In the year 1050, a local lord, Bernard Tumapaler founded on the ruins of the old oppidum, the monastery dedicated to St. John and connected to the order of Cluny. The monks occupy the place until the French Revolution and in 1791, the Monastery will be auctioned as a national asset.

Saint-Mont in the Gers, (324 inhabitants) is a historical village where they live. In 1972, some residents found a 1901 association called Rural Home. Since then, the tradition is perpetuated. The home, with entertainment, punctuates the life of Saint-Mont. Gascon proud tradition, the Saint-Mont not hesitate to punctuate any event with a meal that unites them and their friends, either in the hall or on the village square. Generous meal, Gascon, where Saint-Mont wine from producers Plaimont, flows.

If you visit Saint-Mont, do not miss a walk in the old village. The medieval atmosphere will surprise you. The main street, rue Sainte-Barbe, has been redeveloped to the satisfaction of the walkers. Taking the road from the church, you will surprise the latter, perched high overlooking the plain of the Adour. The church is 11th century and dazzling in its simplicity. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Attached to the church, the monastery, rebuilt in the 18th century which is privately owned. You can visit during Heritage Days. Going down the steep streets, you will discover old houses, with a very typical Tudor.

The most important event of Saint-Mont is of course the wine festival. Saint-Mont his famous vineyards every last weekend of March. Many events, tastings await. On Saturday morning, you will assist in rebuilding the setting bore, medieval ceremony was to present the wine to the monks of the year. Then you can enjoy a traditional meal Gascon (cabbage soup - fresh liver in foil - duck with braised - Gascony salad - crisp and all washed down with a glass of wine). Finally you go to the cellar where you will find the tenants for many festivals, exhibitions, explanations of the wines you taste (in moderation of course).

In addition to this important event, Saint-Mont is a village where there is always an activity. The year is punctuated by meals of Fishing, Hunting, Foyer, the Social Actions (exotic meal every first Saturday of October to benefit fully donated to organizations working for causes national or international). The third weekend in June, the local festival the last Saturday of July is the feast of the district's Cos., and the second Sunday of August is the fishing contest with his traditional meal in the open air.

Saint-Mont is a central point to navigate the surrounding Gers (Plains Arros and Adour, Coteaux d'Armagnac) and any nearby Landes (Tursan) and the Hautes-Pyrenees (Madirannais) and the Pyrenees-Atlantiques ( Bearn, Vic-Bihl).

During the weekend of the Wine Festival (last weekend of March) you can roam the earth Gers and visit the Tower of terms used d'Armagnac (12 km) and its museum, attend a novillada Plaisance -du-Gers (20 km), visiting the territories of Jazz in Marciac (35 km). Finally, Lupiac village birthplace of D'Artagnan, you expect (25 km). And that day, you will end your evening in the streets of Aignan (25 km) for a lively evening with tapas.

Remember Saint-Mont can be the starting point for festivals and other events Gers: Racing car at Easter at Nogaro (21 km), bandas y Peñas festival in Condom (50 km), Whit-Vic Fezensac ( 46 km), Country Festival (early July) Mirande (50 km), festival Tempo Latino in Vic-Fezensac (46 km) and Jim (Jazz in Marciac - early August) in Marciac (35 km).

The village and monastery		The plain of the Adour
Overview Village		Saint-Mont and Adour

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