Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges
St Bertrand de Comminges ('most beautiful villages of France') is found 50 kilometres south-east of Tarbes.
Tourist Information and places to visit
St Bertrand de Comminges has been built on the site of a Roman city, at the base of the Pyrenees, and still has some Roman remains. It was a large town called Lugdunum Convenarum, where Pompeii ruled over 100,000 inhabitants.
Things have changed slightly and the village now has about 250 inhabitants!
It is in a lovely sleepy location, surrounded by the lush green valleys of the region and overlooked by the Pyrennean foothills.
Within St Bertrand de Comminges you can see some very traditional barns of the region, with their impressive carpentry work clearly visible.
To note also - the house that now holds the post office is a splendid 15th century town house known as Maison Bridaut.
St Bertrand de Comminges cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary dominates the quiet village below where the attractive little medieval houses huddle in its shadow.
The cathedral is not exactly understated, it looks as much like a fortress as a cathedral and was built in the 12th century. It is a highlight of a visit to St Bertrand de Comminges - above all for its belltower, cloister and gate. Don't miss the carvings in the choir - a fine show by the best of Toulouse craftsmen in the early 16th century.
There are also some excavated remains of the original Roman city to see.
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Tourist Classifications for Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges
- Most beautiful villages in France
Places to visit near Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
26 km: Bagneres-de-Luchon (Pyrennean spa-town)
See also Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (version Francais)
