Lectoure
Lectoure is in the Gers department of the Midi-Pyrenees, north of Fleurance and east of Condom.
Lectoure, once an important stopping point on the pilgrimage route to St Jacques de Compostelle, is set in the heart of the Gers, French foie gras and armagnac territory.
Lectoure is the old capital of the Lomagne region, lying between the rivers Gers and Garonne, and was once the base of the counts of Armagnac. Though in 1472 Louis XI entered the town on false promises and proceeded to kill the count and damage the town. When Auch became the capital of Gers, Lectoure became a much quieter town.
Lectoure sits high above the Gers River and wandering around the town there are many splendid views of the farming landscape below.
Lectoure is an attractive town whose centre runs down one main street with a pretty hospital and the town’s station thermale (spa) at one end and the cathedral of St Gervais and St Protais at the other. The cathedral is 15th century, built after Louis XI destroyed the previous one.
The cathedral has a striking tower with a kind of round turret attached to the bell-tower.
Next to the cathedral is the tourist office and town hall. The town hall was originally the Episcopal palace, in the 17th century, and in its cellars there is a museum. The museum contains 20 Gallo-Roman alters decorated with sacrificial animals.
Wander down below the town hall and there is the Fontaine Diane - a spring inside a little gothic building and at one stage the source of water for an active tannery industry in the town. Diana's Fountain dates back to roman times, though much of what you see now dates from the 13th century onwards.
Scattered around Lectoure there are a lot of interesting stonework and attractive buildings. These include some large 18th century mansions. One of these, once the Hotel de Castaing, is now the Hotel Restaurant de Bastard and looks very pleasant.
Near to Lectoure
A little may to the east, visit the Chateau de Gramont, an attractive and carefully furnished 'baby castle'.
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Tourist Classifications for Lectoure
- Listed as "Plus Beaux Detour" town in France (ie recommended stopover place)
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
Places to visit near Lectoure, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Lectoure.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
27 km: Condom (town) 10 km: Fleurance (town)
See also Lectoure (version Francais)
