Espaon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Mont d'Astarac at 26 km from Espaon

Visit Espaon: highlights and tourist information

Espaon is situated in the Gers department and Occitanie region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Mont d'Astarac at 26 km and Martres-Tolosane at 27 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Espaon, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Espaon in Occitanie.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Mont d'Astarac

at 26 km (direction west-south-west)

The frescoes in the village church are the highlight...

See Mont d'Astarac guide

Martres-Tolosane

at 27 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Garonne department

The small village of Martres-Tolosane is known for its faiencerie workshops...

See Martres-Tolosane guide

Cazeres

at 29 km (direction south-east), in the Haute-Garonne department

Cazeres is not a tourist town, but you might like to visit...

See Cazeres guide

Carbonne

at 32 km (direction east-south-east), in the Haute-Garonne department

Ransacked as a cathar town in the 12th century, Carbonne was rebuilt...

See Carbonne guide

Rieux-Volvestre

at 32 km (direction east-south-east), in the Haute-Garonne department

The stroll along the river and the surrounding medieval red-brick...

See Rieux-Volvestre guide

Auch

at 34 km (direction north-west)

Auch, the ancient capital of Gascony, has a cathedral...

See Auch guide

Sarrant

Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction north-west)

The ancient gateway and half-timbered houses bring a medieval feel to the...

See Sarrant guide

Tourtouse

at 42 km (direction south-east), in the Ariege department

Although tiny, the castle (and picnic area) in the centre of Tourtouse...

See Tourtouse guide

Lavardens

Most Beautiful Village at 47 km (direction north-west)

The castle and the church are among the places...

See Lavardens guide

Valcabrere

at 49 km (direction south-west), in the Haute-Garonne department

Valcabrere deserves a visit because of the very lovely roman...

See Valcabrere guide

Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

Most Beautiful Village at 50 km (direction south-west), in the Haute-Garonne department

2000 years ago the town of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges had 10000 inhabitants - now...

See Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges guide

Fleurance

at 51 km (direction north-north-west)

The central square with its arcades and traditional market...

See Fleurance guide

Toulouse

at 51 km (direction east-north-east), in the Haute-Garonne department

Toulouse, with its famous red-brick architecture, is one of the...

See Toulouse guide

Saint-Lizier

Most Beautiful Village at 51 km (direction south-south-east), in the Ariege department

A small village in the Natural Regional Park of the Ariege Pyrenees,...

See Saint-Lizier guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Gers

Map of places to visit near Espaon

Markets in and near Espaon

• Rieumes: market Thursday (21km)
• Boulogne-sur-Gesse: market Wednesday (23km)
• Gimont: market Wednesday (23km)
• Seissan: market Friday (24km)
• Saint-Lys: market Tuesday (26km)
• Cazeres: market Saturday (29km)
• Carbonne: market Thursday (31km)
• Auch: market Thursday & Saturday (33km)
• Mauvezin: market Monday (35km)
• Leguevin: market Sunday (36km)

More information about Espaon, Midi-Pyrenees

Tourist attractions near Espaon, France

What to do at Espaon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Espaon.

Heritage sites

• Auch cathédrale St Just (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
• Valcabrère basilique St Just (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)
• Canal du Midi (49km)
• St Bertrand de Comminges chapelle St Julien (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (50km)
• St Bertrand de Comminges cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (50km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (50km)

National Monuments

• Montmaurin Gallo-Roman Villa (29km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin de la poterie Hillen (26km)
• Jardin et parc du château de Larra (46km)
• Parc du château de Merville (48km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gorges de la Save (27km)
• Forêt de Bouconne (38km)
• Gouffre d'Esparros (61km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ordan-Larroque (44km)

Geography and distances

Espaon is in the south-west of France at 34 kilometres from Auch, the department capital (general information: Espaon is 615 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Espaon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Agassac, Ambax, Boissede, Cadeillan, Frontignan-Saves, Garravet, Martisserre, Mauvezin, Mirambeau, Montadet, Puylausic, Sabaillan and Sauveterre.

This page in French: Visiter Espaon