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History. Lectoure was a prehistoric oppidum, capital of Lactorates. Barbarian invasions forced residents to raise the walls and make Lectoure a stronghold for centuries. The town became the capital city of the Earldom of Armagnac in 1325, [4] ruled by a powerful family descended from the ancient Dukes of Gascony, who held court at Lectoure.
Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Cathedral. Lectoure grew and ramparts were built to strengthen it. In the Middle Ages, it was considered the capital of Lomagne and the County of Armagnac. The twelfth century Cathedral is a splendor that shows the wealth of the city.
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Lectoure is classified as a recommended detour town (plus beau detour) Address: Lectoure, Condom, Midi-Pyrenees, 32700, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 43.935, longitude 0.6219
La Romieu Collegiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes): heritage site (11 km)Jardin et arboretum de Coursiana: remarkable garden (11 km)Gramont Chateau: national monument (12 km)Blaziert: ville fleurie 4* (12 km)Regular market(s) are held in Lectoure each Friday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.) The French version of this page is at Lectoure (Francais)
From an architectural point of view, Lectoure is a real jewel because it retains many buildings that bear witness to its history. The main artery of the city is lined with mansions and mansions built between the seventeenth and nineteenth century.
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Lectoure, capital of the county of Armagnac, experienced several sieges, in particular that of 1473 after Lectoure took its independence from the crown. A brutal battle led by Louis XI’s soldiers ended with the death of Jean V d'Armagnac and the almost total destruction of the city.
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Unique in France, the antique dealers of Lectoure have their very own village! Situated in the former residence of the Counts of Armagnac, this plays host to lovers of bric-a-brac all year round: ancient treasures, vintage items and quirky objects, a veritable Aladdin’s cave is waiting to be explored in an exceptional setting.
Oct 4, 2023 · The couple chanced upon the dilapidated remains of what was originally The Royal Tannery (the Manufacture Royale de Lectoure), built by Pierre Racine in 1754. Abandoned for 30 years, it had been on the market for over a decade.
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