Village of Lagraulet-du-gers

Surrounded by vineyards, Lagraulet-du-Gers is a small village in the Gers in the tradition of Gascon castelnaux.

One can see in particular the Sainte-Madeleine church (12th century), the remains of the castle and the square tower from the Middle Ages, the moat as well as the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Lannes, isolated from the village.
Curiosity in the village: the old water tower, painted by Jean-Paul Chambas, offers unusual accommodation.

The village was crossed by pilgrims going to Santiago de Compostela, the church of Sainte-Madeleine testifies to this function as a passageway with its sculpture of pilgrims and the scallop shells that are displayed there.
The apse is flat and the nave has two chapels. In the left chapel, a sculpture of a pilgrim serves as a corbel for a ribbed vault; in the right chapel, scallop shells and sculpted figures adorn corbels. The tabernacle dates from the 18th century.

Not far from the village, the Church of Saint-Lannes is a Romanesque building covered by a semi-dome vault. A ruined structure, cleaned and restored with the support of the Heritage Foundation, the original small sanctuary is believed to date back to the 4th or 5th century. The current church dates from the 12th century. It is built with particular care using dressed stone. It is known to be the result of a series of construction campaigns, but these remain difficult to date with certainty. Its location outside the village walls likely led to its deterioration and abandonment, thus explaining its ruined appearance. However, originally named the Sanctuary of Saint-Étienne de Prougnan, it held considerable importance, as evidenced by the care taken in its construction and restoration. It was an annex of Sainte-Madeleine. It remains a major architectural landmark in the history of Lagraulet.

Take "The Key to the Fields!" and discover "The Mysterious Island." Head to a grove next to a vineyard. The oaks reach for the sky. Vegetation reigns supreme. But some groves are more mysterious than others... What secrets does it hold?
To get there: Leave the village following the signs for Gondrin. Take the second road on the right towards the hamlet of "La Côte". Continue straight for 1 km to the hamlet of Barthon. After the woods, on the right, park in the designated parking areas. Then, walk up the embankment.

Theme(s) : historical heritage, town/village.