What if the streets of Auch could talk? They would tell you about D'Artagnan's footsteps, the secrets of Queen Margot, the misadventures of Stendhal or Victor Hugo during their stay in Auch...

In this new immersive video, follow Aymeric, tour guide from the Pays d'art et d'histoire Grand Auch Cœur de Gascogne service through an urban stroll punctuated with surprising anecdotes about these great names who passed through Auch.

Along the streets, Aymeric invites us to discover…:

  • The very contrasting views of Victor Hugo (alias Toto) and Stendhal on the Sainte-Marie d'Auch Cathedral (and the journeys to reach the city 🥵​);
  • Anecdotes about the passage of Henry VI and Queen Margot in Auch;
  • The mythical figure of D'artagnan : this legendary Gascon with extraordinary panache, may have saved the king, but above all boosted our local pride for centuries to come!
  • How Zavatta (in particular), the king of the circus, allowed Auch to become a circus city.

🎙️ This format combines historical narration, surprising anecdotes and visual immersion. It is an invitation to see Auch differently.

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22 May 2025