Village of Lavardens

Located on a rocky spur in the heart of Gascony and a few minutes north of Auch towards Condom, the village of Lavardens is a castelnau built around its feudal castle and church.

They form a harmonious and balanced whole in a hilly environment where cultivated fields rub shoulders with wooded areas.

"Lavardens, a slow and committed community! It belongs to the network of the national label Les Plus Beaux Villages de France"

During your visit, discover:

* Lavardens Castle, listed as a Historical Monument since 1961, 12th-17th centuries. A fief of the Counts of Armagnac, Lavardens Castle was rebuilt by Marshal Antoine de Roquelaure, a loyal companion of Henry IV. Generously rewarded for his services, and married for the second time to a very young woman, Suzanne de Bassabat, he undertook the construction of this castle out of love for her.
The Château de Lavardens is now an art center hosting exhibitions throughout the year.
To visit the castle, refer to the opening periods and hours.

* The Church of Saint-Michel: the bell tower is classified as a Historic Monument. All that remains of the old construction is the chevet, the bell tower and the Notre-Dame chapel.
The bell tower (originally a medieval tower on three levels) was completed late with a construction (XVI-XVII centuries). This more recent device can be clearly distinguished above the clock.

Throughout the commune, you can also discover the mills of Enjourdan, the twin mills of Sainte-Marie, the wash house of Parat, the Iron Cross, the Sainte-Marie Chapel…

In July and August, don't miss the traditional village night markets… Meet local artisans and producers in the picturesque alleyways and taste their fresh products while enjoying the concert playing before your eyes…

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Group visits services

• Guided group tours on request

Equipment

• Picnic area.
• Bar
• Toilet
• Restaurant

Services

• Guided tours