Pessan, located between Auch and Castelnau-Barbarens, was founded during the construction of the Benedictine abbey in the 9th century. The village is an old fortified town which preserves a remarkable architecture.
It is rich in Gallo-Roman remains, a white marble sarcophagus sculpted in En Castéra and a treasure of coins from the Middle Ages. The abbey of this village was destroyed and rebuilt several times, notably during the 8th, 9th and 13th centuries. It was later replaced by a chapter of twelve canons.
The Pessan gate-tower is also a major site in this picturesque village: it is a vestige of the old fortifications of the 13th century. It is a typical specimen of a fortified gate of a Gascon village in the Middle Ages. The gate is open in one of the square towers which ensured the flanking of this town.
Village of the Land of Art and History Grand Auch Coeur de Gascogne, guided tours are offered by tour guides (all year round for groups by reservation, according to a calendar for individuals).
All dates and practical information are available from the Grand Auch Coeur de Gascogne tourist office.
Opening
Opening from January 01, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Rates
Free
Services
Services
- Guided tours
