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Montgaillard

A fortified medieval village, this English stronghold was a strategic position during the Hundred Years' War. Until 1284, it controlled the lands of what is now the commune of La Bastide de Vianne. A few remains from this period still exist, including the castle (13th century), the ramparts, a fortified gate, and the 13th-century church.

 

Montgaillard is located at an altitude of 163 meters and has a population of approximately 171.

 

History: Montgaillarddeveloped around the castle built at the end of the 12th or beginning of the 13th century. It is a parish detached from that of Calézun, whose church was built in a corner of the village as part of the fortifications. At that time, the village had a single gate. This castrum is mentioned in 1259: it was then held by three co-lords, the Astaffords, the Paderns, and the Gontauds, before being acquired by Jourdain de l'Isle in 1275.
At the end of the 13th century, houses and airials occupied the fortified area. An English stronghold belonging to the Duke of Aquitaine, Montgaillard later became a seigneury of the Albret family.
 
 
Fun fact: Did you knowthat Montesquieu owned a vineyard covering more than ten hectares in Montgaillard?

Monuments:12th-century church– Gallo-Roman ruins – Feudal ruins – Viewpoints over the Garonne Valley 

 

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Envie d’une escapade en Albret ?

Séjournez au cœur de Nérac à l’Hôtel Henri IV

Découvrez l’Hôtel Henri IV, hôtel 3 étoiles de charme situé au cœur de Nérac, idéal pour un week-end, une étape touristique ou un séjour détente.

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Hôtel Henri IV Nérac - Albret Tourisme
Hôtel Henri IV Nérac - Albret Tourisme

Séjournez au cœur de Nérac à l’Hôtel Henri IV

Envie d’une escapade en Albret ? Découvrez l’Hôtel Henri IV, hôtel 3 étoiles de charme situé au cœur de Nérac, idéal pour un week-end, une étape touristique ou un séjour détente.

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Henri IV Castle Museum
Moulin des Tours

Guided tours in February

From Tuesday, February 10 to Thursday, February 19,

The Albret Tourist Office invites you to follow its guides on a journey of discovery:

 

of the Moulin des Tours and

of the Henri IV Castle Museum

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