The village developed around the ford that had allowed people to cross the Garonne River since time immemorial. There are traces dating back to the 13th century of a toll castle, of which only its reputation and a few written records remain today. This ford was part of the Ténarèze, a route linking Bordeaux to the Pyrénées-Orientales, and was therefore a very busy crossing point, both for trade and for invaders!
Presentation of Thouars-sur-Garonne
Located in the Garonne Valley, north of the Pays d'Albret, the municipality's activity is mainly focused on large-scale farming of corn, fruit, and vegetables.
An agricultural community located between the Garonne and Baïse rivers, Thouars-sur-Garonne currently has 182 inhabitants and is 117 meters above sea level.
Anecdotes in Thouars-sur-Garonne
Since ancient times, a ford has allowed passage from Ténarèze to the Garonne River at Thouars-sur-Garonne. There is also evidence of a castle, likely a toll castle, as a toll is mentioned in Thouars in the 13th century, according to Ch. Higounet, port on the Garonne River.
Monuments:Fignac burial mound – Railway: ancient road, branch of the Ténarèze that borders the municipalities of Thouars and Feugarolles (former ford of the Ténarèze) – 12th-century church (13th century with bell tower) – River slipway (the municipality is bordered to the east by the Garonne and to the west by the Baïse).
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