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"... the village is a delight and the location within it perfect." Julian, from Kent.
Within the castle walls a museum brings to life the ways of local people during medieval times. There is an art gallery and several small shops selling local craft, tapestries, hand-made jewellery, ceramics and souvenirs. A creperie serves snacks and drinks throughout the day. To this day, many people continue to live in houses set into the castle walls which creates a truly unique atmosphere. Outside the castle walls, in the "Cité des Machines du Moyen-Age", there are daily hands-on demonstrations of medieval
war machines used for attacking or defending castles such as that at Larressingle. In
high season plays are performed outdoors in the gardens next door. The newly opened "Auberge de Larressingle", overlooking the castle, provides set menus and à la carte dishes at reasonable cost.
Try any of the links below for interesting newspaper articles featuring Larressingle and the surrounding areas: Views of Larressingle fortified village:
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A
small fortified hill-top village dating back to medieval times, Larressingle is
officially recognised as "one of the most beautiful villages in France".
The village is dominated by the fully preserved 13th century castle of
Larressingle, which is said to be one
of the smallest in France. Known locally as the "little Carcassonne" of the Gers, the
village lies on the St. Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage route, and is a popular site for visitors to the Gers.
Full information about the village, it's castle and the preservation work being
undertaken are available at "
The
gîtes are located on a quiet side road within sight of the castle walls with
easy access to all the amenities in the village. At an easy stroll (1.5km), the
Roman bridge Pont d'Artigue spans the River Osse and is still used today by
pilgrims on their way to Puy on the route de Compostelle.
Local postcard: