Stand out from the crowd: make sure your potential clients right here in the Midi-Pyrénées know who you are, what you can do for them and how to reach you. Get your Showcase Display advertisement plus FREE one-page website from only €80.00 per month. It's easy! Historical Sites: 23 English-Speaking Business Directory Entries in The AngloFILE Abbaye de Flaran: Built in 1151 by Cistercian monks, the Abbey is now a cultural centre. Visit possible of the church, cloisters and dormatory. Open 09:30-12:30 and 14:00-18:00 (in July and August 09:30-19:00). In Valence sur Baise (32). View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 28 50 19 Abbaye de Saint-Michel: X111 century Abbey found in Gaillac, Tarn. Vaulted galleries exhibiting archealogical collections, scared art and wine legends. Glass and earth productions, artifacts from Gaillac churches. Open 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-19:00. Website · (new window) View/Print full details Tel: 05 63 41 03 81 Cathedrale Sainte Marie d'Auch: Listed as a World Heritage Site and dating from 1489. Renowned for its large stained glass windows. Open October to March (09:30-12:00 and 14:00-17:00); April to September (08:30-12:00 and 14:00-18:00). July and August (08:30-18:30). View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 05 04 64 / 05 62 63 28 50 Chateau de Cassaigne: Built in 1247, this castle is surrounded by vineyards. It is possible to visit the vaulted kitchens, associated rooms, a cellar and Armagnac tasting room. Free. Open 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 (10:00-19:00 in July and August). In Cassaigne (32). View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 28 04 02 Fax: 05 62 28 41 43 Chateau de Foix: 11th century castle which was never attacked and so remains intact. Closed in January and Mondays and Tuesdays from November to April. Overlooks the centre of Foix (09). Website · (new window) View/Print full details Send an e-mail Tel: 05 34 09 83 83 Chateau de Gramont: Gothic mansion and Renaissance wing inspired by Italian taste. Notable for the ribbed vaulting over the staircase and a small oratory. Open February to November (14:00-18:00). May to September also open 10:00-12:30. In the centre of Lavit (82). Website · (new window) View/Print full details Tel: 05 63 94 05 26 Fax: 05 63 94 14 63 Chateau de Lavardens: Dating from 1620, the castle has been renovated since 1960. Frequently used for exhibitions and events. Open 10:30-12:30 and 14:00-17:00 (10:00-19:00 in July and August). Closed 15 January to 15 February. In Lavardens (32). Website · (new window) View/Print full details Send an e-mail Tel: 05 62 58 10 61 Fax: 05 62 58 10 62 Chateau de Loubens: Vaulted cellars, grain attics and furnished rooms can be visited in the 16th century castle. Open Sundays and holidays in May, June and September to 11th November; July: 1st and last Sundays and August: Thursday to Sunday. 14:30-18:30. In Loubens (31). Website · (new window) View/Print full details Tel: 05 61 83 12 08 Chateau du Busca Maniban: Dating fron the 17th century, the castle offers the possibility of visiting guard and armoury rooms, the kitchen and the chapel. Open April to November (14:00-18:00, closed Sundays); other times by appointment. Located in Mansencome (32). View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 28 40 38 Fax: 05 62 68 20 44 Chateau Monluc: 16th century castle with vaulted cellars. Restored throughout turbulent history. Open from February-December Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00-12:00;15:00-19:00 and Sunday from 15:00-19:00 View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 28 94 00 Collegiate Church of La Romieu: Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the church dates from the 14th century. Open October to April (10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00); May to September (10:00-19:00), Sundays afternoon only. In the centre of La Romieu (32). Website · (new window) View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 28 86 33 L'Escalier monumental d'Auch: sur les traces D'Artagnan.: Built in 1863 with 370 steps and climbing to 35 metres. Set at the foot of D'Artagnan's statue in Auch, Gers. View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 05 22 89 Fax: 05 62 05 92 04 La Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez: 500 lights illuminate the architecture of this cathedral at night in the Aveyron. Audio guide telling the history. Located rue de l'Embergue. View/Print full details Tel: 05 65 87 12 59 Le village fortifie de Laressingle et le camp de siege medieval: Fortified 18th century village with castle, museum, medieval architecture. Open everyday except Wednesdays from January to April from 14:00-!7:00. May and June from 11:00-19:00 and September from 11:00-17:30, October to December from 14:00-17:00. View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 68 33 88 Le Village Gaulois: The Gallic village is a natural site of archaeological reconstruction set in 9 hectares. It contains a number of traditional dwellings and in the summer there are demonstrations of industry and craft. Open Easter to November. Located Saint-Julien (31) Website · (new window) View/Print full details Send an e-mail Tel: 05 61 87 16 38 Fax: 05 61 97 41 94 Maison natale du Marechal Foch: Souvenirs, documents and private objects of Marechal Foch. Building bought by the State during the second World War and classed as an historical monument in 1938. Located 2, rue de la Victoire, Tarbes. Open 09:00-12:00 every day except Tuesday. View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 93 19 02 Saint-Martin-d'Oydes: Mediaval village built around a fortified church with its traditional bell tower. Visit the Saint-Anasthase fountain. Located in the Ariege. View/Print full details Tel: 05 61 02 30 70 Site de Latour: A group of buildings including a castle depicting many aspects of life in a bygone age. Open 15:00-19:00 (June and September, Sundays only; July and August, Thursday to Sunday) Groups all year round through advance booking. In Latour (32). View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 62 27 99 Tour de Termes: The tower from a medieval castle. There is a museum of 'Gascon Panache' and medieval reenactments take place in summer. Open October to May (14:00-18:00, closed Tuesdays); June to September (10:00-19:30, closed Tusday mornings). Terme d'Armagnac (32). Website · (new window) View/Print full details Tel: 05 62 69 25 12 Usine Aubert-Duval Fortech: The first metallurgical factory in Europe. Forging and stamping using aluminium, titanium and other metals destined for the Aeronautical, space, defence and energy secteurs. Located in Pamiers, Ariege. View/Print full details Tel: 05 61 68 44 00 Usine MAP: Created in 1986 and specialising in coverings for space and high technology industries, specifically satellites. 2 hour group guided visits offered by appointment only. Located in Pamiers View/Print full details Tel: 05 61 68 09 17 Visite de la Bastide de Lauzerte: Classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Lauzerte is known for it's architecture, the quality of the buildings and the environment. Open 09.00-18.00 every day. View/Print full details Tel: 05 63 94 61 94 Fax: 05 63 94 61 93 Visite des Maisons du Moyen Age: Visit medieval houses in the centre of Cahors and discover how people lived 9 centuries ago and the architecture of the day. Open 09:00-12:00 Mon.-Sat. 14:00-18:00 Everyday View/Print full details Tel: 05 65 53 20 65
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