ETAPE02-RIEUMES - BOULOGNE SUR GESSE - TOUR DE LA HAUTE-GARONNE A VELO

VITAL family cutlery In my cutlery shop, I offer you my own creations and those of our regional craftsmen. As well as popular knives such as Opinel, Laguiole, Thiers, etc.To help you with your projects, I offer the following services: - The creation of made-to-measure knives using different materials for the handle and the choice of steels according to the intended use. - Direct sales of knives with personalised advice - Sharpening of all types of knives - Creation of professional knives (for butchers, restaurateurs, etc.) - Leatherwork with hand-drawn and hand-stitched seams - Wood engraving to personalise the handle of your knife Cutlery training and courses Alexandre Vital offers a range of introductory courses in cutlery, to suit all levels and budgets. Each trainee leaves with a knife of their own making, worth around half the cost of the course. For those on a smaller budget, or for a first discovery, we also offer a half-day course dedicated to the creation of the Vital folding knife.

Jeudi de 8h à 13hLieu de rencontre et de promenade, la convivialité estau rendez-vous le jeudi matin sur les allées, la place du Foirail et la place d’Armes.

Rieumes, the Gascony bastide in the heart of the Savès area. The premiers Gers hillsides with terraces overlooking the Garonne river, the Savès contains a changing landscape punctuated with forests, rivers, artificial lakes for irrigation and agricultural land. In the Rieumes township we can admire the beautiful bourgeois timber-framed houses, windmills and the pretty dove-cots as well as a well-preserved former grain-market. The 17 other townships of “Savès 31” also contain a rich architectural heritage which invites you to stroll around, take a detour while exploring and find the surprise of uninterrupted views of the Pyrenees Mountains...

L’Isle-en-Dodon, at the gates of the Comminges region. The 2000 inhabitants of this fortified village welcome you to their green and peaceful rural setting going back to the Middle-Ages. The village centre has maintained its historical character with a circular boulevard (former perimeter ditches/moats) its small squares and old buildings, narrow streets and its fortified church built in the 14th Century, the last remains of what was once the Castle of the Counts of Comminges.

Home-made pizzas to take away and rotisserie at weekends. Coffee break.Multi-service grocery shop with general groceries and many local producers. Bread and gas depots.

The market is on Saturday mornings, and it's a real meeting place! You can meet up for a coffee in one of the town's bistros or the "tiers-lieu", a second-hand shop that also serves drinks, and do your shopping for the week with local producers and itinerant traders, combining business with pleasure!The market is organised around the large market hall in the village square, where you'll find everything you need for the weekend's menu.

1 hour from Toulouse and the Pyrenees, L' Isle-en-Dodon offers on the heights of its hillsides a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees. Labeled Station Verte for nature holidays!Situated in the heart of the Comminges region, L’Isle-en-Dodon is the ideal town for enjoying the pleasures of the countryside whilst remaining close to all the amenities of the major cities. Awarded the ‘Station Verte’ label, its two associated events (the Ecotourism Festival in spring and the Local Produce Festival in autumn) showcase further attractions of this ancient town of the Counts of Comminges. Its 11th-century fortified medieval town centre, with its red brick, is reminiscent of the bastides of the Toulouse region. The town centre has retained its historic and architectural character: its boulevard (which was once the town’s moat), its narrow streets, and its old half-timbered houses typical of the Gascon region… Of the castle of the Counts of Comminges, a few remains of the walls can still be seen on private property, including one visible to all on Rue Maubec, and the church, built between the 14th and 16th centuries, with its fortified chancel constructed on the remains of the castle’s 12th-century chapel, its Gothic porch and its 33-metre-high bell tower dating from the 16th century. It was extended in the 19th century when part of the nave collapsed. Inside, admire the stained-glass windows with their intense, deep colours from the 16th-century school of Arnaud de Moles, a 16th-century wooden Pietà and a 19th-century Magen-built organ, which is a listed monument. Restored between 2010 and 2012, you can see the frescoes discovered during the restoration in the church’s chancel, and in a room at the rear – during Heritage Days – the treasure chamber! In the town centre, you’ll also discover the town hall and market hall, an imposing building constructed between 1852 and 1854. Built entirely of brick, it comprises two symmetrical market halls with the town hall at its centre. In the Town Council Chamber of the town hall, you can admire the magnificent frescoes by René Gaston-Lagorre, which depict life in L’Isle-en-Dodon, farming and traditions throughout the four seasons, with a reference to a myth that you can discover by scanning the QR code on site. You can also admire Lagorre’s triptych paying tribute to the martyrs of the Maquis de Meilhan. The lake area and its sports complex, where the holiday village is situated, featuring an outdoor fitness circuit, a swimming pool, a pump track, rugby and football pitches, as well as a multi-purpose sports ground. A cinema showing three screenings a week and hosting themed evenings… and local organisations that bring the community to life with a wealth of sporting and cultural activities, as well as charitable initiatives. The Charron and Sewing Machine Museum, Jean-François Coutens invites you to visit his grandfather’s workshop and learn about the wheelwright’s trade, as well as to explore his collection of antique sewing machines, which tell the story of what everyone in his family experienced from the 19th century to the 1970s. The surrounding villages also hold a few hidden gems. For example: In Agassac, the ‘PIERRE BLANCHE’, a Gallo-Roman stele carved from Saint-Béat marble, on display at the town hall. In Saint-Laurent, the ruins of the Priory and the frescoes by the painter René Gaston-Lagorre in the church (currently closed until 2029 for restoration) Also worth exploring: Puymaurin (the village, its church, and the Rando Comminges walking route), Saint-Frajou (the art museum, the miraculous fountain and the lake, which make for a lovely walk), the Labastide-Paumès Rural Museum, the St Pé-d’Arès Chapel in Fabas… But all this heritage doesn’t mean you should overlook the local cuisine: several restaurants serve traditional dishes that are highly regarded. You can also easily meet producers of fattened ducks, cheese, vegetables or meat – whether organic or not – at the market or on their farms. There are numerous signposted walking trails through the hillsides, offering breathtaking views of the Pyrenees. Discover our landscapes using the “RANDO COMMINGES” app There’s a botanical trail in the Saint-Pierre neighbourhood of L’Isle-en-Dodon where you can explore the local flora; you’ll come across it on the walk starting from the lake. In April, local producers showcase their finest produce at the Spring and Taste Fair.

Fortified church of the XIVth century built in bricks Built in 1307, it dominates the city center by its fortified chevet. The present sacristy would perhaps correspond to the chapel of the castle. To be seen: Wooden pieta of the XVth century, the organs, the stained glass windows with bright colors. During its restoration in 2010, murals were discovered in the choir.

Early 20th-century wheelwright's workshop, fully restored and in working order. Sewing workshop with its many sewing machines, the oldest dating from 1867.

Mathieu Solle has been celebrating the traditions of the South West of France for 15 years. Bigorre black pork, Gascon pigs, Tarbais beans. Mathieu took over the family farm and milk production in 2004. After the first milk crisis in 2006, Mathieu began to diversify his business by producing Tarbais beans on 7 hectares, then in 2015 he started breeding Bigorre black pigs and Gascon cows, gradually abandoning his Blonde d'Aquitaine. Today Mathieu is not only a fattener, he is also a breeder, rearing 200 pigs and 40 cows. Farm sales by appointment, delivery to order.

The Village de vacances Le Plech provides a welcome all year round. Perfect for spending time with your family, friends or for sports workshops. In July and August: access to the swimming pool.12 holiday villas built in shaded areas only a few metres from the water. Each villa includes: a living room/kitchen area, one bedroom with a double bed, one bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom, and toilet. Entertainment room with TV, library, games, volleyball pitch, and laundry room. In July and August: access to the recreational body of water and swimming pool.

Boulogne-sur-Gesse, in the heart of Gascony. This former 13th Century bastide neighbouring the Gers and the Hautes-Pyrenees is dominated by the Notre Dame de l'Assomption church. With a rich historical past linked to the Nizors Abbey, it was founded by Cistercian monks and continues to shelter a few vestiges. Don't forget to stroll along the banks of the Boulogne Lake which is overlooked by an 8 arched viaduct and has numerous recreational facilities (pedalos, swimming pool, water-slide...)

It is an old bastide founded in the 13th century by the Cistercian monks of Nizors Abbey. The town centre, dominated by the church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption, still houses vestiges such as loopholes, walls and moats. Labelled "Station Verte" (Green resort) for nature holidays! The town of Boulogne, with two coats of arms, is an ancient bastide founded in the 13th century by the Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Nizors. Nestled between Gascony and the Pyrenees, in the Pays de Comminges. The town centre, dominated by the church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption, still houses vestiges of this bastide. Rich in this historical past, Boulogne sur Gesse remains the guarantor of local traditions and know-how. Surrounded by lakes, wooded and protected areas, this rural village is a peaceful holiday resort where its undulating landscapes form a restful area.

Visit the alpaca farm, the wool processing workshops and the craft shop. Our farm is located 1km from the Gimone lake and 4km from the centre of Boulogne sur Gesse. Visits by appointment last around 1? hours.Visits are by appointment only and last between 1 and 1? hours (Mondays and Thursdays, 2pm). We meet the Alpacas, most often the suckling females and their young crias. This is an opportunity to talk about the origins and specific characteristics of these animals, our choices and our day-to-day husbandry. Then we present our various workshops and wool processing trades: carding, spinning, dyeing, machine knitting, weaving, felting, etc. And finally we end the visit in our shop area where you can discover all our articles. Apple juice and chestnut cream produced on the farm are also on sale.

Hall built according to the project of the architect Achille Ambialet, in 1869. The town hall forms a monumental ensemble that brings together the functions of market, town hall and justice. It is a mixed structure with a main facade of dressed stone with traditional architectural decoration, and a metal structure for the market area.

In 1283, Abbot Taillefer, superior of the Cistercian abbey of Nizors, founded the bastide town of Boulogne. The church was started around this time but finalised later. It used to have a rectangular plan. Side chapels were added in the 15th century. The base of the square tower forms a vaulted porch, supported by large square pillars. The spire above the bell tower was destroyed by lightning in 1883 and rebuilt in 1890. The lower part is one of the rare testimonies of 14th century bastide architecture.

Refined bistro cuisine featuring local delicacies. We source our produce locally, working closely with local producers to guarantee the freshness and quality of our meats, vegetables and eggs. Our meat comes from the Boulogne-sur-Gesse abattoirs, guaranteeing exemplary traceability.

A souvenir of your stay, to give as a present or to treat yourself, come and discover the Tourist Office shop in Boulogne-sur-Gesse.The Tourist Office shop welcomes you all year round and offers a selection of quality products that are 100% local and in season, reflecting the richness of the region. Whether you're a holidaymaker or a local, stock up here on local and seasonal products and find the ideal souvenir or gift to suit all budgets. The team at the Tourist Office will advise you and help you make your choice: duck rillettes, lemonade, magnet and much more. Our opening times: urlz.fr/sWtN

Every Wednesday morning you'll find local producers selling cheese, vegetables and charcuterie. But also textiles (clothes, household linen...), decoration, kitchen utensils...

Tour of the largest Gallo-Roman villa excavated in France. The museum is temporarily closed.Centre des Monuments Nationaux. All year round, Montmaurin's archaeological sites and museum take you back in time to discover prehistoric man and the Gallo-Romans, with visits to the Gallo-Roman villas of Lassalles and la Hillère and the archaeological museum. The museum, located in the centre of the village, has 3 permanent exhibition rooms with a modern, educational museography. It displays objects unearthed from the Gallo-Roman villa at Lassalles and La Hillère, as well as those found in prehistoric caves and rock shelters in the surrounding area: the skeleton of a cave lion, carved stones, the mandible of early man and, of course, a facsimile of the famous Lespugue Venus. At the Lassalles site, visitors will discover living quarters, several courtyards, columns and veneers of Pyrenean marble, as well as sublime mosaics with complex geometric motifs dating from the 4th century AD. You can also visit the ancient site of La Hillère and the Notre-Dame chapel, which houses several mosaics. For information on opening times and conditions, visit the monument's website at www.montmaurin-archeo.fr or call 05.61.88.39.94.Covid-19 notice: Museum self-tour for the villa Lasalles, 2 commented visits per day, no groups visits this summer. The ticket office is on site without fixed hours or reservation needed. Facemask is mandatory from 11 years old onwards. From the villa built near the middle of the 1st Century of our time, modified in the 3rd and 4th Centuries, it remains some ruins of the vestibule, the temple, nymphs, some of the living areas and several courtyards. Gallo-Roman villa: the Urbana part (largest villa excavated from the ground in France). Museum made up of 3 exhibition rooms (located in the village centre). Permanent exhibition: vestiges excavated from the Gallo-Roman villa of Montmaurin. 1 pre-historic room. The musem part of the visit is temporarily closed due to the former presbytery renovation in a "Centre d'interprétation territorial" presenting the natural and the archaeological heritage (prehistoric times and gallo-roman) of Montmaurin. The opening of this centre is scheduled for June 2019. This investment is initiated by the National Museum Centre, managing a hundred monuments in France, 11 in Occitanie including Montmaurin.