Balade patrimoine Montaut : une bastide agricole et industrieuse
Description
Confronted by Bigorre, which threatened her lands, the viscountess Margaret of Bearn signed a contract of protection that would ensure equality of rights and possessions with Arnaud Guilhem, the abbot of St Pé de Bigorre. From this political act, a new city between Bearn and Bigorre was born in 1308, a fortified town called Montaut, which would boost the economic and demographic development of the region. The chosen site, shielded from floods, was the Mons Altus, the High Mount, which became Montaut. Its extensive forests and subsoils rich with limestone led to the building of lime kilns, which would comfortably supply the needs of construction at the time and in the future.
Technical informations
1.3 km
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max. 320 m
min. 314 m
17 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
The Bruquet fountain
From the start at the church square, go round the church to the left to reach the square Place de la Bastide. Looking at the church go to the right and take the first road on the right. Cross the railway while being careful with trains and arrive at the Bruquet fountain.
Go to the factories and the small village of Lassun
From the fountain, retrace your steps and turn right. You will see houses with courtyards. Continue straight ahead on the road Rue de Lassun to reach the factories and the small village of Lassun.
The lime kilns and the railway station
At the Calvary turn left and go straight ahead to the church. The doors and windows of houses. With the church to your left, continue straight ahead. Cross the road Rue du Moulin and go straight on. Take the left bend to reach the lime kilns and the station.
Additional information
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Loop
Thèmes
Cultural
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 59 13 94 99
Office de tourisme communautaire
Web site (URL) : www.tourisme-bearn-paysdenay.com
Office de tourisme communautaire
Animaux bienvenus ?
Oui
