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Auch
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Auch (Gers, France)
Auch, the administrative center of the Gers, unfolds its rich past on a hill overlooking the Gers valley. The town combines a dense medieval centre with open panoramas over Gascony. You can feel history in every cobbled street, while finding shops and lively markets. It’s an ideal stop for those who want to combine heritage, gastronomy and the regional joie de vivre.
Heritage and history
The Cathédrale Sainte‑Marie dominates the city, renowned for its numerous Renaissance stained glass windows attributed to the workshop of Arnaud de Moles. Around it, the old town preserves alleys, stone façades and remnants of medieval fortifications. Auch’s role as the historical capital of Gascony can still be read in the names of squares and public monuments.
Museums and culture
The Musée des Amériques — Auch (musée des Jacobins) brings together collections ranging from Pre-Columbian art to European decorative arts, offering an original perspective on exchanges between continents. The town also offers temporary exhibitions and a cultural schedule punctuated by concerts and local events.
Architecture and viewpoints
Above the town, the monumental staircase leading to the cathedral and the viewpoints offer beautiful views over the rooftops and the Gers countryside. There are half-timbered houses and townhouses from the 17th–18th centuries that attest to Auch’s former prosperity.
Gastronomy and local produce
The Gers around Auch is renowned for its Armagnac, foie gras and duck-based dishes. Markets offer local products and wines from nearby appellations such as Côtes de Gascogne. The town’s tables highlight these simple, rustic products.
Not to be missed
- Cathédrale Sainte‑Marie: stained glass and Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
- Musée des Amériques — Auch: Pre-Columbian collections and decorative arts.
- Place d’Artagnan: statue and Gascon atmosphere, a tribute to the famous musketeer.
- Viewpoints of the upper town: views over the Gers valley and the countryside.
- Local producers / markets: taste Armagnac, foie gras and local products.