Les balcons du temps : de la villa gallo-romaine à la bastide de Garlin

Les balcons du tamps : de la villa gallo-romaine à la bastdie de Garlin

• by mountain bike : 2h30 - Difficulty Difficult
• electric-assist bikes : 2h15 - Difficulty Difficult
• Distance : 32km
• Vertical rise : 547m
• Public : Sportifs

This cherry-tailed itinerary begins at the ancient villa of Lalonquette, with a slightly steep start on the interpretation trail to the Gallo-Roman museum at Claracq. It continues towards the bastide town of Garlin, passing by the lake, the plateau (not quite so flat!) between the Gabassot valley and the Teulère valley, on beautiful tracks through forests and rivers.

Don't miss

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  Claracq Lalonquette Gallo-Roman Museum (Built heritage) (Cultural site)

  The remains of the ancient palace of ‘Arribèra deus Gleisiars’ in Lalonquette and the Gallo-Roman museum in Claracq, which is dedicated to it, illustrate the splendour of a Gallo-Roman villa in the early centuries of our era. Dedicated to the Gallo-Roman villa, the museum is the result of several decades of research and traces the site's 500-year history. The visit is structured around six themes, each illustrating a particular aspect of the site's history: the origins of Roman Aquitaine, the aristocracy, the agricultural estate, construction techniques, the villa's décor and, finally, the revelation of the villa through archaeological excavations.

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  Gallo-Roman villa of Lalonquette (Cultural site) (Cultural site)

  This 3,000 m² country mansion stands out in its surroundings thanks to a contemporary interpretation. Numerous information panels explain the various areas that make up this 4th-century residence. Guided tours available by appointment. Audio-guided tour of the villa with the IziTRAVEL app.

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  Bastide de Garlin (Built heritage) (Heritage)

  Bastide de Garlin was founded in 1303 by Marguerite de Béarn. Places to visit: Rue Victor Lefranc, Château Hiton, the municipal park and its ruins, the Capuchin monastery, Boulevard des Remparts, the old church, the grain store on Place de la Liberté, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, and more.

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  Museum of Old Tools – ARASCLET (Craftsmanship)

  Permanent exhibition of over 2,500 machines, agricultural and craft tools, domestic objects and utensils from south-western France, representing 25 different trades and covering the period from the 17th to the 20th century. Guided or self-guided tours available.