Groups accepted
English
In the heart of the Bastide d’Alan, a former residence for the bishops of Comminges, where at the end of the 1400's bishop Jean de Foix de Grailly transformed it into a palace decorated with frescos. The octagonal tower contains a spiral staircase which is a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic art.
In the heart of the Bastide d’Alan, the palace is a former residence for the bishops of Comminges. At the end of the 15th Century the bishop Jean de Foix de Grailly transformed his residence into a palace decorated with frescos. The octagonal tower contains a spiral staircase which is a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic art with its sculpted cow adorning the tympanum.
Thèmes
- History
- Castle Palace
- Listed or registered (CNMHS)
- Gothic Renaissance
- Historical sites and monuments
Conforts
Spoken languages
- English
Prestations
- Adult workshop-Conferences-Temporary exhibitions
- Visites en : French English
Visite groupe
- no
- no
- Durée visite groupe : 40 min
Visite individuelle
- no
- yes
- no
- Durée visite individuelle : 00 h
Opening
L'accès est libre dans la cour jusqu'à fin septembre. Sonner à la porte si elle est fermée. Pas de visite de l'intérieur du Palais .
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