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PALAIS DES EVEQUES DE COMMINGES
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ALAN
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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.
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- Historical sites and monuments
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- Group accepted
- Guided group tour on request
- Average visit duration: 30 minutes
Languages spoken
- English
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- Bus parking
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PALAIS DES EVEQUES DE COMMINGES
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31420 ALAN
31420 ALAN