La Romieu

Gers

Way of St James

A stop on the route to Le Puy-en-Velay

Unusual attractions

Cat Village (sculptures)

Religious heritage

Collégiale Saint-Pierre

UNESCO heritage

On the subject of the Way of St James

La Romieu, a stopover in Gascony at the crossroads on the route to Santiago de Compostela

Take the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela and stop off at La Romieu, where the routes from Le Puy and Rocamadour meet!

Nestled in the heart of the charming and unpretentious Gascon countryside, this small medieval village built of light-coloured stone hides a gem: its 14th-century collegiate church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounding the building and the arcaded square, the remaining sections of the ramparts and the cobbled streets form a harmonious setting that is perfect for a leisurely stroll...

Because that’s another thing we love about La Romieu: taking our time and enjoying the gentle way of life that is so typical of this beautiful department of Gers!

OT de Lomagne

Collégiale Saint-Pierre et son cloître

The collegiate complex at La Romieu was built in the 14th century and comprises several parts, including a church, a cloister, two towers and a Cardinal’s Palace.

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Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

Les jardins de Coursiana

Classified as a 'Remarkable Garden', this lush green space spans over six hectares and is home to thousands of plants, including 350 varieties of rose.

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Word of Mouth

In La Romieu, the cat sculptures recall the legend of Angéline, who saved cats during a famine. Moved by this story, the sculptor Maurice Serreau placed them throughout the village.

Your experiences to live in La Romieu

Towards Beauty

If you fancy a coffee, want to find a good book or even need to get some work done, pop into “On va vers le beau”! Right in the heart of the village, this new third place combines a café, a bookshop, co-working spaces and exhibition rooms – a treat for locals and visitors alike!

Stroll along the ramparts and around Place Bouet

Take the time to stroll along the ancient ramparts before entering the heart of the village through the fortified gate known as the ‘Rocamadour’. Once you reach Place Bouet, take a break on a terrace beneath the arcades and admire the houses with their light-coloured stone façades, which form a beautiful, harmonious whole.

Ideas for everyone, all the time

From May 25, 2026 to Sept. 28, 2026 from 8 a.m.

Marché des producteurs

Farmers' market in the village square of La Romieu

Next dates:

From 05/25/2026 to 09/28/2026
Open every day

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Electric bike or mountain bike rides

If you’re worried about the hills in the rolling countryside of Gascony, why not opt for a ride on an e-bike, which you can hire in the village! No risk of getting out of breath – you’ll be able to carry on chatting with your friends whilst admiring the village and its surroundings! The more adventurous can choose one of the three mountain bike trails starting from La Romieu, ranging from an easy route (6.5 km) to a very difficult one (33.6 km).

Walks along the Camino de Santiago

When the fine weather returns, make the most of the beauty and tranquillity of the countryside to walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Starting from La Romieu, take the ‘World Heritage Section’, a 14.3km loop (allow around 3 hours 20 minutes’ walking) that will take you through the Gascon countryside and its medieval villages, or follow the GR65 stage, the famous Via Podensis, to Condom and its cathedral, for a 13.8km route (allow just over 4 hours’ walking).

Farmers’ Market

From the end of June and throughout the summer, come and discover local produce from the Gascony region and locally grown vegetables every Monday morning on Place Bouet, in the heart of the village. Prunes, melons, honey, organic vegetables, duck specialities and cheeses… Enough to fill your basket to the brim!

Our recommendations

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La maison d'Aux

Chambre d'hôte

This heritage-loving couple’s home has two beautiful bedrooms, just a stone’s throw from the collegiate church. Please note the minimum stay is two nights. You'll need at least that long to experience the romantic atmosphere of this special place.

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Le Camp de Florence

Terrain de camping classé

A 4-star campsite just 500 metres from the village of La Romieu. Le Camp de Florence is a 10-hectare site set in natural surroundings, featuring a lovely water park, mobile homes, tents and pitch-only options.

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Café-librairie-coworking "On va vers le beau"

Restaurant

Pop into this café-bookshop for a coffee or to read, or take advantage of the co-working spaces and guest rooms on offer. It's a third place in the countryside, open all year round to visitors and locals alike!

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