Vianne, une bastide sur la Baïse

A medieval bastide on the Baïse River, Vianne is an important stop for pleasure boats. To see the city walls, go to the quays of the port where people used to sail in flat-bottomed boats called gabarres, used to export local products. The mill you will see on the waterfront used to make flour that was sent to Santo Domingo. These exports have now given way to river tourism. At the foot of the mill you will see a large lock that has replaced the old "payssière", a passage used under Henry IV to let boats through. This tour will also take you to the stronghold of Montgaillard which had a strategic position during the 100 years war. You can see the remains of the 13th century castle as well as the ramparts, the fortified gate and the 13th century church.