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La Bastide d'Hastingues
Description
Bastide founded in 1289 by Edward I of England.
Franchises confirmed in 1321, authorizing a weekly market and two annual fairs.
In 1342, the King-Duke authorized the installation of a river port.
The town was fortified and coins were minted.
During the Wars of Religion, the town was burnt down in 1523, then part of the walls were destroyed.
On a hillock overlooking the river called the Gaves reunited, elongated plan adapted to the topography.
To see : the 14th century gate.
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Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 58 73 00 52
Office de Tourisme du Pays d'Orthe et Arrigans
e-mail : tourisme@orthe-arrigans.fr
Office de Tourisme du Pays d'Orthe et Arrigans
Typologie de site
Fortified town
Classement
Unlisted
Infos sur la visite
Conditions de visite : Unaccompanied tours
Conditions de visite : Guided tour by appointment only
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