Fourcès facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fourcès
Commune
The village of Fourcès
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Fourcès Location in France Show map of France Fourcès Location in Occitanie Show map of Occitanie
Country	France
Region	Occitanie
Department	Gers
Canton	Armagnac-Ténarèze
Area 1	23.72 km2 (9.16 sq mi)
Population  (2021)	261
• Density	11.003/km2 (28.50/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	32133 /32250
Elevation	64–180 m (210–591 ft) (avg. 65 m or 213 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

View of Fourcès

Fourcès is a small town, also called a commune, located in southwestern France. It's part of the Gers area in the Occitanie region. Fourcès is famous for its unique circular town square!

Geography of Fourcès

Fourcès is located in a beautiful part of France. It is close to other towns like Castelnau-d'Auzan and Montréal. A river called the Auzoue flows right through the middle of Fourcès, adding to its charm. The main part of the village is found on the left side of the Auzoue river.

Fourcès and its surrounding communes

Exploring Fourcès: Main Sights

Fourcès is a special kind of medieval village called a bastide. In a bastide, the houses are built in a circle. This design helped protect the village a long time ago.

Here are some interesting places to see in and around Fourcès:

• The Bastide Gasconne of Fourcès: This is the main part of the village itself. You can explore its unique circular layout.
• Old Armagnac Caves: You can find old cellars where Armagnac, a type of brandy, was stored.
• Nearby Medieval Villages:
  • The bastide of Bretagne-d'Armagnac is another interesting old village to visit.
  • The city of Montréal-du-Gers also has a medieval bastide.
  • The fortified village of Larressingle is a great example of an old defensive settlement.
• Roman History:
  • The city of Eauze is known for its Roman treasure.
  • The Gallo-Roman villa of Séviac, near Montréal-du-Gers, shows how people lived in Roman times.
• Local Culture:
  • The arena for the course Landaise is a place where a traditional type of bullfighting, without harming the animals, takes place.
  • The museum of D'Artagnan in Lupiac tells the story of the famous musketeer.
  • The Spa of Barbotan-les-Thermes in Cazaubon is a place for relaxation and health treatments.

Population of Fourcès

The number of people living in Fourcès has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population history:

See also

In Spanish: Fourcès para niños

• Communes of the Gers department