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Culture and Heritage
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A small town in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Galan is a bastide located 27 kilometers from Tarbes and Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges.
The heritage of Galan is very interesting, especially with regard to its civil and religious architecture. Indeed, at the bend of a street, you will not be surprised to see a 13th century gate tower, houses placed on arcades, half-timbering...
The Town Hall is also original because it was built on a hall. It is probably dated from the 14th century and has an orange roughcast as well as a very beautiful flowered balcony.
You cannot miss its Saint-Julien de Brioude church. Its bell tower, equipped with a large spire 16 meters high, will lead you straight to the religious building. It mixes the Romanesque and Gothic style. Inside, you will have the chance to admire some murals as well as numerous stained glass windows representing several Saints. It was listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 1944.
The village is crossed by several streams including the Baïsole and the Petite Baïse. It is a preserved environment, in the heart of the mountain.
The actress, Françoise Bertin, was from Galan!
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A small town in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Galan is a bastide located 27 kilometers from Tarbes and Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges.
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