Labastide-Savès stretches along the right bank of the Save. Its historical landmarks include Gallo-Roman origins, an ancient feudal motte, the church of Sainte Madeleine and crosses along the commune’s paths. Attelage & Aventure offers a different focus, with year-round rides in a dog-sled team on a kart. If you are considering Labastide-Savès as a destination, you can make your decision based on these different highlights.
Bastide and feudal motte
Labastide-Savès is a former bastide dating from 1271 and has Gallo-Roman origins. An ancient feudal motte remains; it is considered the foundation of the first wooden castles of Gascon lords. The date makes the bastide a specific historical landmark. The motte offers a different perspective: its significance lies in its connection to the first wooden castles of Gascon lords.
Sainte Madeleine and wayside crosses
The church of Sainte Madeleine can be identified by several architectural details. Its bell tower is octagonal, or eight-sided, and the spire is covered with slate. Inside are stained-glass windows from the 19th century, created by a glass artist from Condom. These details relate to both the exterior and interior: the shape of the tower, the material of its spire and the windows, each with their own historical period.
Besides the church, the access ramps of a former feudal castle, now vanished, have also survived. Crosses made of wood, stone or wrought iron can also be found along the commune’s paths. The wayside crosses offer a different focus from the church and the motte: rather than a single building, they are smaller landmarks encountered along different paths in the commune. Those interested in such details will find that, alongside the architecture, different materials also form part of the local heritage.
Dog-team rides
Attelage & Aventure offers year-round rides in a dog-sled team on a kart in Labastide-Savès. The rides pass over hillsides and through fields, with a team of twelve dogs. This provides a distinct activity alongside the historical landmarks: the ride focuses on the kart, the hillsides and fields, and the dog team. Check the current availability of rides before your trip.
Attelage & Aventure also offers kennel visits. Guests can feed the dogs and spend time with them there. The two activities are clearly different: on a ride, you travel with the team; during a kennel visit, you spend time with the dogs. Check in advance whether kennel visits are available.
Take the bus to the church
The LABASTIDE-SAVÈS – Labastide Saves bus stop is served by the Boulogne-sur-Gesse–Samatan–Toulouse routes. From there, the church of Sainte Madeleine is less than a ten-minute walk away. This gives you a specific point of reference when planning a visit to the church. Check the current status of the bus network before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Mérens, Crastes, Bazian, Castéra-Verduzan, Seysses-Savès, Courrensan, Mauvezin, Marguestau.
For the broader travel overview: Gers.
