A former fortified village once known as Saint-Sernin-de-Larroque, Larroque-Saint-Sernin offers a historic starting point for your trip. Other points of interest include the church, the Sentier des Moulins circular walking trail, the La Semeuse viewpoint and the producers’ market. Different conditions are important when planning: church visits are by prior appointment, and the market takes place every two weeks.
Church and local history
The church was rebuilt in 1812. It is adorned with decorations by the 19th-century painter Lasseran, who came from Lectoure; its stained-glass windows were created in 1999 and 2002. Several points in time therefore come together here: the rebuilding, the 19th-century decorations and the later dates of the stained-glass windows. If you are interested in architectural and design history, you can distinguish these layers during your visit rather than reducing the building to a single date.
Visits are possible by prior appointment. Arrange your visit in advance so the church becomes a planned stop rather than a spontaneous detour.
Circular trail or viewpoint
The Sentier des Moulins circular walking trail (PR 27) starts at the picnic area in Larroque-Saint-Sernin. Its two loops showcase the northern and southern sides of the commune. This division gives the trail a clear connection to the area. In the hamlet of Roux, the La Semeuse viewpoint offers views of the Gers countryside. For your outing, you can choose between two distinct options: the trail with its loops or the view from a named viewpoint. This makes it easy to choose whether you would rather focus on a hike or a landscape vista.
Producers’ market and EOS farm shop
The producers’ market in Larroque-Saint-Sernin takes place every two weeks; refreshments are available on site from 6 to 9 p.m. If you are planning a visit to the market, check the specific market date in advance. The refreshments’ opening hours provide an additional point of reference for your visit. The EOS farm shop in Larroque-Saint-Sernin offers spice blends, herbal teas, nut butters and CBD in flower and tea form. The selection may change; if you are interested in a particular product, check its availability in advance. The market is therefore suited to a visit on a set date and during the refreshments’ service hours, while at EOS the focus is on the products you want to find.
Plan your travel dates and stay
Next, choose the focus of your stay—church history, the market, or the countryside with its walking trail and viewpoint. This lets you plan your travel dates around the interests that matter most to you and decide which of Larroque-Saint-Sernin’s different facets you would like to focus on.
Discover more destinations: Barcelonne-Du-Gers, Plaisance, Solomiac, Lussan, Espas, Galiax, Saint-Puy, Arblade-Le-Haut.
Go to the regional travel overview: Gers.
