Objective:
Program
Come and discover the Mont de Marsan citadel and the reasons for its construction during this immersive visit, delving into the customs of life in Marsan during the Renaissance, a period marked by profound changes.
Transport yourself to a time when new religious thoughts emerged, leaving an indelible mark on Mont de Marsan. Explore the crucial role played by the city and follow the tumultuous fate of its inhabitants during religious turmoil.
Uncover the motivations of the Queen of Navarre, Marguerite de Valois, who chose Mont de Marsan as an inspiration for part of her lesser-known literary work. Follow Baron de Monluc, Lieutenant-General of Guyenne, in his struggle against the Princes' army, led by the formidable Gabriel de Lorges, Count of Montgommery.
Dive into the intrigues of the French court, explore the intricacies of Protestantism in Gascony and Guyenne, and discover the campaigns in Italy, the Renaissance, the evolutions of wars, and the divergent strategies that marked this tumultuous era.
All punctuated with unheard anecdotes about the rulers of this dark and unknown period.
Get to know your character:
A small impoverished noble, Blaise de Montesquiou de Lasseran de Massencome, Baron de Monluc, was born around 1500 in Saint-Puy near Condom. He began his military career as a page and ended up as a Marshal of France! This barely educated war man would end up in legend for writing his memoirs, "The Commentaries," known worldwide!
This Gascon captain, a loyal servant of the French monarchy, distinguished himself during various campaigns in the Wars of Italy and also during the Wars of Religion, where he experienced numerous and frequent injuries.
After serving successively under Kings Francis I, his son Henry II, and the sons of the latter, Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III, he was raised to the dignity of Marshal of France towards the end of his life.
After a shot to the face, definitively retired from his military life, now dividing his existence between his townhouse in Agen and the Estillac castle, Monluc completed the writing of his "Commentaries" and died on August 26, 1577.
Free Parking at Terrasses du Midou, Mont de Marsan
The medieval city is situated between the Midou and the Douze rivers.
We will start from the terraces of Midou at the foot of the citadel ramparts, visiting the lockkeeper's house and the Lacataye Castle built in shellstone.
We will enter the feudal historic district of the city: with the Old Town street, the Lord's street, the convent, Maubec street with its Romanesque houses, the bather's dock with remnants of ramparts.
We will leave the center through the Campet gate and its watchtower, through the tannery street with its washhouse and hidden fountain at the foot of La Douze.
Once on the other side of the river, we will take the watering place dock and the Gourotte postern, the covered street, ending near the remains of the Bourg Bridge where the stroll concludes.
Place Charles de Gaulle, Mont-de-Marsan
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Visite très intéressante sur cette période peu connue car peu de traces. Gregory a su nous transporter sur les traces du baron Monluc, dans un autre monde, dans un autre siècle, pour notre plus grand bonheur., avec documents à l’appui et beaucoup de recherches historiques. Une visite à ne pas manquer.
Bonjour,
Nous avons été ravis de la visite de Mont de Marsan le vendredi 14 juin.
Visite de Mont de Marsan avec l’inquiétant baron de Monluc le samedi 1er juin. Grégory nous a enchantés avec son personnage tout droit sorti des guerres de religion. Une déambulation très agréable à la découverte des vieilles pierres de notre « capitale » landaise, nous n’avons pas vu le temps passer ! Merci beaucoup pour ce moment hors du temps 😊
Nous avons passé un très bon moment, merci pour nous avoir fait partager votre passion. Nous avons appris beaucoup de notre histoire et découvert de nouveaux lieux concernant Mont-de-Marsan alors que nous y habitons depuis très longtemps…après midi pluvieux mais pas grave… Merci encore 😁👍👍👍
Une visite très intéressante de Mont de Marsan en compagnie du Maréchal Blaise de Monluc « Mon épée au Roi, mon âme à Dieu, mon honneur pour moi. »