Maison de Village dans un Haut Lieu de Pèlerinage sur la Via Podiensis

Village house of over 370m² in a major pilgrimage site on the Via Podiensis

Located in the center of La Romieu, a village listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France since 2018 and a UNESCO World Heritage site for its collegiate church, this house is a historical treasure hidden from view. The village also holds the label ”Communes Haltes - Chemins de Compostelle en France,” recognizing the outstanding quality of its hospitality, infrastructure, and facilities dedicated to pilgrims and passing walkers. La Romieu is indeed a major stop on the Via Podiensis route, the path from Le Puy-en-Velay.

The house, just a few meters from the famous collegiate church, belonged to the d’Aux de Lescout family. Cardinal Arnaud d’Aux de Lescout, cousin and chamberlain to Pope Clement V, had it built in the early 14th century on the foundations of an 11th-century structure. It is U-shaped and served as a residence until 1836 when it was sold to the commune. The building then became a presbytery and later, in 1906, at the time of the separation of Church and State, a girls’ school.

This property of over 370m² features a beautiful, private, wooded garden. The house and garden sit on a 705 m² plot. Both the interior and exterior retain authentic elements and bear marks of past buildings, notably the wall of the former La Romieu church. This wall runs alongside the garden and continues into the house, evidenced by a pointed arch vault appearing in the living room. Niches and a finely crafted stone fireplace preserved through the centuries have been incorporated. The house is also one of the few in the village to have a vaulted brick cellar dating back to the Middle Ages.

Structurally, the property consists of two joined houses facing the street that runs through the village, connected by the first-floor landing. An observation tower crowns the building, offering an unparalleled view of the garden, countryside, village rooftops, and the towers of the Saint-Pierre collegiate church. This inspiring room invites contemplation and reflection.

A third building extends into the courtyard, dating from when the school occupied the premises. It can now serve as an office or be adapted for other uses according to the occupants’ wishes.

An invitation to travel through time and architecture, as well as a stop on the Way in one of the most beautiful villages of Gers. Requiring some work to bring it up to modern comfort standards, this house is the perfect link to history, featuring its own Romanesque façade hidden from view and within sight of the famous Saint-Pierre collegiate church of La Romieu. A must-see without delay.

Living area: 377 m²
13 rooms / 7 bedrooms
Closed garage for one car
Enclosed garden with privacy, terrace

ENERGY rating: E / CLIMATE rating: E
Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on average energy prices from 2021, 2022, and 2023: between €11,190 and €15,180

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