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Condom

Visit Condom, Midi-Pyrenees

The town of Condom is situated to the west of Lectoure and south of Nerac in the gers (Gascony) department of south-west France.

The town was once an important stopping point on one of the pilgrimage paths to Santiago de Compostella, around which the town developed, with wealth in more recent centuries based around the production and export of armagnac (a popular form of brandy) - initially the trade was based around the port in Condom from where the armagnac was sent to Bordeaux.

Exploring Condom

Condom Cathedral

The principal highlight in Condom is the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre and its associated cloisters. The cathedral was built at the end of the 14th century, then substantially rebuilt in the early 16th century, mostly in the gothic style.

The outside is slightly unusual in style, with the very large upright supports every few metres down the sides of the building (typical of the gothic style) allowing large windows to be included right along both sides. The entrance is ornately carved and there is also a substantial square tower, while inside the cathedral there is an interesting statue of a seated Saint-Peter.

Elsewhere in Condom

There is a small medieval old town to visit with some pleasant streets to explore - Condom is a quiet, relaxing town where you won't feel the pressure to rush around but you will be pleased you stopped for a visit. The tourist office is based in a 13th century tower (the tour d'Andiran), and there are some grand 18th century townhouses.

Don't forget to try the local brew while in Condom - Armagnac is produced here and there are several places where you can try a sample. There is also a small museum dedicated to explaining the art of armagnac production.

The market in Condom takes place on a wednesday morning in the square next to the cathedral.

Just to clear up any misunderstanding, there is no connection whatsoever between the town and the contraceptive device, they just happen to have the same name. For all that, many people like to stand grinning for a photo next to the sign bearing the town name. There is also a museum of contraceptives in Condom!

To visit near Condom

There are lots of small villages nearby in the gentle Gascony countryside that are of interest, including Fources and Montreal-du-Gers. Our own favourite sight here is the  fortified village of Larressingle, an unspoiled little place that appears unchanged since the middle ages.

Tourist classifications for Condom: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 2*;

Suggested places to visit near Condom, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Mezin 14km; Poudenas 16km; Lectoure 20km; Nerac 21km; Vic Fezensac 23km; Barbaste 25km; Fleurance 26km; Gramont Chateau 32km; Agen 34km; Auch 39km; Puymirol 42km; Auvillar 44km; Casteljaloux 45km; Laroque-Timbaut 48km; Montjoi 51km; Castelsagrat 52km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Condom

Condom tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Blaziert - ville fleurie 4* (9km) : Jardin et arboretum de Coursiana - remarkable garden (10km) : Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac) - religious monument (25km) : Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) - religious monument (28km) : Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) - religious monument (30km) : Ordan-Larroque - ville fleurie 4* (31km) : Cathédrale Saint Caprais d'Agen (Agen) - religious monument (34km) : Palmeraie du Sarthou - remarkable garden (39km) :