Miélan: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The bastide of Miélan was founded in 1284. The town's history also includes its role as one of the most important pig markets in France during the first half of the 20th century.

Anyone considering Miélan as a travel destination would like to rent a holiday apartment there.

Culture

The Chapelle Saint-Jean in Miélan was built in 1823 and is recognisable by its half-timbered construction. The chapel also houses a 17th-century statue of John the Baptist.

The Église Saint-Barthélémy de Miélan was built between 1865 and 1869. Its eclectic style features Romanesque, Gothic and Arabic influences.

Nature and Trails

Lac de Miélan covers 74 hectares and is up to 12 metres deep.

The trail Le chemin de la tannerie follows the Bouès valley and leads through wooded terrain. The Le chemin de la tannerie hiking trail near Miélan is rated as moderately difficult and is 12.0 km long.

The trail Le chemin des Pyrénées begins in Miélan and then continues through the surrounding countryside.

Activities

The Randoland treasure hunt in Miélan is an activity for discovering the bastide, designed for children aged four and over. Worksheets are available for the age groups 4–6, 7–9 and 10 and over. You should allow around 1.5 hours for the treasure hunt.

Surroundings

The Église de Goutz is located in a protected rural setting in the northern part of the municipality of Miélan.

The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Berdoues monastery is located near Miélan. The Abbaye Saint-Sever-de-Rustan monastery and the St Maurus church in St-Maur Gers are also located nearby.

The Château de Loubersan is located in the wider region surrounding Miélan. The Jardin Massey park is also located in the wider surrounding region.

To the main travel overview: Gers.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Samatan, Bourrouillan, Monclar-Sur-Losse, Montréal, Blousson-Sérian, Auch, Couloumé-Mondebat, Bouzon-Gellenave.