The Bastide of Beaumont, founded in 1272, has undergone significant transformation down through the centuries. It has preserved a myriad of outstanding heritage treasures that will take you back in time to the Middle Ages.
Discover its imposing fortress-church, Luzier’s Gateway, a listed Historical Monument, and enjoy a leisurely stroll along its alleyways…
A host of easily-accessible, marked nature trails, covering around 100 km, are an invitation to roam the surrounding countryside on foot or on horseback.
Enjoy the year-round festive atmosphere and take part in the events organized by many of the local associations.
St-Laurent / St-Front church
This fortified church, built at the end of the 13th century in English Gothic-style, comprises a flat chevet. It has two defensive towers, including one which is actually a 30-metre dungeon complete with machicolation.
The main doorway is an exceptional example of representations: 24 juxtaposed elements symbolizing the four evangelists, scenes from daily life, fantastic beasts...
The inside of this church is monumental, 10 columns support the nave. A primitive water well, located at the entrance, provided a supply of drinking water in times of siege. Traces of wall paintings depict Saint James and Christ in Majesty.
A small tribute to the neighbouring village of Lalinde, one of the paintings is a reproduction of the tapestry representing Saint Front, patron of the parish, slaying le Coulobre (dragon) of Lalinde.
It was built at the same time as the original bastide. Two rows of vertical hinges support the double-doors; a heavy wooden crossbar is used to keep the gateway closed. The portcullis slides through the lateral slots. The gateway was originally flanked by a square tower which provided defence. The bastide comprised sixteen gateways.
A double rampart reinforced the town’s defensive system. It is still visible today around the Luzier’s Gateway
A stone’s throw from Beaumont, you can discover the stacked house located in Sainte-Sabine Born.
Some of these houses are listed Historical Monuments. This timber-constructed house, a real architectural curiosity, is rectangular-shaped and comprises a chimney. The facade has very few windows. Although the origins of this type of construction cannot be proved, we believe they date back to the 16th or 17th century.