Collégiale St-Pierre Toulouse, Gers & Vallée Du Tarn

A twin-towered medieval church and cloisters is the focal point of tiny La Romieu, 12km northeast of Condom. This lonely village outpost first sprang up as a priory, founded in 1062 by two Benedictine monks returning from a pilgrimage to Rome via Toulouse (the name comes from roumieu, meaning ‘Roman pilgrim’). Inside the church, the sacristy is lavished with colourful decorations dating from the 19th century; ascend one of the towers (watch your step) for panoramic views of the Gers countryside.