Beaumarchés

740 inhabitants - Alt. 175 m - 3247 km2

Beaumarchès is situated in the south-west of the department of the Gers. The village is 5 kilometres from Plaisance, the county town where you can find all kinds of shops, artisan businesses, diversified services, a sports centre and socio-cultural and leisure activities. Beaumarchès is located at 50 kilometres (50 minutes away) from Auch, the prefecture. <br>
In regards to transport, the nearest airports are Tarbes-Ossun-Lourdes (60 minutes), Pau-Pyrenees (80 minutes) and Toulouse-Blagnac (120 minutes). It is worth noting that the TGV (high-speed train) can be accessed from Tarbes (50 minutes away) and Dax (75 minutes). Furthermore, there is a bus station in Plaisance (less than 10 minutes away). Beaumarchès benefits from an attractive location: 75 minutes from the Pyrenees, 120 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and 90 minutes from the Spanish Border

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Bird's eye view of Beaumarchès 1 - Bird's eye view of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Beaumarchès Welcoming committee 2 - Beaumarchès Welcoming committee - © Jean-Michel Justumus/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Come and relax in Beaumarchès 3 - Come and relax in Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Gérard Castet, born in 1949, Mayor of Beaumarchès since 1983-General Manager of services 4 - Gérard Castet, born in 1949, Mayor of Beaumarchès since 1983-General Manager of services - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Bruno Garonne - Contact person of the Welcoming committee 5 - Bruno Garonne - Contact person of the Welcoming committee - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Aerial view of Beaumarchès 6 - Aerial view of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Church of Beaumarchès 7 - Church of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Irrigation Lake of Maribot 8 - Irrigation Lake of Maribot - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Classroom of the village primary school 9 - Classroom of the village primary school - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Christmas decorations 10 - Christmas decorations - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Christmas decorations 11 - Christmas decorations - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The floodlit church 12 - The floodlit church - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Computer room of the primary school 13 - Computer room of the primary school - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Louis de FOURCAULD, a local figure 14 - Louis de FOURCAULD, a local figure - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Francis Lagardère, a Resistance hero 15 - Francis Lagardère, a Resistance hero - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Julien SAMSON , a Gascon poet 16 - Julien SAMSON , a Gascon poet - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The inside of the church of Beaumarchès 17 - The inside of the church of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Christmas celebrations in Beaumarchès 18 - Christmas celebrations in Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The sound and light show of Beaumarchès 19 - The sound and light show of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The multisport field 20 - The multisport field - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The multisport field 21 - The multisport field - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The village market 22 - The village market - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Playground of Beaumarchès 23 - Playground of Beaumarchès - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Playground of Beaumarchès 24 - Playground of Beaumarchès - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Playground of Beaumarchès 25 - Playground of Beaumarchès - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Picnic area 26 - Picnic area - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Landscape of Beaumarchès 27 - Landscape of Beaumarchès - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Countryside of Beaumarchès 28 - Countryside of Beaumarchès - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Beaumarchès Welcoming committee 29 - Beaumarchès Welcoming committee - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Beaumarchès Welcoming committee 30 - Beaumarchès Welcoming committee - © Franck Cazalas/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The Church of Beaumarchès 31 - The Church of Beaumarchès - © Photographie de Jean-Bernard Laffitte-Droits CEEI/CCI

View from the bell tower 32 - View from the bell tower - © Photographie de Jean-Bernard Laffitte-Droits CEEI/CCI

The Church of Beaumarchès 33 - The Church of Beaumarchès - © Photographie de Jean-Bernard Laffitte-Droits CEEI/CCI

The welcoming of SOHOs in Beaumarchès 34 - The welcoming of SOHOs in Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Economic activity of the village 35 - Economic activity of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Agricultural activity of the village 36 - Agricultural activity of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Agricultural activity of the village 37 - Agricultural activity of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The Castle of Esparbes 38 - The Castle of Esparbes - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Commerce in the village 39 - Commerce in the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Commerce in the village 40 - Commerce in the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Primary School of Beaumarchès 41 - Primary School of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Church of the village in former times 42 - Church of the village in former times - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Traditional celebrations of the village 43 - Traditional celebrations of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Traditional celebrations of the village 44 - Traditional celebrations of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

The Sound and Light show of Beaumarchès 45 - The Sound and Light show of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Disability Employment Centre in Beaumarchès 46 - Disability Employment Centre in Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Aerial view of the Disability Employment Centre 47 - Aerial view of the Disability Employment Centre - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Christmas decorations 48 - Christmas decorations - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Old photo of the village 49 - Old photo of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Bird-hunting lodge 50 - Bird-hunting lodge - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Sound and Light Show actors 51 - Sound and Light Show actors - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Preparation of the Sound and Light Show 52 - Preparation of the Sound and Light Show - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Preparation of the Sound and Light Show 53 - Preparation of the Sound and Light Show - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Traditional meal organized in the village 54 - Traditional meal organized in the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Eustache theatre troupe 55 - Eustache theatre troupe - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

A farm of the village 56 - A farm of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Aerial view of the village 57 - Aerial view of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Aerial view of the village 58 - Aerial view of the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Flea market in the village 59 - Flea market in the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Flea market in the village 60 - Flea market in the village - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Gérard Castet, born in 1949, Mayor of Beaumarchès since 1983-General Manager of services The Mayor : Gérard Castet, born in 1949, Mayor of Beaumarchès since 1983-General Manager of services

Mayor's speech

According to Salvador Dali, the centre of the world was located at the Perpignan train station. Beaumarchès does not make this claim, however this former Bastide village, with its particularly rich history, still exerts a certain degree of attraction – you could even say it is magnetic. Where other rural communities are in decline due to decreasing populations, Beaumarchès remains a dynamic, growing, culturally-rich village.
Situated on a headland, dominating the horizon and facing the Pyrenees, families from all parts of France, as well as continental and island Europe, rub shoulders here. The energetic population here not only enjoys the beautiful views but as well the harmonious lifestyle present in Beaumarchès.
The numerous cultural and sportive associations produce quite extraordinary spectacles. The ‘Light and Sound' performance, theatre plays & concerts, 7 annual festive events (seasonal meals and an antique market), football, tennis, gym and walks take place and represent just a few of the popular facets that knit the community together. The school, the sports centre, prepare children for active life; the seniors club, where centenarians consistently blossom, provide proof that one lives well here.
Without ado, media ballyhoo or argument, a small-scale model of Europe is being established in Beaumarchès: discover the art of living together!
Feel free to email us at : mairie@beaumarches.com

Beaumarchès Welcoming committeeBeaumarchès Welcoming committee
Contact : Bruno GARONNE

"Bienvenue à BEAUMARCHES ! Herzlich Willkommen in BEAUMARCHES ! Welcome to BEAUMARCHES ! Bienvenido en BEAUMARCHES ! Benvenuto a BEAUMARCHES ! Добро пажаловать ! Siets lous plan benguts !
Come and discover our lovely village of Beaumarchès and choose a better quality of life to improve your personal and professional life."

Shops and craftsmen

  • - 1 bakery(s) - 1 bar(s) - 1 grocery(s) - 1 press(s) - 2 restaurant(s) - 1 market place(s) - 5 skilled workmen - 2 bed and breakfast(s) - 1 gite(s) - 1 hotel(s) - 1 estate agent(s) - post - 5 km to a department store

Day care

  • Child minding.
  • Day-nursery

    -4 childminders for children until 3 years old
    -A leisure time centre (Les Farfalous) provides care for children from 3 years old; they will have the chance to take part in various entertaining activities.
    -The centre is open :
    •on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during term-time from 7.30 - 8.50 a.m and from 4.30 - 6.30 p.m (CLSH:Recreation Centre Without Accommodation)
    •on Wednesday and during school holidays from 7.30 a.m to 6.30 p.m (CLAE:leisure centre associated with the school)

    Contact : lesfarfalous1@aliceadsl.fr

Schools

  • Nursery school (sur place)
    1 class(es)
    28 élèves
    Spécialité :

    -Apprentissage de l’espagnol dès la petite section de maternelle
    -Salle informatique (6 PC)
    -Cantine scolaire
    -Transport Gratuit Domicile-Ecole


    Transport
  • Primary school (sur place)
    3 classes
    Spécialité : -Apprentissage de l’anglais à partir du CE2
    -Salle informatique (6 PC)
    -Trajet école/domicile maternelle et primaire : gratuit
    -Effectif total : 67
    Mail: ecolebeaumarches@free.fr
    Transport
  • Comprehensive school

    -Collège de MARCIAC (à 10 minutes) - option Jazz (unique en France)
    Chemin de Ronde 32230 MARCIAC
    Tél: 05 62 09 39 55

    -Collège Vert à AIGNAN (à 15 minutes) - filière environnement
    Collège Vert 22, av. du Docteur Dousset 32290 AIGNAN 05 62 09 24 29
    Site web : http://pedagogie.ac-toulouse.fr/col-vert-aignan/
    Mail : 0320001C@ac-toulouse.fr


    -Collège PASTEUR à PLAISANCE (à moins de 10 minutes) - Atelier théâtre en activité périscolaire
    Adresse:
    32 rue Sainte-Quitterie - 32160 Plaisance du Gers
    Tél : 05 62 69 30 36
    E-mail : 0320028g@ac-toulouse.fr
    Site web : http://pedagogie.ac-toulouse.fr/col-louis-pasteur-plaisance/


    Transport
  • Secondary school

    -Lycée d’ARTAGNAN à NOGARO (à 20 minutes)
    Lycée général et professionel; Section d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel Adapté Lycée professionel : CAP APR, BEP VAM, BEP MVP, BEP ELEC, BEP MSMA, BAC PRO MEI, ELEEC et MVA, la FCIL
    Site web : http://pedagogie.ac-toulouse.fr/lyc-d-artagnan-nogaro/

    -Lycée Alain FOURNIER à MIRANDE (à 30 minutes)
    section européenne, option EPS, section professionnelle, internat
    Adresse:
    1, Avenue Laplagne
    32300 MIRANDE
    Tél. 05.62.66.60.08
    Mail : ce.0320023B@ac-toulouse.fr

    Lycée Alain Fournier de Mirande :
    http://www2.ac-toulouse.fr/lyc-alain-fournier-mirande/

    Transport

Association

  • COMITE DES FETES
    Mme MAISONNEUVE Josette
    Mr CASTET Benoît
  • FOYER CULTUREL
    Mr SAMSON Jean-Luc
  • PORTES OUVERTES
    Mr BUSSON Eric
  • TROUPE D'EUSTACHE
    Mme LAURENSON Marie-France
  • EPIS MURS DE GASCOGNE
    Mme CASTET Micheline
    Mme GAILLARD Noëlle
  • ASSOCIATION DES ANCIENS COMBATTANTS
    Mr MASSEY Roland
  • HYPNOTICK
    Mr BOUCARD Benoît
  • ASSOCIATION VAL D'ARROS ADOUR
    Mr EL FERGOUGUI Farid
    Mr PAYSSE
  • CLUB DE TENNIS
    Mr FORMENT Jean-Paul
  • CLUB DE GYMNASTIQUE
    Mme MAISONNEUVE Josette
  • ESPOIR BOULISTE
    Mr GAÏGA Jérôme
  • CLUB TAURIN DE BEAUMARCHÈS
    Mme LASCOMBES Martine
  • CLUB DE MARCHE « Lous Caminaïres »
    Mr CURON Raymond
  • BEAUMARCHES RACING SPORT
    Mr LASBATS Marc
    Mr BELLOCQ Damien
  • MOTORS CLUB DE GASCOGNE
    Mr www.quad-gascogne.com
  • ASSOCIATION FAMILIALE DE BEAUMARCHÈS
    Mme DUCASSE Suzanne
  • ACCA DE BEAUMARCHÈS
    Mr CAPDECOMME Serge
  • A.D.M.R
    Mr RASSIS Christian
  • CENTRE DE LOISIRS LES FARFALOUS
    lesfarfalous1@aliceadsl.fr
  • I.M.E DE PAGES
    contact@ime-pages.com
  • AFRICANOE
    Mr BOP Xavier

Health

  • Nurse : -3 cabinets à Plaisance du Gers (5 minutes)
    -2 cabinets à Marciac (10 minutes)
    -5 cabinets à Maubourguet (15 minutes), .
  • Doctor : -2 Cabinets à Plaisance du Gers
    -2 Cabinets à Marciac
    -3 Cabinets+Groupe médical à Maubourguet
  • Dentist : -2 à Plaisance du Gers
    -1 à Marciac
    -2 à Maubourguet
  • Physiotherapist : -1 à Plaisance du Gers
    -2 à Marciac
    -5 à Maubourguet
  • Hospital : -Hôpital local à MIRANDE (à 30 mn)- TEL : 05.62.66.88.00
    -Polyclinique Les Chênes à AIRE-SUR-L'ADOOUR (à 30 mn) - TEL : 05.58.06.64.64
    -Centre Hospitalier de Bigorre à TARBES (A 45 mn) - TEL 05.62.51.51.51
    -Centre Hospitalier à AUCH (à 1 h) TEL : 05.62.61.32.32
  • Chemist's : -2 à Plaisance du Gers
    -1 à Marciac
    -2 à Maubourguet
  • Veterinary : -1 cabinet à Plaisance
    -3 vétérinaires + 1 groupe vétérinaire à Maubourguet

We have decided in Beaumarchès to welcome new people and especially Solos, that is why we created a Welcome Committee dedicated to this mission. We put in place several actions to deal with land-use control because we consider that feeling comfortable at home is the key to success in business. Thus, we created the urban village plan which enables us to organize within the village, the different activities necessary to its expansion and to the well being of its citizens. In order to enable French and foreigner visitors, who fell under the spell of Beaumarchès, to live in the village, the municipal council has decided to help them by:
-doing the revision of the urban village plan in 2007 to offer building land,
-creating next to the village centre in late 2007 or early 2008, a housing estate of 5 to 10 lots (of about 1000 square metres each) with a panoramic view of the Pyrenees and the valley of Arros.
-exempting firms or craftsmen from the professional tax during their first two years in the village.
-putting in place in the village in 2007, services for people with disabilities (Home Help in a Rural Area),
-fitting out better premises by the end of 2007, for children of « Les Farfalous » the community centre, recently created.
-making easier the setting up of a food industry pole in the former slaughterhouse.
-taking part in the creation of Help Centre through Employment in collaboration with the Medical-Education Institute of Pagès in order to offer firms and privates the following services: grapevine work, hotel business and catering, dry cleaners.

Church of Beaumarchès 61 - Church of Beaumarchès - © CLA Beaumarchès/CEEI Gers Gascogne

Beaumarchès, ancient fortified town, was founded in 1288 according to a feudal treaty proposed to Philippe le Bel by Eustache de Beaumarchais, Seneschal of Toulouse, who gave his name to the village. Its construction started at the beginning of the 14th century. The strong place has often been damaged, however some vestiges bear witness to its rich history: the gothic Church of Notre-Dame, built from the 14th century and completed until the 16th century is a historical jewel which dominates the valley of Arros and is located in front of the Pyrenees Mountains. Beaumarchès welcomed important people such as Louis de Fourcauld (1851-1914), a journalist, art critic and professor at the Ecole des Beaux Arts who started the construction of the Château de Pagès (which is nowadays, the medical-educational institute for children and teenagers in trouble), Francis Lagardère (1922 -1943), a Resistance hero during the Second World War and Julien Samson (1881-1943), a poet and author of plays, who emulated Roumanille and Mistral.