L’Isle-de-Noé
On the " Route des Bastides et des Castelnaux ", at the confluence of the Grande and Petite Baïse rivers, L'Isle-de-Noé takes its name from this location.
Castelnau de L'Isle was founded around 1090 by Géraud d'Arbéchan, using the natural defences of the Baïse, reinforced by a solid stone wall with four gates.
The route from Arles to Compostela already passed through the village, with pilgrims finding shelter and accommodation in the "Hôpital" at the entrance to L'Isle.
The people of L'Isle were given customs as early as 1271.
Known until then as L'Isle-d'Arbéchan, in the 16th century L'Isle passed into the hands of the powerful house of Noé, from whom it took its name, which was replaced by L'Isle-Baïse during the Revolution. In the mid-18th century, the Noés began building a new castle to replace the old, dilapidated feudal castle.
Things to see in the commune
- Castle of the Counts of Noé (18th century)
- Saint-Pierre church (13th-19th century)
- Remains of the Saint-Jacques pilgrims' hospice
- Toussaint Louverture commemorative stele.
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