St Girons church
Built in 1857 by Auguste Tisne on the site of a 14th century church, of which only the tower remains, it is topped by a spire decorated with wolf heads. Inside can be seen paintings by Spanish artist Alonso Cano.
St Lizier cathedral
Built in the 9th century, the cathedral of St Lizier houses remarkable Romanesque frescos. The cathedral and the cloister are listed as World Geritage sites by UNESCO as stages on the St James Way.
Salat and touts of the Pyrenees
St Girons is bathed by the river Salat, whose clear waters are favourite with anglers, who go for the famous Fario trouts, common in the Pyrenees.
The 1900 classroom
The 1900 classroom in the old school of the Jacobins is the reconstitution of a classroom with its wood stove, its tables, geography maps and old books.
Path of freedom
Between Saint-Girons and Esterri de Aneu (Spain), the path follows the itinerary used by the refugees feeling to Spain during WWII.
www.chemindelaliberte.fr
Jean-Pascal Balard, chocolate master
Jean-Pascal, born in St Girons, worked for the best restaurants before coming back home to specialise in chocolate and try astonishing mixtures involving pepper, lime, ginger or saffron.
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Martine Crespo croustades
A traditional desert in the area, made of season fruit and flaky pastry, croustade used to be served for family gatherings or for the annual fair of the village. Martine Crespo has made it her specialty and sells all types of croustade, both sweet and sour.
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