VILLAGE DE MONCLAR D'ARMAGNAC

Monclar is a small bastide founded on the initiative of the Count of Armagnac in 1297, on the edge of the English possessions, by a parage between the Count of Armagnac, Bernard VI and Auger de Larée, in the jurisdiction of Lias. Today, heritage of the ancient wine vocation of the commune, remain in Monclar of the establishments since a long time specialized in the installation of the wine storehouses. The construction of its church was started in 1297 Around 1560, the church of Monclar was burnt down by the troops of Mongomery and partially rebuilt. It was burnt again in 1569 and looted of all its jewels. It then fell into ruin until 1774. It is a century later that major works give it its current structure. The communal wash house, which was used until 1960, as well as the Fountain of Devotion at Loummé, frequented by rheumatic patients, are worth a visit.