EUGENE CAMOREYT MUSEUM

The origins of this museum go back to the ^16th century. It is certainly among the oldest establishments of its kind in France. It was following the discovery of cult altars known as "taurobolics" that the very first museum was inaugurated. The 20 stelae from the ^2nd and ^3rd centuries were found during the renovation of the choir of the Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais cathedral in 1540, and were then transported to the common house that stood in the place of the current market. Two other steles were later found in the bastion. After the hall burned down, the town hall moved into the episcopal palace. The steles were transported there and installed in the basement along with other pieces dating back to antiquity, such as a sumptuous stone sarcophagus. These steles were engraved and dated on the occasion of the sacrifice of an ox or a ram in honor of the goddess Cybele. In addition to this visit, three rooms can be seen. The first is dedicated to Marshal Lannes, the second to Admiral Boué de Lapeyrère, both of whom were children of the country. The third room deserves special attention. It is the old pharmacy of Astaffort dating back to the ^19th century and which was given to the city in 1970. Here you can see old pillboxes, mysterious jars and many unusual objects. The "Salle des Illustres" on the first floor (free access) presents to the visitors the portraits of the main generals and admirals born or trained in Lectoure and in the surroundings.