Montastruc (Tarn-et-Garonne)

See also: Montastruc

Montastruc is a common French, located in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne and the area the Midday-Pyrenees.

Geography

Located at about fifteen kilometers in the north of Montauban.

History

The name of Montastruc is of origin occitane means lucky, born under lucky star (“astruc”). The origins of the village go back to the time of the Romans: ruins with Saint-Pierre are still found. The church of Saint-Pierre de Campredon dates from the 13th century. It burnt then was on several occasions rebuilt at the 17th century. Finally, it was entirely rebuilt in 1876 in a neo-gothic style. The famous young elm of Pierre saint is recalled by a cross on a hillock. The mill, today in ruins, goes back to the 14th century and was rebuilt at the beginning of. Its more famous miller is the poet occitan Jean Castela who took the succession of his father. The mill ceased functioning at the end of the 19th century.

Administration

Demography

Places and monuments

Personalities related to the commune

See too

  • Common of Tarn-et-Garonne

External bonds

  • Montastruc on the site of the national geographical Institute
  • Montastruc on the site of INSEE
  • Montastruc on the site of Quid
  • Localization of Montastruc on a chart of France and communes bordering
  • Plane on Montastruc on Mapquest

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