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The church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Gimont was established in 1292 by agreement between the city's consuls and the trustee of Planselve Abbey. The façade bears the engraved date of 1331, marking the beginning of its construction in the 14th century. The building, of southern Gothic style, is entirely constructed of brick, a material typical of the Toulouse influence. Its massive structure, with a unique nave of 30 meters long and 18 meters high, reflects the architectural characteristics of the region.

The octagonal bell tower, inspired by Toulouse models such as those of Saint-Sernin or the Jacobins, was completed later, between the 16th and 17th centuries. It replaces a northern chapel and culminates at 35 meters, housing four accessible bells after 104 steps. The interior houses remarkable furniture, including an 18th-century marble master altar, a 16th-century triptych from Planselve Abbey, and organs classified since 1975, built by Godefroy Schmidt in 1772.

The church has been listed as a historical monument since December 12, 1939. His tympanum represents the Assumption of Mary, the central theme of his dedication. The lateral chapels, such as the Virgin with the Child or the monument to the dead, house retables, statues and plaques commemorating the two world wars. The building thus illustrates both the medieval gascon heritage and the artistic evolutions of later periods.

The choir, rearranged after the Second Vatican Council, preserves an ancient carved wooden high altar and a golden tabernacle. The arches of barlong warheads, supported by foothills, underline the architectural harmony of the whole. The church, owned by the commune, remains a major testimony of the religious and architectural heritage of Occitanie, mixing local and Toulouse influences.

Historical sources, such as the works of Marcel Durliat (1970) or Canon Marboutin (1929), underline its importance in the monumental landscape of Gers. Its exact address, 2 Rue Saint-Justin in Gimont, and its Insee code (32147) confirm its territorial anchoring in the department, now integrated into the Occitanie region.

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