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Origin and history

Fourcès is a remarkable village in the Gers department, Occitanie region. Although its exact period of foundation is not specified in the available sources, its status as the "most beautiful village of France" underscores its historic importance and charm. The village is distinguished by its typical urban planning, organized around a central square, characteristic of the medieval bastides of the region.

In Gers and more widely in Occitanie, villages like Fourcès played a central role in rural and commercial life in the Middle Ages. Their often circular or quadrangular structure reflected a community organization around agricultural, artisanal and commercial activities. These towns also served as gathering places for fairs and markets, strengthening social and economic ties between the inhabitants.

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