Escaladieu Abbey was a Cistercian monastery located in the town of Bonnemazon, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, in the Occitanie region. The abbey was an important stopover for all the pilgrims of Compostela who took the Chemin du Piedmont.
Mauvezin castle dominates the entire Toulouse-Bayonne road from its crenellated keep. The inner courtyard is a perfect example of medieval military architecture, in which replicas of war machines are exhibited.
This very pleasant village has some first-rate historical monuments. Thus, the Saint-Julien church has a monumental altarpiece and beautiful old paintings. The town hall is also worth the detour.