Gaston III known as Fébus, Count of Foix and Viscount of Béarn. A strategic, clever, cunning and financial figure from the Middle Ages. He made it a stronghold of his stronghold.
Unique access door to the old citadel of Villecomtal, which was then fortified and no longer exists today. The ramparts have disappeared, the Porte d'Arcourten is the only vestige.
the Abbey of Notre Dame de l'Espérance de Tarasteix has resurfaced from brambles and destruction after 120 years of abandonment thanks to the unwavering Faith and Courage of a Breton priest and faithful companions.