Seissan, Commune in Gers department, France
Seissan is a commune in the Gers department of southwestern France, located at 187 meters elevation between the Gers, Sousson, and Cédon rivers. The settlement spreads across a modest area with a clear center where the weekly market takes place and older buildings still stand.
The original settlement was abandoned, but a new town emerged in the 12th century on the left bank of the Gers river, founded by monks from Faget-Abbatial monastery who built a castle to mark the site. This refoundation established the nucleus of today's commune.
The Friday market that fills the town center has been a regular gathering for locals and farmers for nearly 500 years, featuring regional agricultural goods and fattened poultry during colder months. This weekly rhythm connects the community to the surrounding countryside and its farming traditions.
Two main regional roads connect the commune to surrounding areas: the D929 links to Auch and leads toward the Pyrenees, while the D104 connects to nearby towns like Saramon and Mirande. A morning visit on a Friday makes the most sense, when the market is in full swing and parking is easier than later in the day.
A square stone tower with sides measuring 5.80 meters and standing 24 meters tall sits at the southeastern edge of the settlement, a remnant of medieval fortifications. This isolated structure is often overlooked by visitors but offers insight into the older defensive layout.
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