Things to see and do · Samatan
Illustrative photoBuste de François de Belleforest
In the square named after him, discover the white stone bust of François de Belleforest (1530–1583), a 16th-century poet from Samatan who lived through the turmoil of the Wars of Religion that tore the Kingdom of France apart in the 16th century.
Illustrative photoéglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
In the Middle Ages, Samatan had five churches, one chapel and three convents. The parish church, dedicated to Our Lady and built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style, was the predecessor to our present church.
Illustrative photoMusée du Foie Gras et Traditions Populaires
The Museum of Foie Gras and Folk Traditions features a reconstruction of a traditional Gascon kitchen, complete with its characteristic pink-brick fireplace, a feature influenced by Toulouse.
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Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 1 November 2026.