Lupiac Explained

Lupiac
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Auch
Canton:Fezensac
Insee:32219
Postal Code:32290
Mayor:Véronique Thieux Louit[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Artagnan en Fézensac
Coordinates:43.68°N 0.18°W
Elevation M:248
Elevation Min M:141
Elevation Max M:247
Area Km2:34.5

Lupiac (in French pronounced as /lypjak/) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.

Geography

The Auzoue forms most of the commune's southeastern border. The Douze forms the commune's western border.

Literature

Charles de Batz de Castelmore d'Artagnan (1611 – 25 June 1673), a captain of the Musketeers of the Guard, was born here. A fictionalized version of his life is central to The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, père. Lupiac has a museum dedicated to him.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.