Saint-Justin, Landes Explained

Saint-Justin
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:Mont-de-Marsan
Canton:Haute Lande Armagnac
Insee:40267
Postal Code:40240
Mayor:Philippe Latry[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Coordinates:43.9811°N -0.23°W
Elevation M:90
Elevation Min M:62
Elevation Max M:151
Area Km2:65.62

Saint-Justin (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃ ʒystɛ̃/; Occitan (post 1500);: Sent Justin) is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.[2]

History

In 1280, Constance Viscountess de Marsan signed an “acte de paréage” (a shared sovereignty agreement) with the Order of chivalry of the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, with which they founded the new Bastide of Saint-Justin.[3] This agreement was signed without the authorization of Edward I, King of England, then Duke of Aquitaine.

Structure

The fortified town of Saint-Justin has the typical rectangular central square covered with arches and surrounded by half-timbered and stone houses with mullioned windows. Under the arcades, there are many shops, providing a walk for pedestrians and shelter from sun and rain.[4] The town has three octagonal towers and a walkway along the ramparts and the tower wall.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM40267-saint-justin INSEE commune file
  3. Web site: Saint-Justin. Landes d’ Armagnac. 15 June 2016.
  4. Web site: An Introduction to Bastides (PPT), at About The Bastides. John Reps Collection. Cornell University Library. 14 June 2016.