BRÈCHE DITE DU PICON

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Listed as a Historic Monument.

The Picon Gap is a historic monument located in the commune of Gourdan-Polignan, in Haute-Garonne. This site has been listed by ministerial decree since 22 October 1956, which attests to its heritage significance as recognised by the authorities. It is now owned by the municipality, although its current use (visits, rentals, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources.

In the historical context of Haute-Garonne and Occitanie, monuments of this type could serve a variety of purposes, ranging from fortification to the exploitation of local resources, as suggested by the address ‘Rue des Carrières’. In modern times, rural municipalities such as Gourdan-Polignan were often organised around agricultural, craft or mining activities, and public or notable buildings served as community or economic landmarks. The Brèche du Picon, although poorly documented, forms part of this preserved local heritage.