Following the severe fire that affected the cloister of Condom Cathedral on June 13, 2026, the Gers Departmental Council has granted exceptional aid of €40,000. This funding is intended for the initial safety measures of this historic monument.
Given the urgency, the commune must undertake conservation work to prevent further damage. The subsidy, proposed by the President of the Departmental Council, represents approximately 20% of the estimated cost for these emergency conservation works, which is €203,418.
These funds will finance three essential interventions: shoring up the vaults to prevent collapse, buttressing the supports to counteract vault thrusts, and installing a temporary protective cover to keep the monument dry. These operations are a crucial first step in conserving the cloister, aiming to stabilize the building and limit the damage while awaiting restoration work.
The Departmental Media Library will also provide its technical expertise for the preservation of collections, including the treatment, cleaning, and relocation of damaged documents.
“"Faced with the fire that struck the cloister of Condom Cathedral, the Gers Department expresses its territorial solidarity. Our responsibility is clear: to support the commune in this emergency, to secure this historic monument, and to preserve a heritage that belongs to all. Beyond the stones, it is our collective memory that we must protect and pass on. This aid of €40,000 reflects a concrete commitment to show solidarity when communes face exceptional trials."
