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The Pôle d'Équilibre Territorial et Rural (PETR) of the Pays des Portes de Gascogne was born in 2001 out of an administrative need to control the development of the east of the Gers. The will was to create a link between an active and dynamic urban population and a rural and aging territory. The PETR ensures the preservation of the environment and the living environment so dear to the people of Gers. It supports projects that allow a sustainable way of life to emerge in this territory.

Keen to promote the commune's heritage and exceptional natural setting, Simorre town council supports a number of initiatives that make this charming village a place dedicated to ecotourism, and to living well together: hiking trails, a festival and fishing trail for children, a cultural bar-restaurant... This work has been rewarded by the award of the international Cittaslow label, distinguishing towns committed to promoting a pace of life more respectful of nature, and conducive to the well-being of residents and visitors alike.