Saint-Justin (; ) is a
commune in the
Landes department in
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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in southwestern
France
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.
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. 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.
The town has three octagonal towers and a walkway along the ramparts and the tower wall.
Population
See also
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Château de Fondat
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Communes of the Landes department
The following is a list of the 327 communes of the Landes department of France
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References
Communes of Landes (department)
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