Montréal (historically, Montréal-du-Gers; Gascon: Montrejau de Gers) is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.

Geography

The commune is situated in the Gers but close to the borders with Lot-et-Garonne and Landes. It is built on a promontory on the right bank of the river Auzoue.

Population

The inhabitants are called Montréalais.

Sights

In the neighbourhood are numerous old castles, medieval walled villages, small towns built around castles and many "sacred" places because the Via Podiensis and the Way of St. James of Compostela which pass through Montréal.

International relations

Montréal is twinned with Wittisheim, Bas-Rhin, France.