Though you will find a thousand reasons to come back. Country of d’Artagnan and the musketeers, our department holds the key to a charming stay in the countryside. It offers rolling and luminous landscapes, an unique heritage, fortified towns, an exceptional vineyard, a generous gastronomy and so much more !

1 - D'Artagnan Do you know of his bravery and his strong Gascon character? D’Artagnan is without a doubt the most emblematic figure of the Gers. From Lupiac, his native village, to Condom, via Auch, dive into his chivalrous history.

2 - Its 3 UNESCO classified sites All three linked by the memory of the pilgrimages on the routes of Saint-Jacques de Compostela, do not miss these remarkable sites for their architecture and their history : Sainte-Marie d’Auch cathedral, the collegiate church in La Romieu and the Lartigue bridge.

3 - Its beautiful villages On a rocky outcrop you notice the ochre stone of a church or a chateau. Take a break and stroll through the medieval lanes and let yourself be charmed by the tranquility of our villages, 6 of which have been ranked « Most Beautiful Villages® », 1 « Most Beautiful Detours in France® » and lastly, Great Auch « Land of Art and History® ». So roam the little roads of the Gers to discover our characterful villages !

4 - Its living heritage Between history and modernity, cultural places abound. The Abbey of Flaran houses the exceptional Simonow collection of masterpieces by great masters. For those fond of antiquity and archeology, Elusa Capitale Antique is a treasure not to be missed. If your journey takes you to Auch, it is the Museum of the Americas-Auch that you must discover with the second most significant collection of pre-Colombian art in France.

5 - Its major festivals When you have reason to celebrate like the Gascons, it’s not surprising that there are so many events and festivals around music, rhythm and more! Numerous events punctuate the year in so many spheres like artistic circus performances, photography, astronomy, gastronomy, car racing… Many have strong links with the surrounding nature which gives them charm and their distinctive Gers character.

6 - Its vineyard Bons vivants and other wine and spirit lovers will appreciate puttering along the rolling roads in the heart of the vineyards to explore the Côtes de Gascogne, Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and Saint Mont wines. Come and unravel the mystery of the oldest eau-de-vie in France: Armagnac. Do not miss the distillation celebrations : La Flamme de l’Armagnac. Warmth and ambiance guaranteed! As for Floc de Gascogne, son of Armagnac and aperitif with character, it will tell you about our Gascony better than anyone.

7 - Its gastronomy The reputation of our cuisine is well established. Comforting garbure, tasty foie gras, duck breast and confit, airy apple croustade are all delights for the gourmet to discover. Pioneers in the terms of a qualitative approach, we cultivate good products here, from hearty rustic dishes and fine cuisine, the Slow Food movement and the promotion of old, rare breeds. Local producers’ markets, good restaurants, farm visits… get ready to enjoy the feast!

8 - Its remarkable gardens Our two sites classified Remarkable Gardens invite you for a stroll. Discover the Gardens of Coursiana with its 700 rare species of trees and bushes from 5 continents, its English garden, the arboretum, family vegetable plot and its perfumed garden of aromatic medicinal plants. The Palmeraie du Sarthou, is an exotic promenade over nearly 8 hectares with palm trees, banana groves, arboretum, lotuses and water lilies, a nursery specializing in exotic plants, an orchard…

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9 - Its major and gentle routes On foot, horseback, on a bicycle, on land or on water, all ways are good ways to discover the Gers. Walkers will find themselves on the Santiago de Compostela routes and many other walking trails that crisscross the Gers. Cycling enthusiasts can ride along the peaceful Baïse valley on the V82 cycle path, or go on the many circuits dedicated to electric or mountain bikes. Finally, the European Route d’Artagnan is not lacking in panache. A transnational equestrian route, it meets the desires of long distance riders.

10 - Its leisure activities Tree climbing adventures, visiting farms, air and mechanical sports, canoeing, leisure centres and other water sports, there is no shortage of activities for young and old. If you want to be active and have a blast, while staying in touch with nature, there is certainly something you can do in the Gers: fishing, golf, geocaching, orienteering, rail biking, astronomy…