ON THE TRAIL OF D'ARTAGNAN

The Gers department is in the heart of Gascony, a region steeped in history. The home of the Three Musketeers, made famous by d'Artagnan, it is a land of mystery and tradition, crossed by the famous pilgrimages to de Saint Jacques de Compostella in Spain.

LANDSCAPE AND LIGHT IN THE GERS, NATURE'S WORK OF ART

The Gers department boasts breath-taking landscapes bathed in soft and gentle light. The Gers is a place to be experienced and admired as you travel along its roads and pathways. From the hillside vineyards to the sun-bathed valleys, the breath-taking landscapes are perfumed by the scent of nature, and offer a vision of complete serenity.


THE GERS: A LAND OF LIGHT AND THE GOOD LIFE

Where does this sense of well-being come from that we feel as we travel through the Gers? From the gentle countryside, the soft light and the love of the good life that is reflected by its traditions? From its delicious cuisine? From the unique delights of local delicacies: "foie gras", preserved duck, the fine wines? This all goes together to make us feel happy when we are in the Gers: a different way of living, a different approach to life.

 

A PLACE TO RELAX AND ENJOY LIFE S

The local countryside offers you grand expanses of water and greenery, bathed in the gentle and relaxing sunshine. Take your time, live life at the local rhythm, make the most of every minute. In the evening, the local inns and hotels or the top quality camping sites are ready to give you a warm welcome.


ATTRACTIONS, MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS

The Gers department boasts a rich architectural and cultural heritage: chateaux, abbeys, rural properties and fortified villages. The list below includes just some of the attractions that are open to the public:
  • 32000 AUCH
    -The capital of Gascony, an ancient Gallo-roman town. Sainte Marie cathedral (XV to XVII centuries): Stained glass windows by Arnaut de Môles, a choir of 113 stalls decorated with flamboyant laceworks representing more than 1,500 characters.
    -The XIV century Armagnac Tower.
    -Monumental stairway (370 steps).
    -Medieval streets, etc.

  • 32380 AVEZAN
    XIII century Gascon castle, renovated in the XVII century.
    32320 BASSOUES
    XIII century property: 43 m high keep, a masterpiece of XIV century military art.
    XVI century market hall, medieval streets.
    XV century church
  • 32100 CASSAIGNE
    Cassaigne castle, former residence of the bishops of Condom, built in the first half of the XVI century with a typical, vaulted kitchen.
    Guided tour of the wine cellars.

  • 32340 CASTET-ARROUY
    Sainte Blandine church: XVI century church with remarkable interior decorations (wall paintings, XIX century fresco).

  • 32130 CAZAUX-SAVES
    CAUMONT castle. built by Pierre de Nogaret de la Valette on his return from the war in Italy in the middle of the XVI century on the site of an old fort that belonged to Gaston Phoebus
  • 32100 CONDOM
    Former Episcopal town, of which Bossuet was the bishop. The trading centre of Armagnac, the town with seven churches.
    XVI century Saint Peter's cathedral.
    XVI century gothic cloisters.
    XIII century Auger d'Audiran tower.
    Numerous XVII and XVIII century buildings.
  • 32800 EAUZE
    The capital of Armagnac and the former capital of the "Novempopulaie" with a rich historical past.
    XIV and XV century Saint Luperc's cathedral.
    Jeanne d'Albret's house.
    The Treasury of Eauze museum which leads you on the trail of the inhabitants of the ancient city of Elusa, illustrated by an exceptional treasure of Gallo-roman money from the III century of our era
  • 32220 ESPAON
    The Save rural museum
  • 32340 FLAMARENS
    La Lomagne eco-museum: agricultural tools and instruments used before the arrival of machines.

  • 32250 FOURCES
    Picturesque XIV century fortified town: circular place, XIII and XIV century buildings.
    Clock tower.
    Ancient town gates.
    XV century castle and medieval bridge.
  • 32200 GIMONT
    XIII century fortified village.
    medieval market with fine beams, XV century gothic church.
    Planselve XII century Cistercian abbey.
    Regional museum. Gallo-roman, middle ages, Palaeontology.
  • 32600 L'ISLE JOURDAIN
    European museum of campanological art: the world of bells, bells from all over the world.
  • 32100 LARRESSINGLE
    XIII century fortified village, a living and picturesque illustration of medieval architecture: Vaulted entry tower topped with a bartizan. Former fortress of the bishops of Condom and fortified Romanesque church.
    Pilgrim's halt. A historical illustration of life in the Middle Ages.
    Medieval siege camp. At the foot of the village walls, a collection of Middle Age machines in working order (yokes, balances, rules).

  • 32480 LA ROMIEU
    La Romieu collegiate church. A former ecclesiastical town surrounded by walls and moats. XIV century collegiate church, remains of the XIV century palace of the cardinal of Aux, square tower.
  • 32360 LAVARDENS
    Stronghold of the Counts of Armagnac in the Middle Ages, château rebuilt in the XVII century by Antoine de Roquelaure, companion of Henri IV (overhanging towers, exceptional tiling, echo chamber, panorama, video of the virtual chateau).

  • 32700 LECTOURE
    A town of art and history. Former Gallo-roman town, military acropolis, a trading centre with numerous impressive religious edifices and fine properties dating back to the XIV to the XIX centuries.
    XV and XVI century Saint Gervais cathedral.
    Maréchal Lannes' townhouse.
    XIII century Diana's fountain.
    The executioner's tower and Albinhac tower.
  • 32220 LOMBEZ
    Former bishopric from 1317 till the French Revolution. XIV century cathedral (treasure, VI century recumbent statue).
    Market hall surrounded by Middle Age houses.
    Former courthouse.
    Permanent exhibition on Petrarch.
  • 32290 LUPIAC
    The d'Artagnan Centre. Illustration of the true story of ld'Argagnan, the famous musketeer.
  • 32310 MASENCOME
    BUSCA-MANIBAN château. One of the finest examples of XVII century architecture in Gascony. XVII century classical facades, grand staircase with ionic columns, a former weaponry. Marquis de Maniban roastery.
  • 32230 MARCIAC
    XIII century fortified village. Covered square, XIV century church.
    Marciac jazz festival. Audiovisual attractions, auditorium, museum. The history of jazz to the present day.
  • 32140 MASSEUBE
    XIII century fortified village. Town square, wooden framed houses, XVI and XVIII century buildings, remains of the town walls.
  • 32240 MAULÉON D'ARMAGNAC
    The Armagnac eco-museum.
  • 32390 MIRAMONT-LATOUR
    The Latour museum. A rural conservatory in the outhouses of the XVI century château. From the stone age to the advent of farming machinery.
  • 32300 MIRANDE
    Ancient fortified town. XV century cathedral, a masterpiece of southern gothic architecture, square with arcades, period houses.
    Rohan tower, Astarac tower, town walls, etc.

  • 32250 MONTRÉAL
    The first fortified village in Gascony, built in 1255.
    XIII century church, square with arcades.
    2 km away, the IV century Gallo-roman villa in SEVIAC. multi-coloured mosaics, sumptuous spa rooms. Merovingian habitat dating back to the VI and VII centuries, paleo-Christian constructions.
  • 32340 PLIEUX
    Plieux chateau, a medieval Gascon fortress dating back to the XIV century.
    Permanent exhibition of modern art.
    32700 SAINT-AVIT-FRANDAT
    The XVII century Cassagne château. The chamber of the Maltese Knights, an accurate reconstruction of the grand council of the Knights of Saint John in the XVII century.

  • 32380 SAINT CLAR
    The only fortified village with two squares with corner beams. XIII century market hall on wooden pillars, wood frame houses, XII and XIV century church with a three-lobe belfry.
  • 32310 SAINT-PUY
    XVI century Monluc château built on the ruins of the old XIII century fort. After several renovations, this chateau retains the prestigious remains of a glorious past. Town walls, vaulted cellars and the "Berceau de Blaise de Monluc", who was "Maréchal de France" and a famous diarist.

  • 32130 SAMATAN
    Museum of "Foie Gras" and local traditions

  • 32120 SARRANT
    An old fortified village that still has part of its polygonal walls. XIV fortified gate. Medieval gardens.
  • 32420 SIMORRE
    A picturesque little village. Narrow streets, wood framed houses with corbels and a unique fortified church.
  • 32400 TERMES-D'ARMAGNAC
    XIII century tower, remains of the château where Thibault de Thermes, the companion of Jeanne d'Arc, was born, spiral staircase with 150 steps.
    "Panaché Gascon" museum.
    Illustrations of historic scenes: d'Artagnan's bedroom, Henri IV's chambers, etc.

  • 32240 TOUJOUSE
    Eco-museum of Gascon agriculture. Discover the past to better understand the present and believe in the future. A comprehensive collection.
  • 32310 VALENCE/BAISE
    XIII century fortified village founded by the Count of Armagnac and the Abbot of Flaran.
    XIV century church, square with arcades.
    Village exhibition.
    Flaran XII century Cistercian abbey.
    Regional cultural centre.
    XIV century Romanesque church, chapter house, and cloister gallery. Monks' dormitory, XVIII abbot's lodge, garden of aromatic plants, etc.