Culture and sightseeing
Villages
15 minutes away:
- Leave Auch in the direction of Mont de Marsan, follow the D943 to Marciac. This is the Route des Bastides et des Castelnaux, leading to the gorgeous villages of Barran, Montesquiou and Bassoues, built according to specific urban street plans. The road runs along the ridge between valleys, with wonderful views across to the distant Pyrenees in clear weather.
Châteaux
20 minutes away:
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Château de Lavardens, built by a comrade in arms of Henry IV. One of the many beautiful features of this château is the two-colour stone-and-terracotta pavement. The château also hosts exhibitions (art, sculpture, ceramics, etc.). Tel. +33 (0)5 62 58 10 61 – www.chateaulavardens.com
35 minutes away:
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Château de Caumont, Cazaux-Savès: a vast and fascinating 16th century château that belongs to the Castelbajac family.
Tel. +33 (0)5 62 07 94 20 – www.caumont.org
Markets
25 minutes away:
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The Marché au gras in Gimont (Sunday mornings from December to late March): one of the most important events in the Gers foie gras calendar.
25 minutes away:
- Vic-Fezensac market (Friday mornings all year round): all the finest Gers produce. The village is also known for its events and bullfighting.
Other Top Tourist Destinations in Occitania / Pyrenees-Mediterranean
35 minutes away:
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Flaran / Baïse / Armagnac : a stunning area where the River Baïse runs through the heart of the Armagnac vineyards, where Flaran Abbey stands as the jewel in the crown. www.tourisme-condom.co.uk
45 minutes away:
Outdoor activities
Walking
25 minutes away:
- Vineyard trail in Réjaumont: a waymarked 10km trail around the Domaine d’Embidoure wine estate that produces Côtes de Gascogne vins de pays. Wine tasting available on the estate. A description of the walk is available free of charge from the estate.
Tel: +33 (0)5 62 65 28 92.
Cycling
From Auch: :
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'Heart of Gascony' Circuit: a 122km cycling circuit starting from Auch. Difficulty: moderate. Route description available at www.randonnee.tourisme-gers.com
Hot-air ballooning
10 minutes away:
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Fly in a hot-air balloon above the Valleys of Gers, all year round, with Pyrénées Montgolfières. Departing from Auch-Lamotte aerodrome.
Tel. +33 (0)5 62 63 66 11 / +33 (0)6 80 18 21 76 – www.pyrenees-montgolfieres.com
Golf
10 minutes away:
- Les Embats Golf Course, on the road from Auch to Mont de Marsan, a top-quality course in beautiful undulating countryside.
Tel. +33 (0)5 62 61 10 11 - www.golf-auch-embats.com
Festivals
In Auch and elsewhere in the Gers:
- Festival Eclats de Voix : festival of vocal music in Auch and other venues (including Flaran Abbey). Attracts some of the top vocalists from all over France and beyond. In July/August.
25 minutes away:
- Tempo Latino in Vic Fezensac, an amazing mix of Latino-Cuban music. In July.
45 minutes away: