Discover Roquebrune, Gers, Midi-Pyrénées: Local Wonders

We cross three valleys (of the Mouliaque, the Guiroue and the Auzoue) on the way to Riguepeu and its charming restored water mill. After passing the ancient Roman ruin ("La pile Gallo Romaine dite La Montjoie") there is a short stretch off road roads through the fields before passing Domaine Boca, Tudelle and then the village of Bazian. Stop in Bazian to explore and picnic. Leaving Riguepeu, the route is picturesque with distant views of the Pyrenees.

A relatively short tour that has everything to please. For wine and Armagnac lovers, we start at the Domaine de Bilé, then enter the picturesque village of Bassoues, where you can visit the village and its listed monuments, and even stop for a light lunch. Leaving Bassoues, the route follows the trail along the western shore of Lake St. Lawrence, a great place for a picnic if you haven't already eaten. If you have energy, you can take a 6 km walk around the lake. A relaxing day.

A grand tour of the vineyards and wineries of the Saint-Mont appellation, via Aignan, Sabazan and Saint-Go. On a sunny day, the route along the ridge south over the Midour River is beautiful with the Pyrenees to the south and vineyards in abundance. A long circuit well worth the effort. If time permits, stop at the exotic gardens of La Palmeraie de Sartou. The return trip via Fromentas and Castelnavet includes some long climbs and descents before returning to e-Vélo Gers

A picturesque tour to the charming villages of Castelnau-d'Anglès and Montesquiou. Stop in Montesquiou for a coffee or lunch and a walk. The village is on the GR653 hiking trail that takes hikers and cyclists to Toulouse and beyond . Leaving Montesquiou, you will have the pleasure of discovering a snail farm (Les Escargots de Malicorne), with possible tasting in season. On the way back to e-Vélo Gers, you will pass by the Saint-Laurent lake with the possibility to have a picnic and a walk. The circuit totals 47 km and 511 m of positive elevation gain, with the possibility of doing more if you turn off towards Bassoues before the lake.

A circuit around Lupiac and Lac St-Jean, passing through the small villages of Peyrusse-Grande, Peyrusse-Vieille, Gazax and St-Pierre-d'Aubézies. At the halfway point, the tour descends to Lac St-Jean, where you can spend time in the bird observatory overlooking the lake, take a walk and have a peaceful picnic. Before returning to e-Vélo Gers, the tour stops in the village of Lupiac to explore the museum and history of D'artagnan. This is a short tour for a relaxing day out.

A long circuit from Lupiac westward to the village of Tasque and then southward along the floodplain of the Arros, entering Plaisance from the north. The route crosses a total of four valleys for a total elevation gain of 684 m. The return to e-Vélo Gers is via Peyrusse-Vieille and Peyrusse-Grande.

An excursion along both sides of the Douze valley with a stop to explore the village of Lupiac, passing by the castle of Castelmore, birthplace of d'Artagnan, then on to Séailles and Avéron-Bergelle. This circuit allows you to discover the magnificent landscapes of the Gers while avoiding the big towns.

This circuit, intended for people full of energy and amateurs, who love villages with character, crosses four valleys (of the Baïse, the Osse, the Guiroue and the Auzoue). We pass by the magnificent Domaine Herrebouc, with its castle and mill, for a visit (and perhaps a tasting) then by the villages of Bazian, Biran, Caillavet, Roquebrune and Le Brouilh-Monbert. With 53 km and lots to explore, this is a nice long day adventure, avoiding the busy roads.

Via Castillon-Debats to Lannepax for lunch, and perhaps a tasting at Armagnac Delord, before returning via the lake of Candau. Take the whole day, quietly, with good breaks. Or do the 2-hour circuit at a good pace, without stops.

The highlight of this tour is the picturesque village of St-Arailles with its towers and arches. But the tour also includes forest tracks and paths through the state forest of Armagnac. Visit the historic Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bretous, just past St-Arailles. It is recommended to have a picnic below St-Arailles.

Hidden in the hollow of its valley and the Armagnac vineyards, the house offers you the charm of its centuries-old stones (1824) in the heart of Gascony. In a quiet and secluded place, you will take advantage of its natural setting for a calm and serene stay, in the middle of greenery. Two charming guest rooms, each with private bathroom/shower room. Le logis du Pradet corresponds to our search for the art of good living in the countryside and our desire to share it with our guests A warm welcome awaits you. Thank you for preserving the gentle way of life of the place, we keep it hidden from any untimely visit. A reservation is recommended.

2 well-restored adjoining holiday homes (LGM415A and LGM415B) located at the heart of a 100 hectare estate that includes a working cereal farm and vines and a pond. Fishing enthusiasts, this one is for you! The owner is also only too pleased to show visitors the dovecote, in season.

2 well-restored adjoining holiday homes (LGM415A and LGM415B) located at the heart of a 100 hectare estate that includes a working cereal farm and vines and a pond. Fishing enthusiasts, this one is for you! The owner is also only too pleased to show visitors the dovecote, in season.

Between Bordeaux and Toulouse, the village of Moncrabeau is renowned as the capital of Liars! La Villa au petit bonheur is located in the countryside, where calm and relaxation reign. With its private saltwater-heated swimming pool, you can enjoy a swim in any weather. Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Air-conditioned house, with ground floor: large living room with kitchen, living room, sitting room, a suite (180x200 and private bathroom) with access to the terrace and separate toilet. Garden level: bedroom (2 x 90x200) with en-suite shower room and French window. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms (4 x 90x200 and 2 bunk beds), bathroom, separate WC. Covered terrace with games, kitchenette and shower. Ground for pétanque. Unenclosed grounds of 600m². Wifi, parking on site. Pets on request.

This fully renovated cottage with 360° views has 2 bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom or shower room. It is about 50 meters from our house, separated from our property by the swimming pool (12 m x 5 m), to which our guests have access. The cottage has its own private terrace, perfect for dining in the evening or at lunchtime, or for relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking view. The kitchen is fully equipped and opens onto a spacious living room with a wood burning stove. On the first floor, the 2 bedrooms and shower rooms offer the possibility of 4 beds (one bed 160, and one bed 140). The rooms are served by a staircase then a corridor which also opens on a balcony where you can have your coffee or read while admiring the countryside. The whole is air-conditioned.

Welcome to our gîte "Les buis fleuris", nestled in a peaceful, leafy setting in the heart of Gascony in the Lot et Garonne department, close to the Gers and Landes departments. The towns of Nérac, Condom and Eauze are just a few minutes away by car, and offer all the shops you need to make your stay even more enjoyable. Numerous activities are available nearby. Ideal for families looking for a nature getaway. Children will love the large garden, where they can play in complete safety. Simple yet welcoming, it offers everything you need for a pleasant family stay.

On the borders of the Landes and the Gers, in the heart of the Landes forest, in the middle of a 1500m² clearing, protected from the woods and from view, you will enjoy the tranquillity of the place. Marie-Claude will open the doors of her house and offers you 2 bedrooms, one of which is a family room.

In 2010, we will be ready, like every year, to welcome you on 3.5 tree-shaded hectars on the edge of the Baïse. Come to profit by the calm in deep countryside, in the family and convivial atmosphere that characterizes too well le Mouliat ! During these hard periods, the campsite proposes prices among the lowest. Le Mouliat still suggests activities such as lively evening-danses on Mondays and Thursdays, game for children, the swimming pool and a large range of facilities available to campers. For more friendliness, the campsite is now represented on Facebook. Ask it as friend, share your photos and keep informed of current events.

Moncrabeau is a picturesque village located at the border of Lot-et-Garonne and Gers, and overlooking the Baïse valley. Known all over the world as the capital of the liars and of the funny faces, it is also a place with a real Gascony food tradition.

4 gites have been made from this stone outbuilding part of a beautiful farm in Mézinais. Farm produce can be sampled at the farm hostel in the former barn. Large garden with no border fence. Lake for fishing. Swimming pool shared between the five properties.

Ruins - rib vault near the porch - interesting column capitals

One of the seven churches in Parleboscq. Brick building with an elliptical arch over the portal. Above it is a blind rose-window. Single nave.

Ivy covered brick building - 14th century 5-sided apse - eliptical top portal - remakable groin vaults.

Estate located in the heart of the Bas Armagnac region - Production of Armaganc and "Vin de Pays" wines using traditional methods. Visits by appointment. Site Remarquable du Gout (Site of Exceptional Culinary Taste)

One of the 7 churches in town. Entirely restored, it is classified as a Historical Monument. Its 5-sided apse is strengthend by buttresses at every angle.

Polygonal bell tower with pointed roof - molded gothic arch portal - oak studded double doors - 16th century sculpted vault.

Wall bell tower -13th century portal - 16th century vaults with floral motifs

In Parleboscq, in the foothills of the Landes forest, Château Tour Blanc, a very old wine estate, is run under ECOCERT and Biodynamic certified organic farming. Sandra and Philip produce a range of organic and natural wines and organic lamb The flock of ewes and lambs graze in the vineyards during the winter and provide natural fertilizer while weeding The organic lamb is raised under the mother and fed with grass only. You will find it for sale in the form of half lamb (about 10 kg) or whole lamb, cut up and vacuum-packed. Sandra also proposes you her canned lamb with white wine.

Domaine de Laguironde Wooded setting - Numerous marine fossils. Kiwi orchard, vineyard, corn, hazelnut trees, duck feeding and processing, cellar, tasting area. Visits from 5/0 to 10/30, by appointmnt. Member of the "Welcome to the Farm" network.

Chapel of the Laballe castle - brick builing, chevet strengthened with buttresses - ceilings decorated by italian artists - marble altar.

La Ferme de Piréou, beef and veal farmer, welcomes you in Sainte-Maure-de-Peyriac for the reception of groups with its local menus and also offers a catering formula for your events.

In a vast wooded park along the navigable river Baïse, the bar-snack of the campsite Le Mouliat invites you to eat in a relaxing setting. You have the possibility to buy local products on the spot The campsite Le Mouliat rents huts on stilts, mobile homes and canvas bungalows, tent pitches, caravans, motor homes, in order to spend a relaxing stay in a green setting.

Discover Le Phare de Jeanne, an authentic restaurant where the delights of land and sea meet in the heart of the charming village of Moncrabeau. Immerse yourself in our unique gastronomic experience: explore our wine cellar and customize your meal with the perfect grape variety for an unforgettable culinary experience!

Le Gaulois offers sandwiches, newspapers and soft drinks. We also offer postcards, haberdashery, handicrafts, jewelry, toys and gas.

Restaurant with hotel located near the village. Closed Friday and Sunday nights. Cosed the first 2 weeks of January. 40 seat patio open in the summer. Summer garden with BBQ.

15 km from Nérac in the south of the Lot-et-Garonne, Le Relais de Gascogne invites you to the pleasures of the gastronomy of the South-West. Taste a family cuisine full of flavors and discover its specialties. As soon as summer arrives, enjoy the restaurant's flowered terrace. The restaurant has 2 rooms, one with 50 seats and one with 120 seats for receptions or meetings. Fully equipped (kitchen, dishes...) this second room can be rented with or without catering. The Relais de Gascogne also has 17 rooms inviting you to spend a peaceful stay in this pleasant hotel-restaurant.

ALEGRIA BISTROT is a modern, warm and friendly place in the heart of Gabarret. The air-conditioned dining room or, during the summer season, the terrace sheltered by a pergola, will enable you to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends. Here, from starter to dessert, everything is homemade. The chef takes great pleasure in highlighting the quality of local produce, cooked in a charcoal oven (indoor barbecue for grilled dishes).

Located in the south of the Pays d'Albret, bordering the Gers and Landes, the restaurant Les Deux Gourmands favours seasonal cuisine. David Chaves and his team warmly welcomes you and prepares an authentic cuisine with seasonal local products. Freshness and quality meet in your plates for the pleasure of your taste buds. Enjoy the best of Lot-et-Garonne in this traditional restaurant!

If you're hungry, if you don't have any ideas for a meal, if your friends come home unexpectedly, Toli Pizza's homemade pizzas to go are there. Fresh pizza dough every day, kneaded in the Gabardan premises with love and delicacy. High quality wheat flour. The unique know-how of a recipe elaborated by the chef, whose secret he alone holds and which allows for a tender and refined dough. Every month he creates the "Pizza of the month", always original, colorful, it adapts to the products of the season.

Lovers of large convivial tables as well as hushed atmospheres, we welcome you to the Bistro Sotiate in Sos. Our menu varies according to the seasons, with local cuisine and inspiration from elsewhere. Equipped with a wood-burning fireplace, the Bistro also offers a wide range of wood-grilled meats. Our mission? To welcome you in a warm atmosphere for a cuisine that will awaken your taste buds and comfort your palate.

Hidden in the hollow of its valley and the Armagnac vineyards, the house offers you the charm of its centuries-old stones (1824) in the heart of Gascony. In a quiet and secluded place, you will take advantage of its natural setting for a calm and serene stay, in the middle of greenery. Two charming guest rooms, each with private bathroom/shower room. Le logis du Pradet corresponds to our search for the art of good living in the countryside and our desire to share it with our guests A warm welcome awaits you. Thank you for preserving the gentle way of life of the place, we keep it hidden from any untimely visit. A reservation is recommended.

In a wooded setting, between the Landes and the Gers hillsides, in Parleboscq, the Laguironde family estate has seen its farming activity grow richer over the generations since 1949 A range of original products will surprise you with their flavours: Armagnac, Folie Gasconne, kiwis, kiwi liqueur, grape and kiwi juice, hazelnuts declined in kokines and kokinettes But the surprises don't stop there: Philippe invites you to a guided walk in the orchards where you will explore a fossil site If you feel like it, take your fishing rod and your picnic and spend the afternoon by the pond. Campers are welcome to stay at the farm.

2 well-restored adjoining holiday homes (LGM415A and LGM415B) located at the heart of a 100 hectare estate that includes a working cereal farm and vines and a pond. Fishing enthusiasts, this one is for you! The owner is also only too pleased to show visitors the dovecote, in season.

2 well-restored adjoining holiday homes (LGM415A and LGM415B) located at the heart of a 100 hectare estate that includes a working cereal farm and vines and a pond. Fishing enthusiasts, this one is for you! The owner is also only too pleased to show visitors the dovecote, in season.

We open our country house surrounded by the vineyards of Domaine de Laballe in the heart of Bas Armagnac, ideal for relaxing with family or friends. The house has large living rooms, 2 double bedrooms, 1 "dormitory" bedroom (2 single beds and 1 bunk bed), 2 bathrooms. The mill has 1 double bed and 1 bathroom. The vast garden with swimming pool invites you to enjoy a bucolic lifestyle. Come and discover the winegrowing estate and typical villages in the surrounding area. THE ACCOMMODATION The house, garden and swimming pool are entirely at your disposal. The house is close to a road, but life is totally on the other side. There's nothing to live opposite. The bedrooms and living room have been renovated, the kitchen and 2 bathrooms have been refreshed and are very functional. We can provide a cot and extra mattress on request

In a small haven of peace, in the commune of Parleboscq on a quiet and pleasant site planted with trees, the Villarose offers you a friendly and comfortable setting for a quiet stay in the Landes. Totally independent, 5 minutes from the spa town of Barbotan les Thermes, take advantage of the quietness of the place to enjoy the relaxing benefits of a spa treatment. Fully equipped modern kitchen and comfortable bedrooms, this small house of 75 m² can accommodate 4 to 6 people. All shops are 5 km away. Numerous and varied activities nearby including fishing in nearby lakes.

Between Bordeaux and Toulouse, the village of Moncrabeau is renowned as the capital of Liars! La Villa au petit bonheur is located in the countryside, where calm and relaxation reign. With its private saltwater-heated swimming pool, you can enjoy a swim in any weather. Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Air-conditioned house, with ground floor: large living room with kitchen, living room, sitting room, a suite (180x200 and private bathroom) with access to the terrace and separate toilet. Garden level: bedroom (2 x 90x200) with en-suite shower room and French window. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms (4 x 90x200 and 2 bunk beds), bathroom, separate WC. Covered terrace with games, kitchenette and shower. Ground for pétanque. Unenclosed grounds of 600m². Wifi, parking on site. Pets on request.

In the confines of the Landes, the gite « Petit Départ » is a house of character where you can enjoy the quiet of a country surrounding. Can accommodate up to 12 people.

This fully renovated cottage with 360° views has 2 bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom or shower room. It is about 50 meters from our house, separated from our property by the swimming pool (12 m x 5 m), to which our guests have access. The cottage has its own private terrace, perfect for dining in the evening or at lunchtime, or for relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking view. The kitchen is fully equipped and opens onto a spacious living room with a wood burning stove. On the first floor, the 2 bedrooms and shower rooms offer the possibility of 4 beds (one bed 160, and one bed 140). The rooms are served by a staircase then a corridor which also opens on a balcony where you can have your coffee or read while admiring the countryside. The whole is air-conditioned.

Welcome to our gîte "Les buis fleuris", nestled in a peaceful, leafy setting in the heart of Gascony in the Lot et Garonne department, close to the Gers and Landes departments. The towns of Nérac, Condom and Eauze are just a few minutes away by car, and offer all the shops you need to make your stay even more enjoyable. Numerous activities are available nearby. Ideal for families looking for a nature getaway. Children will love the large garden, where they can play in complete safety. Simple yet welcoming, it offers everything you need for a pleasant family stay.