Discover Parleboscq, Landes, Aquitaine

To find peace and quiet and recharge your batteries far from the big cities, this itinerary combines a walk in the woods and a stroll through the vineyards between the churches of the two parishes of Saint-Pé and Saint-Simon.

An immemorial point of passage on the Ténarèze Roman road, this open and lively landscape is made up of woods and vineyards. You can also learn about the land in the farms, around the products of the fat, the local wines, the Armagnac and the Floc de Gascogne.

The sand of the Landes and the clay of the valleys, the cultivated forest of pines and the older and wilder forest of oaks, hazelnuts and acacias, here is a contrasting walk in the heart of nature. Shortly after departure you will discover the site of Gueyze with the old castle and the fortified mill of the 15th century and its church of the 11th century with its trefoil apse. After the monument dedicated to the Néracais resistance fighters, you will cross the Gueyze river. You will then begin a long forest path which leads to the clearing surrounding the church of Meylan. After the town hall, alternatively sandy or sandy paths cross coniferous plantations, but also hornbeam, acacia and oak woods. Cross the Gueyze again on a two-arch bridge to reach the adjoining town hall.

This narrow and deep green valley conceals treasures of surprises: towns with a strong personality, rich and luxuriant vegetation. To discover them, follow the old railway line from Sos to Mézin.

The sand of the Landes and the clay of the valleys, the cultivated forest of pines and the older and wilder forest of oaks, hazel trees and acacias, this is a walk full of contrasts in the heart of nature. Shortly after the start you will discover the site of Gueyze with the old castle and the fortified mill of the 15th century and its church of the 11th century with the trefoil apse. After the monument dedicated to the resistance fighters of Nerac, you will cross the Gueyze. You will then take a long forest path which leads to the clearing surrounding the church of Meylan. After the town hall, sandy or sandy paths cross coniferous plantations, but also hornbeam, acacia and oak woods. Cross the Gueyze again on a two-arched bridge to reach the town hall.

This small walk without great difficulty will offer you at first, a very beautiful sight on the valley of the Gélise and thereafter, a walk on the paths of the Landaise forest.

On this small and contrasted circuit you will first discover the sand of the Landes and the pine forest cultivated in the north. In the south the clay soil of the Gueyze valley is planted with oaks and various and various species of hardwoods.

To capture the spirit of this small country reminiscent of Italy, this itinerary offers low-angle views of Poudenas from the Gélise, and panoramic images as you pass over the hillsides. The village is located on the northern slope of the Gélise valley, on the border between Armagnac and the Gascony forest. Over the centuries, it was built around its castle, built in the 13th century, to control the valley, then it developed on the slope down to the river. Butcheries were established in the 19th century and continued until the 20th century. The economy of Poudenas is based primarily on its pine forests and vineyards of Armagnac. The wheat mill of Poudenas also visible on this circuit was built in the 16th century on the banks of the Gélise.

From Réaup to Lisse, associated communes, this long hike will make you discover, from some viewpoints at the edge of the massif, the different species of the Landes forest: oaks, cork oaks, pines... The natural resources of Réaup make it a village of workers, but above all of gemmakers and lumberjacks organized in a "mutual aid society" since the 19th century. Along this route, you will see the castle and the chapel of Lisse, its parish church and those of Réaup and Cieuse. You will also pass by many pigeon houses and not far from the lake of Lislebonne situated in the heart of an oak forest which, with its leisure centre, welcomes many tourists.

On the first part of this tour, you will accompany the pilgrims on their way to Compostela. At the heart of this loop, you can reach the church of Trignan (12th and 13th centuries), which was an ancient stopover for pilgrims.

In the quiet countryside, in a former stable charmingly refurbished, 3 rooms (“Poplars”, “Acacias”, “Oaks”) with private bathroom, above a specially appointed living room where you can have breakfast, a TV with WIFI access, and a play room for children. Relaxation and warmth guaranteed.

Located between the Landes, Gers and Gironde regions, you will enjoy the charm and beauty of this typical old house. The gite includes a downstairs area and a first floor, is adjacent to the owners’ 18th century property and has separate living areas for total privacy. It is in the heart of a property with hundred-year old trees and a lake for guaranteed peace and quiet. Floor area: 90 m². 3 rooms: 1 with a double and a single bed, 1 large double and 1 single. Baby cot and equipment available. Bed linen for hire. Wash room. WC. Fitted kitchen: Dishwr, Wmachine, Mwave. Living room/lounge: sofa. TV. WiFi and house cleaning at extra cost. Electric heating. Private shaded area in front of house. Parking.

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.

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.

In the heart of Armagnac country, in a charming little bastide, the Clos du Benestar welcomes you in a house dating from the Middle Ages. Restored in the respect of the original materials, wood and stone have the beautiful part. A real cocoon for a peaceful holiday, ideal to recharge your batteries in peace and quiet. The gîte has a bucolic charm and is set in a large green area with many trees. Mauvezin d'Armagnac is located a stone's throw from La Bastide d'Armagnac and the spa town of Barbotan. To commune with nature, walking loops offer walks to discover the heritage and beautiful landscapes of the Landes d'Armagnac.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fishing lake of Parleboscq at the Armanon lake

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

Domaine du Castagnet - Old and very old vintage Armagnacs - Winemaking and aging cellars - Tasting and shipping - Groups welcome by appointment - Member of "Welcome to the Farm".

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

Price: maxi 28€ mini 15.50€ Daily menu 11€ A la carte from 5€ Dinners with dancing can be organized upon request.

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.

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

Closed Saturdays. Gourmet specialties. Closed the first 3 weeks of July and the first 2 weeks of January.

Home-made ice creams, tea room. Open everyday in July and August from 2PM to 11PM. Exhibits by contemporary artists inside.

On the border of the Landes and the Gers, in the heart of Labastide d'Armagnac, one of the most beautiful bastides of the South-West, Alain, Maryse and their daughter Aurélie welcome you in their charming inn. A regional and traditional cuisine concocted with noble products of the region will be served in the dining room or under the arcades offering an exceptional view on the Place Royale. Inside the restaurant you will find a store of regional products. (Foie gras, rillettes ...) to prolong the pleasure after the vacations. The restaurant also proposes, from Monday to Friday, a dish of the day to take away.

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.

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.

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

House (42 m²) on the ground floor in a quiet tourist area, 5 min from Barbotan les Thermes. Entrance hall, living-room and kitchenette (sofa-bed) opening onto a sheltered terrace; 2 bedrooms: 1 bedroom with a double bed 140cm and one bedroom with 2 single beds 90 cm. Shower room, toilet. Electric heating. Communal washing-machine. Swimming pool nearby.

Modern house (42m²) accessible to disabled people, located in a tourist park on the edge of the forest, 5 mins from Barbotan thermal baths. Access through a small entrance. Living room and kitchenette (sofa-bed for 2 people) opening onto the terrace. 2 bedrooms: 1 bedroom with a double bed 140cm and one bedroom with 2 single beds 90cm, shower room, toilet. Electric heating. Communal washing machine. Swimming pool nearby.

2 bedroom one story house (42m2) in a quiet setting, 5mns away from Barbotan-les-Thermes. Vestibule, kitchenette, living room with sofa bed, shaded patio. 1 bedroom with one double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, bathroom, electric heater, shared washing machine, swimming pool nearby.

The restaurant offers different menus according to the season. In winter, in the warm dining room decorated with local colors, you will discover Sebastien's cooking. Sebastien particularly enjoys using local products for his recipes. In the summer, you will be enchanted by the ambiance of the summer garden.

2 bedroom one story house (42m2) in a quiet setting, 5mns away from Barbotan-les-Thermes. Vestibule, kitchenette, living room with sofa bed, shaded patio. 1 bedroom with one double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, bathroom, electric heater, shared washing machine, swimming pool nearby.

2 bedroom one story house (42m2) in a quiet setting, 5mns away from Barbotan-les-Thermes. Vestibule, kitchenette, living room with sofa bed, shaded patio. 1 bedroom with one double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, bathroom, electric heater, shared washing machine, swimming pool nearby.