Discover L'ILE DU PONT: Mirande's Nature and Culture

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Located in the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, Chez Lison is a charming, fully renovated accommodation, located on the first floor of a pretty family house in the Béarn region. It is located in the countryside, 40 min from Marciac, 35 min from Pau and 15 min from Aire-sur-l'Adour. Sylvie proposes you an accommodation in the attic, combining the charm of the old, the comfort and the modernity with visible beams and old furniture completely renovated and decorated by her care. You benefit from a dedicated floor with a nice view on the vineyards, with an independent entrance, a nice living space and an office corner in the bedroom. Enjoy the garden and a haven of peace to recharge your batteries. It is an ideal starting point for your excursions, to discover curiosities: vineyards, heritage, hiking, fishing, gastronomy?

Set up in the natural canyon carved out of the Pyrenees by the River Ardour, this via ferrata course is a fun and sporty way for families or groups of friends to make the most out of the stunning landscapes. SET UP IN THE NATURAL CANYON CARVED OUT OF THE PYRENEES BY THE RIVER ARDOUR, THIS VIA FERRATA COURSE IS A FUN AND SPORTY WAY FOR FAMILIES OR GROUPS OF FRIENDS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE STUNNING LANDSCAPES. Zip lines, rope swings, monkey bridges, and all kinds of challenges await you within this exceptional site. Make your way along the rock face, following the cable that's fixed into the stone with the aid of well-placed hand and footholds: thrills guaranteed! The itinerary is adapted for all levels, from 3 to 83 years! An activity leader will be present to take care of the little kids while the bigger ones take on the via ferrata course accompanied by expert mountain guides. The itinerary is fully secure and all equipment adheres to strict safety regulations. You will be provided with everything you need: harness, helmet, ropes and carabiners. At the end of your activity, tea and coffee will be served in a traditional shepherd's hut. All participants, young and old, will be presented with an Ardour climbing certificate, as well as photos and a personalized film of the day's highlights.

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)

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.

Family canning, foie gras, confits, pâtés, rillettes, stuffed neck, duck breast stuffed with foie gras, rillettes, gift boxes... Visit of the family cannery with presentation of the premises, explanations of the operation and the manufacture of products. Free tasting at the end.

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.

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.

L'Amandier is located at about 10 kms North-East from the city of Pau. On the Hourquie square, surrounded by trees, this renovated hotel/restaurant will warmly welcome you all year long. Stéphane and his family will be delighted to receive you for your next visit to the area. Preferential pricing is applied for travelling salesmen and pilgrims.

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.

A 10-hectare winegrowing estate, working according to the principles of organic farming. Traditional production methods. Visit the winery and vineyards, taste Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh wines and buy direct.

A 10-hectare winegrowing estate, working according to the principles of organic farming. Traditional production methods. Visit the winery and vineyards, taste Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh wines and buy direct

10-hectare winegrowing estate, working according to organic farming principles. Production of Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh. Traditional production methods. Visit the winery and vineyards, wine tasting and direct sales.

Located in the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, Clos Basté is a 10 ha vineyard, working according to the principles of certified organic farming. The estate offers a magnificent view of the Pyrenees and the Béarn hills. It is located in the village of Moncaup, known for its many fountains. Chantal and Philippe Mur offer you a guided tour of the winery and vineyards by appointment, a tasting of several wines and a sale at the property. They will help you discover their passion for wine and the terroir. From mid-July to the end of August, they organise winegrowers' aperitifs every Thursday at 6pm.

Early 20th-century building with a fine collection of 7 stained glass windows by René-Marie Castaing, evoking the 14-18 war. Baroque furniture and altar-tabernacle by Giraudy.

Early 20th-century building with a fine collection of 7 stained glass windows by René-Marie Castaing, evoking the 14-18 war. Baroque furniture and altar-tabernacle by Giraudy.

This early 20th-century building features a fine collection of 7 stained glass windows by René-Marie Castaing, depicting the 14-18 war. Baroque furniture and altar-tabernacle by Giraudy.

Moncaup is a small village located in the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards and known for its many restored fountains that can be discovered along the trails. Enjoy a picnic on 2 shaded tables, in peace and quiet. You can enjoy a multi-sport field and a bowling alley. You have a water point and toilets. Take the opportunity to discover the open church and the wine estate located in the village.

Moncaup is rich in an exceptional hydraulic heritage. Take a hike along the 4 walking trails and discover 12 fountains, pools, washhouses and drinking troughs.

In the heart of the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, the restaurant Larrieu "Chez Josiane" offers you local specialities. Their traditional cuisine consists of soup, stew, duck breast, duck and hen confit, chicken in the pot to order... In the evening on reservation.

In the heart of Vic-Bilh, Central Park is a brewery located in the heart of the bastide of Lembeye. Sandrine and Greg welcome you throughout the seasons on the shaded terrace overlooking the main square of the bastide or in the interior room. They offer you mixed salads, mixed dishes made from fish (back of saithe) and meat (candied duck leg, rib steak, shallots bib, beef rib), but also homemade desserts (sweet pancakes, ice cream in summer, gourmet coffee...).

In the heart of Béarn and Vic-Bilh, Michel and Steffan welcome you to the Restaurant de la Tour, housed in a Béarnaise house dating from the late 16th century. The decoration combining modernism and tradition will charm you. Old stones on the walls, an exhibition of many contemporary artists and modern and unusual objects will accompany you throughout your meal. The restaurant offers you a refined traditional cuisine, based on local products: foie gras Pacherenc and cocoa, duck breast, duck confit honey and spices, oriental flavours, hummus, argan, French meats and traditional fish, homemade desserts... and a vegetarian menu. Enjoy a colourful and tasty cuisine that will delight your taste buds!

In the heart of the bastide of Lembeye, Veneto offers an Italian atmosphere. The restaurant offers homemade pizzas, homemade burgers, mixed salads, bruschettas, meat cooked à la plancha, dishes prepared with fresh products.

Located in the heart of Vic-Bilh and in the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, Au Rey restaurant offers a traditional cuisine: garbure, the essential chicken in the pot, the traditional traditional calf sweetbread in the traditional way, duck and game duck breast and confit, gourmet menus, takeaway dishes... It has a room for receptions.

In the heart of the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, this restaurant is located in a pleasant traditional Béarnaise house, with a large fireplace in the old keel. Cécile and Pascal offer you a traditional local cuisine, homemade such as garbure, duck breast and confit, meat, fish and homemade desserts.

Located on the Haut d'Espoey between Tarbes and Lourdes, this family-run restaurant serves generous, gourmet cuisine concocted by passionate chef Pierre. The dishes are different every day, so there's no set menu, just the inspiration of the moment and the desire to help customers discover new flavors: poached eggs with pumpkin cream, duck parmentier, truffle purée, fresh verbena panacotta with strawberry coulis? On Saturday lunchtimes, La Halte transforms itself into a "bistronomic" establishment, offering refined dishes as beautiful as they are delicious: truffle purée, guinea fowl ballotins, low-temperature boletus stuffing with carrot mousseline au siphon.

The "Bistrot - Restaurant Chez Simon" is located on Route Départementale 817, between Pau and Tarbes, on the "Haut d'Espoey", equidistant from Pau and Tarbes. Chef Simon has created a place inspired by the "pleasure of giving pleasure". Each and every one of us will find an atmosphere, a setting and a cuisine to suit our expectations. The Bistro atmosphere, where you can share a warm, friendly moment over a drink. Restaurant-style, where you can enjoy gourmet dishes indoors or out. Simon's cuisine is inspired by the delicacies of our grandmothers, combined with the savoir-faire of French gastronomy. Between land and sea and sweet and savory.

Charming family restaurant in the north east of Bearn, a few kilometers from Pau and the Madiran vineyards, where the Courbet family, with its 4 generations of experience, welcomes you in the middle of a very pleasant natural and forested landscape. Since 1920, the dishes concocted are from local agriculture. You will find on the menu fresh homemade liver with grapes, beef cheek braised in Madiran, the traditional garbure, the duck breast in a casserole or the omelette with boletus. Be sure, your taste buds will be delighted!

Located in the heart of the bastide of Garlin, Le Théo brewery offers a traditional local cuisine: garbure, fish, meat and homemade desserts. It has an indoor room and a heated terrace. The restaurant offers the menu on Friday evening, Saturday lunch and dinner.

BED AND BREAKFAST IN THE COUNTRY. Monségur, near the Madiran vineyard and the Gers, 20 mn from the Marciac Jazz Festival. 1 cosy bedroom in a Béarn house with independant entrance, living room/library, shady garden with swimming pool and private terrace. The Cap Blanc house offers comfort, rest and conviviality. Francine offers you in the evening her southern cuisine. Off season, stay fishing for predators in boat on lakes. In the evening, Francine cooks fishing products and at lunchtime, picnics. Fishing map and guide in supl. if needed. 1 pers. 88 €/day. 2 pers. 132 €/day. Stay 4 days : 1 pers. 320 €. 2 pers. 470 €.

Located in the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, this spacious chalet-style house has been completely renovated. It's ideally located to discover the Madiran and Vic-Bilh regions, rich in heritage and gastronomy, at the crossroads of the Southwest. The house has 2 bedrooms and a dormitory. It has large green spaces on the edge of the forest. You will appreciate the calm of the Béarnaise countryside, for a simple and authentic holiday. Chantal and Philippe, owners and winegrowers, offer you a guided tour of the organic wine estate, a stone's throw from the cottage, followed by a tasting of their wines. A bottle of Madiran is offered to you upon your arrival.

Parking area. In the park of an organic wine estate, tasting / purchase of wine, hiking trails around nearby fountains. Services: water point and toilets.

Detached house, quiet location. View on the Pyrenees and Montaner castle from the terrace. R.d.c. Kitchen (dishwasher, microwave), living room (TV, VCR, stereo, DVD player, tel. modular selective access), storeroom (washing machine, s-linen, freezer), wc. 1 bedroom. (1 bed 2 pers.) with water/wc. And. 2 bedrooms. (2 single beds. 1 double bed). S.d.b. Wc. Air conditioning on the first floor. Extra electric heating. Enclosed garden. Terrace. Garden furniture, barbecue. Poss. loc. sheets + towels. Sheltered room. BABY ON BOARD. WIFI connection possible.

Recently renovated 19th century detached house. Bungalow. Living room, sitting area (fireplace/insert, colour TV), kitchenette (microwave). Storeroom (washing machine), 2 bedrooms. (2 double beds), bathroom, wc. Enclosed courtyard, enclosed shaded area, garden furniture, barbecue. Large carport in adjoining barn. Quiet and restful site, close to the Hautes-Pyrénées and the Madiranese. Poss. loc. sheets + towels.

Very nice indep. gîte with character, on one level. Kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer), living room (open fireplace, tel. TV), lounge (fireplace/wood-burning stove, colour TV). 4 bedrooms. (2 double beds. 2 single beds. 1 bed 120). Water closet, wc. Laundry (washing machine). Additional electric heating. 10 000 m² non enclosed park bordered by a small river including a large courtyard, a south facing terrace, large shaded green spaces, garden furniture, barbecue. Poss. loc. sheets. Near Hautes Pyrénées (Lourdes, Gavarnie) and Gers (Marciac). Vic-en-Bigorre 6 km.

Chez Chantal & Pierrot" is located in the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards. Former winegrowers, we welcome you to our renovated Béarnaise house and its 2000m² fenced garden. For nature and heritage lovers, you'll be able to hike the nearby circuits des fontaines.

In the heart of the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, this old wine farm has been completely renovated by the owners. It combines traditional design and comfort. A few kilometres from the cooperative cellar of Crouseilles and the village of Madiran, discover these renowned and tasty wines. Domaine du Tournesol offers you 2 charming rooms of great comfort, for holidays with family or friends. You can enjoy the peace and quiet by the private swimming pool, in its huge garden or on the terrace. The owners offer you fruits and vegetables from their garden during the summer season.

Located in the heart of the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, the Au Bèth Loc caravan is installed in a farmhouse, in the heart of a preserved Béarn countryside and a stone's throw from the Bassillon-Vauzé lake. Gilles and Marlène offer you a fully equipped caravan for 4 people, with a kitchenette and dry toilets. Take advantage of the outside with a garden lounge, games at your disposal (molki, babyfoot, board games?). A shower and toilets are located in a recently renovated outdoor room. Nature and animal lovers, they organize carriage rides and invite you to discover the animals of the farm (goats, donkey, chickens and horses).

In the heart of the Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh vineyards, this cottage is located in a renovated barn of an old Béarnaise farmhouse dating from 1822. It offers a breathtaking view of the castle of Crouseilles. Undine and Bill, of English origin, welcome you to this 69m² cottage with two bedrooms. You can enjoy the beautifully wooded and flowered garden, equipped with a swimming pool and a renovated henhouse. You can enjoy the calm of the Béarnaise countryside. A bottle of wine will be offered to you upon your arrival.