Riches of a fertile land

• Foie gras: the gastronomic reputation of the region is second to none. Gourmets know that corn fed ducks give a particularly fine foie gras. The Gers region is the first traditional foie gras producer.
• Armagnac is the oldest whisky made produced in the heart of Gascony. Bas-Armagnac, Armagnac-Ténarèze and Haut-Armagnac together constitute a vineyard which is 15000 hectares of vines planted on three regions, including the Gers.
• Produced in the entire western part of the Gers, Floc de Gascogne is born of subtle marriage of Armagnac and grape juice. AOC since 1990, Floc de Gascogne is a wine to drink. Red or white, this appetizer goes well with foie gras, melon, cheese or chocolate.
• The vineyards of Saint-Mont and Madiran are located in the rolling hills of western Gers. These wines were recognized by the Pilgrims of Saint Jacques de Compostela. Today, their quality and reputation are well known.
• The Pousse Rapière is a renowned local cocktail invented by Lassus family in remembrance of the spirit of Gascony to wield the sword. This is an Armagnac liqueur and orange mixed with a sparkling. It prepares perfect meals in the fun and conviviality.

Source of pleasure

• Bath and Spa Castera Verduzan: The spa complex welcomes bathers and lovers of well-being. Filed hydromineral station, the center has amenities for digestive and metabolic diseases and diseases of the oral mucosa-lingual.
• Jazz in Marciac: Festival has become legendary Jazz in Marciac confirms its international reputation by having seen a parade for over 30 years of prestigious musicians. Passed by the scene in another Gers Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Coleman, Michel Petrucciani, or Ray Charles!
• The Ferias de Vic-Fezensac are considered the most férias Whit preserved and authentic. This event, bringing together nearly 45,000 people each year, is conspicuous by his joie de vivre.

Character of land

• D’Artagnan: A statue commemorates the legendary swashbuckling hero of romance immortalized by Alexandre Dumas in The Three Musketeers. It is to be found in Auch, the ancient capital of Gascony on the river Gers, 78 kilometers west of Toulouse. Hometown Lupiac, make his fortune in Paris, he was the man of their most delicate and ascended to one of the most prestigious charges of kingdom Captain Lieutenant and the first company of King Louis XIV.
• Chemins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle: the department is crossed by the path leading from the Puy-en-Velay to St Jacques de Compostela, also known as the GR65.
• A majestic landmark, a historical monument in 1961, Castle Lavardens presents unique architectural marvels.
• On the road from Condom and Auch, the first cross country house called Valence-sur-Baise. It owes its existence to the Cistercian monks of the Abbey Flaran, very close. Founded in 1151, they are the ones who built this jewel of Gascony in the art and compagnonic Christ, one of the best preserved in France.
• The charming villages: Saint Puy Lavardens Bassou, Roquelaure, Terraube, Condom, La Romieu, Cassidy.
• Bordeaux, the wine capital of the southwest and recently listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.
• Toulouse, commonly called « pink city » grows roots. Architecturally similar to the Tuscan capital Florence, as she looks to the future with the site of the aerospace industry.