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Planning your visit to Gascony

Access

Mont de Marsan in the region of Aquitaine, capital of the department of the Landes.

The Gers is remarkably accessible considering its idyllic rural nature. Toulouse International, Bordeaux and Pau airports are within easy reach of the whole departement; St Malo ferry terminal is a 7 hour drive to Auch; Agen and its TGV link make it possible to travel from Lille to Agen in 5 hours. The sun-drenched beaches of the Atlantic ocean are 1 hours drive away and it is possible to be skiing in the Pyrenees within 1.5 hours of leaving home.
There are many options when travelling to the Gers:

By Air

British Airways (0845 773 3377) flies to Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Air France (0845 084 5010) flies to Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Ryanair (0871 246 0000) flies to Bergerac.
BmiBaby (0870 264 0099) flies to Bordeaux.
FlyBE (0870 567 6676) flies to Bergerac, Toulouse and Bordeaux.
Easyjet (0870 600 0000) flies to Bordeaux and Toulouse.

By Road

The shortest road route is from St Malo to the Gers which takes approximately 7 hours.

Brittany Ferries (0870 536 0360) operate from Plymouth to St Malo.
Condor Ferries (0845 345 2000) run a service from Poole and Weymouth to St Malo.

By Train

The easiest TGV terminal is at Agen. For more information call Rail Europe (0870 584 8848) or visit www.raileurope.co.uk

Accomodation

We're happy to recommend:

Hotel Bastard, Lectoure
Excellent hotel and restaurant located in the heart of the ancient hilltop town of Lectoure.

Tel:00 33 (0)5 62 68 82 44
Website: www.hotel-de-bastard.com

Cauteret, Gramont, near to St Clar
A lovely stone Gascon house with swimming pool set in a quiet and totally unspoiled location offering accommodation for up to 6 people.
Alan and Sylvia Ness offer a family suite consisting of one twin room with connecting bathroom to a double-bedded room. This can be taken as a whole or, if required, just one room may be used . A double room with private bathroom is available on the ground floor. All of the rooms are individually styled and offer tea and coffee making facilities, an in- room bar, cd system and mini fridge. Alan and Sylvie are happy to provide a Table d'hotes if arrangements are made in advance.

Tel: 0033 (0)5 63 94 07 82
nessalan@gmail.com

Auberge Le Petit Feuillant, Gramont
Bernard Corbière and his team offer a truly warm welcome to this extremely popular auberge next to the chateau in the hilltop village of Gramont. The Routard guide lists the auberge as a Gascon institution where one can enjoy local gastronomic specialities such as foie gras, duck and pork. Bernard offers a variety of menus and booking in advance is well advised where possible. Accommodation available.

Tel:00 33 (0)5 63 94 00 08
Website: www.gastronomie-petit-feuillant.com

And while you are in the Region

Musé du Miel
As well as the various chateaux in the region, one of the top 100 gastronomic museums of France is right here on our doorstep. The Honey Museum is run by Emile and Chantal Molès who are leading authorities on honey. They have toured the world to collect hives and artifacts from countries far and wide. The museum is part of a working farm here in Gascony. They specialize in making products from honey in the traditional way and produce various home-made sweets using antique machinery. As well as a rich variety of honeys, they also make their own nougat, wax candles, sunflower oil, various flours, apertifs and mead - it makes a change from wine! All are available for sale in the museum's shop.

Honey Museum
82120 Gramont
Phone no.: (0)5 63 94 00 20
Website: musee-du-miel.com/

Please contact us if you would like us to arrange accommodation for your property viewing trip to Gascony.