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What to see in: Montréal du Gers |
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What to see in: Montréal du Gers |
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This is a small town that dominates the valley of l'Auzoue in the center of the Canton of Montréal. Montréal. du Gers has a marvelous market square with arcades, interesting architecture and a pretty view of the valley. Montréal. du Gers is a bastide established in 1255. The definition of bastide is simple: a concentrated form of of the rural habitat typical to the South West France. It originated with the Counts of Toulouse as territorial and rehousing management policy in mid-XIII century. La Gare is 3 km on the road to Eauze. It is a museum of items associated with train stations, railways etc. In addition, they offer good meals and over night stay in the Station Master apartments. Good fun! Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 43 37 Fax: +33 (0)5 62 29 49 82 For more information on South West France' bastides read The Bastides of South West France by Gilles Bernard published by Diagram Editeur ISBN 2-908683-02-4. It is available in French and English with a great poster. Visit to taste, to see and to purchase: Domaine de Lagrouera offers tasting and purchases of Bas Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne and local products. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 29 42 95 Henry Massartic offers Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne, Prunes in Armagnac and local Gascogne wine. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 29 43 18 Le Roy des Armagnacs tasting and opportunity to purchase at the R. Gimet distillery in nearby Cazeneuve. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 09 90 01 Le Marquisat tasting and opportunity to purchase this prize winning Armagnacs in nearby Gondrin. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 29 11 48 Tourist office is at the Market Square, 32250 Montréal. du Gers Phone: +33 (0)5 62 29 42 85 Fax: +33 (0)5 62 29 45 45 |
14 January 2001 |
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