This great town is located on the northern edge of the Armagnac country, just below A62 Autoroute between Bordeaux and Toulouse. It straddles the river Baïse, a vital commercial route of the Armagnac trade. The town is full of history which is reflected in the architecture and the surroundings:
During the summer enjoy various cruises on the river Baïse and the Canal des Deaux-Mers; take an hour cruise on Prince Henry or rent a boat. For details call Capitainerie du Port +33 (0)5 53 65 66 66 or fax +33 (0)5 53 84 03 33. Visit to taste, to see and to purchase: Château Pierron offers tasting and purchases of Bas Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne and local wines. Phone: +33 (0)5 53 65 (0)5 52 Château du Frandat offers Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne and local wine Buzet. Phone: +33 (0)5 53 65 23 83 Joël Buraud in nearby Serbat offers local duck products: foie gras, confit de canard and various pâtés. Phone: +33 (0)5 53 65 36 11 La Ferme de Gagnet a few kilometers from Nérac in a pretty village of Mezin this working farm offers all the best of the region: duck products( foie gras and confits), Floc de Gascogne, Armagnac and Prunes in Armagnac. In addition, they offer extended B&B stay. Phone: +33 (0)5 53 65 73 76 Tourist office is at 7 avenue Mondenard 47600 Nérac Phone: +33 (0)5 53 65 27 75 Fax: +33 (0)5 53 65 97 48 |
14 January 2001 |
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