Argnac Nerac - what to see

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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:

Marguerite d'Angoulême, sister of Francois Ier, French King and patron of Cognac stayed here and wrote Heptameron
Henri de Navarre, future King Henri IV, spent most of his youth here with his parents; Jeanne d'Albret and Antoine de Bourbon. Nérac was the King's center for all his expeditions.
Catherine de Medicis spent time here in 1579 and Louis XIV visited here
in later years, Jacques de Romas experimented with electric kite, Haussman was the town's sous-prefect before moving to Paris and Arman Fallieres was the town's Mayor before becoming President of the French Republic.
Château de Henri IV dates back to early XVI century and houses today an archeological museum.
King's Gardens have some amazing things; Marianne's Palace and the Royal Pavilion of the Baths
Parc de la Garenne On the banks of the river Baïse is a beautiful park with fountains, open-air theatre and a great view of the King's chateau. It is rumored that Queen Margot, King's wife, spent lots of time walking here in search of love.

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

Armagnac Producers

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

What to see: Nérac en Albret