Getting Here

The property is situated 25 minutes drive south of Agen in the rolling mediaeval Gascon hills, and about 5minutes from the town of Astaffort where one can find the local boulangerie, Intermarché, bank, grocers, pizzaria, bar, etc.

The closest village, Pergain-Taillac (google maps) has an excellent butchers.

Lectoure, Condom, Nérac, Moirax, and La Romieu are all within 20minutes and hold excellent restaurants, markets, festivals, and glorious churches/ abbeys to visit.

Airports: Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Bergerac are all each 1hr15/30mins drive from the house.

Local Sites, Delights, and Activites

Exploring

Condom, Nérac, La Romieu, Moraix, Lectoure - all within 20mins and well worth visiting (cultural spots galore).

Thermal Baths are located all through Gascony, get down and relax.

Have a look:

Eating

Some of our favourite places:

Citrus, Condom

Chez Vous, Saint-Puy

Auberger Le Prieure

La Ferm Aux Grives

And wonderful local markets.

Activities

Tennis - the local village of Laplume has a good court (we can share the contact), or the tennis club in Agen (in-door and out-door courts and padel courts) is also excellent (www.aspassagetennis.com).

Water Parks - plenty within 20mins and one only 5mins away in Lamontjoie, perfect for the children and childish adults.

Gascony

Lying in the South West corner of France between Bordeaux and Toulouse, Gascony has an enduring and rich history. The southern lands of the mediaeval Angevin Empire, the birthplace of D'Artagnan and The Three Musketeers (their statues stand outside Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Condom), and the pilgrim route of Saint Jacques de Compostelle.

Today, the region is also famed for armagnac, scrumptious wine, mouth-watering local cuisine, and wide undulating sunflower-filled landscapes.