Summer is Coming

With Summer fast approaching, the Gite is now ready for guests and for those wanting to soak in the best of France's countryside, wine and gourmet food. Here we offer some or our thoughts on getting the best out of the summer in the region...

Summer brings the opportunity to breath in the fresh countryside air, walk through (beside) fields of Sunflowers or take in the many Marchés Gourmands and day / night markets across the Occitane region. The Capitale and many of the major towns and cities have vibrant streets with Cafes spilling out and allowing visitors and locals alike to soak in the sun, the atmosphere and the ambiance of Europe in Summer.

July brings local festivals to the area, such as the Purple Garlic festival in Cadours, a local speciality of which there are over 450 varieties. It also sees the arrival of the Tour de France - mainly across the Pyrenees - but ending the sector this year in Agen. Summer walks in the Pryrenees are amazing as are the Swimming lakes for the perfect cooling dip or a play on the inflatables, a sail or a paddle. 

Further afield in the fields of the Gers are the vineyards of the Armagnac and chestnuts in Armagnac are amazing gifts and to die for as a dessert. Equally unique is the Velorail at Nogaro - allowing a family to cycle on specially adapted bikes along an old railway track.

August is when most of France takes a break for 2 weeks and so a lot of activity and businesses tail off during this time, but again Cadours offers it Motor Race around a 3 km circuit on the outskirts of the town looping in Lareole.