Lartigolle [in words]
THE AREA
Château de Lartigolle is surrounded by the beauty of the Gers countryside and its endearing towns and villages. The beautiful farmland region has something for everybody; you will find tiny medieval hillside villages, busy market towns, rivers, lakes and forests. The stunning Pyreneean mountains are an hour's drive away and the cosmopolitan city of Toulouse is only 50 minutes by car.
Auch
Our nearest town is just ten minutes away and is the prefecture of the Gers
department. It has a fabulous year-round market on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The historic
centre has a spectacular 13th century cathedral, restaurants and some fine
shops to explore. On the edge of town is the beautiful Bois d’Auch
with paths to follow through the trees and a fitness trail for the energetic.
Auch is also home to one of France’s most famous circus schools. Each
year in October it holds a three day circus festival with acts from all over
the world descending on the town to perform for visitors and locals alike.
It also has a horse trotting track and an airfield suitable for light aircraft.
Local market towns
Being
at the heart of an agricultural community, the markets have an abundance
of fruits,
vegetables, cheese and flowers throughout the year. As well as Auch market
on Thursdays and Saturdays, on Monday mornings there is a large market
in Samatan, about 20 minutes away.
In
addition to the usual market produce you will also find many clothing stalls
and a large indoor livestock market selling everything from sheep to rabbits
and chickens.
Toulouse
Now officially the fastest growing city in Europe, Toulouse is
the centre of the growing aerospace industry. It is also home to one
of Europe’s
top rugby clubs, has a well renowned music academy, great shopping, fabulous
museums and galleries and numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. All this
and more is blended together with an exotic melange of French and Iberian
cultures and architecture - Toulouse is a fascinating city to visit.
The Pyrenees
Just over an hour’s drive away are the beautiful villages and scenery
of the Pyreneean mountains. For skiing trips in the winter there are a number
of resorts all within an hour and a half's drive, offering a good range
of skiing
for families. Some of the resorts are especially good for beginners.
You will also find the mountains a great
spot for river rafting, canoeing, hiking, climbing and mountain
biking. In the summer months take a drive, following winding mountain
passes and land-locked crystal clear reservoirs, to find the breathtaking
Valley de
Rioumajou,
with its
tall pine trees, flat green pastures and winding rivers. This is where
the
locals go for summer picnics and lazy afternoons in the sunshine. It makes
for a beautiful day out.
Festivals
The region has many traditional French fêtes and festivals throughout
the year. From country music or jazz to flower and garlic festivals,
there really is something for
all tastes.
Activities
If you are planning to bring a group away for team building or as a
business incentive trip, we can also help you plan other activites during your
stay.
We have listed below some of the events and activities available close
by:
• horseriding
• quad biking/paintballing
• rafting/canoeing
• tree top adventure parks
• water parks
• armagnac and wine tastings
• 'Airbus' factory tours
• natural spas
• opera in Toulouse
• 3 golf courses
• rugby tours
• skiing/snowboarding
• mountain husky tours