 The
Gascony
Hills
74 km
This area is to the south of the
Garonne Valley, but is still within the Aquitaine. It has a
characteristic rolling countryside and is home to the Brulhois
vineyeards.
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Leave Agen in the direction of Le Passage and then take the D119 towards Brax until you come to
Sérignac sur Garonne (10 km), where you can see both the Lateral Canal and the river. This is a Bastide built in 1273, which has retained its square with arcades and some beautiful half-timbered houses.
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the 11th century church with its helical bell tower built in 1922 by journeyman
carpenters. |
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the Black Prince Restaurant. Tel :05.53.68.74.30 |
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Go towards Montagnac/Auvignon and then
Ste Colombe en Bruilhois (7km). An ancient fortified village which looks out over the Garonne
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Take the D296 then turn left onto the D7 until you reach Moncaut (6km). Panoramic view over the hills. 12th century church.
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Continue on the D208 towards Laplume (.4 km). This was once the capital of the Viscounts of
Brulhois. |
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The 16th century church of St Barthélémy and the beautifully renovated springs and
wash-hous |
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Foie gras and prepared dishes: Ferme de Carolis. Tel : 05.53.95.10.92 |
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Take the D15 towards Astaffort (13 km). Francis Cabrel lives around here and is active in its cultural life. A signposted historical tour covers the main heritage points in the town.
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Restaurant Michel Latrille (Michelin star), Tel : 05.53.47.20.40
Restaurant Une Auberge en Gascogne, Tel : 05.53.6710.277 |
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Wooden toys and other objects , M. Weber, Tel :05.53.67.10.87 |
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Carry on towards Fals (5km). The village is in the heart of the Brulhois vineyards on a panoramic site. It is dominated by a 18th century castle.. |
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the Romanesque church, remodelled in the 19th century, situated on a promontory. |
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fresh Foie Gras. M. Vidalot, Tel :05.53.67.03.22 |
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Take the D204 to Cuq and then the D114 to Caudecoste
(6 km). A 13th century Bastide. The old fortified village has a listed square with arcades and some beautiful half-timbered houses. Bar / Restaurant. Leisure Centre ( Go-karts, microlights, mini-golf…) Tel :05.53.87.31.42. |
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Farmhouse fruit juices. SARL Delpech. Tel :05.53.87.43.82 |
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hand-painted wooden furniture and objects. Mme Garroc. Tel :05.53.87.33.74 |
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Continue on the D129 to Layrac (8 km). A medieval town dominating the River Gers
Bar / Restaurant. Go-karts. Tel : 05.53.87.87.52. |
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the springs and wash-house ; the 11th century church of St.Martin. |
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La Terrasse, Tel :05.53.87.01.69
Le Cap 21, Tel :05.53.67.03.56
The Brulhois Cellar - VDQS wines and local products. Tel : 05.53.87.01.65
Production and sale of garlic. Ferme de Bourret, Tel :05.53.87.07.91 |
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Crafts : Ceramics and
porcelain. M. Laborde, Tel :05.53.87.05.43
Wrought-iron metalwork. M. Carvalho, Tel :05.53.67.00.48 |
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Go towards Agen on the RN21 for 4km and then take a left fork towards
Moirax (6 km) on the D628. Superb Clunisian priory of the 11th century, considered to be one of the jewels of Romanesque art in South-West France. A staging post for pilgrims to Santiago de
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Auberge de Moirax, Tel :05.53.87.12.61 |
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Return to the RN21 then turn left back to Agen (9 km).
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