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Head instead for the Old Town the grand Hôtel de Ville and map. This includes all but
on the outcrop overlooking Palais de Justice, were built. the chimneys visible in the
the River Gers. If you climb Some fine houses from this distance, belonging to the
the 234 stone steps from the period line the pedestrianized nuclear plant at Golfech.
river, you arrive directly in rue Dessoles.
front of the restored late Auch’s restaurants are
Gothic Cathédrale Ste-Marie, known for their hearty dishes,
begun in 1489. The furnishings including foie gras de canard
of the cathedral are remar k- (fattened duck liver).
able: highlights include the STAY
carved wooden choir stalls
depicting more than 1,500 a Les Glycines
biblical, historical and mytho-
logical characters, and the Auvillar This small and mellow
hotel combines a
equally mag nificent 15th- ! D6 ⌂ Tarn-et-Garonne country location with
century stained glass, attri- n pl de la Halle; 05 63 39 boutique style. Lovely
buted to Arnaud de Moles. 89 82 restaurant, pool and
The windows show a mix of garden on site.
prophets, patri archs and A perfect complement to the
apostles, with 360 individually high emotion of Abbaye de St- ! D6 ⌂ 4 av de Laugerie,
characterized figures and Pierre (p428), Auvillar is one of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
exceptional colours. Three the loveliest hilltop villages in ∑ les-glycines-
dordogne.com
of these windows depict the France. It has a marketplace
key biblical events of the lined with half-timbered ¡¡¡
Creation, the Crucifixion and arcades at its centre, and
the Resurrection. extensive views from the Hôtel Cuq en
Auch went through an promenade over looking the Terrasses
urbanization programme in River Garonne. There are Set on a hilltop, this
the 18th century, when the picnic spots along this panor- 18th-century manor
allées d’Étigny, flanked by amic path plus an orientation house has a pool in lush
gardens and glorious
views from the terrace
The ancient capital of the Gers depart­ restaurant.
ment, Auch (said “Ohsh”) has a rich ! D6 ⌂ Cuq le Château,
Cuq-Toulza
heritage. It has long been a sleepy place ¢ Mid-Oct–mid-Apr
which comes alive on market days. ∑cuqenterrasses.com
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Le Pont de l’Ouysse
Rooms are bright and
sunny at this indulgent
retreat with a Michelin-
starred restaurant.
! D6 ⌂ Lacave
∑ lepontdelouysse.com
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Hostellerie le Vert
Rooms have heaps of
character at this family-
friendly, 17th-century
house in wine country.
! D6 ⌂ Lieu dit “Le
Vert”, Mauroux
¢ Nov–Mar
∑ hotellevert.com
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