IN AND AROUND "MARSAN"

NEARBY TOWNS AND SERVICES

The commune of Parleboscq has a baker's shop and a restaurant. This small commune of 500 people also has 7 churches, some sadly in disrepair but nevertheless very beautiful.

Four miles from Marsan is Gabarret, a village of 1300 inhabitants, which has a bank with a cash point and a garage. There are also shops including a bakery, butchers, pharmacy, hairdressers, paper shop, tobacconist, greengrocer and general grocery. There is also a medical centre. Gabarret has some very interesting houses and a beautiful church.

Eauze, 8 miles away is a town of 4500 inhabitants. It is also known as France's other capital city as it is known as " La Capitale de l'Armagnac" It is a charming town with many architectural features including a stunning cathedral. Most services are here including a good sized supermarket and each Thursday morning there is a large market at which one can buy just about anything including fresh local produce.

Barbotan is a spa town about 6 miles away with many restaurants and shops and a market that is held each Wednesday morning in summer.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Horse riding
The "Centre Equestre De Bouau", 2 miles from Marsan, has qualified staff that can take you trekking. For more information you can contact the centre on their web site http://www.horse-trek.com

Golf
There is an eighteen hole golf course at Guinlet about 8 miles from Marsan and another one at Mont de Marsan which is about 45 minutes away.

Swimming
The area has lots of municipal swimming pools and bathing lakes which offer safe bathing and are patrolled by lifeguards. At Agen, about 50 minutes drive away there is a Parc Walibi that offers fun and games for everyone.

Flying and Auto Sports
Nogaro, some 30 minutes away, has a motor racing circuit where weekend meets are frequently held. The airfield at Nogaro offers flying and gliding

Walking and Cycling
The area is one of outstanding natural beauty and there are many footpaths as well as quiet lanes where one can walk or cycle.

Wine and Armagnac
In our region there are many wine and armagnac producers where you are welcome to try their produce, find out how wine and armagnac are made, and, if you wish, buy some wine or armagnac.
You can visit this web site: vins et armagnac du Domaine de Pajot

Restaurants
The Gers and Les Landes are renowned for good food. There are many restaurants offering a wide range of meals including gastronomic food where you can enjoy our wonderful regional dishes.

History
The histories of the South West of France and England have been entwined for over 800 years. The region is rich in historical buildings and villages going back to these times. Sites of particular note are the roman villa at Seviac, the Cathedral at Auch and the fortified villages of Fources and Larresingle.

Other Attractions
The list of things to do or to see goes on and on and includes animal parks, living museums, fishing and for those who wish shooting. Please contact us if you want further details.