Discover the Gers with ChicVillas

Are you planning your next holiday and looking to rent a luxury villa or château in France?

Today we are going to take a look at the Gers department.

With its châteaux, bastides, abbeys, villages of character included on the list of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’ and even UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Gers is a department extremely rich in history. Enthusiasts and enthusiasts alike will be delighted by the wealth of heritage in the Gers. The Gers is also a great natural department! Renting a character house or luxury château will give you the chance to enjoy a stay in the countryside, where the diversity of landscapes makes it an ideal destination for recharging your batteries in contact with nature: lakes, forests, rivers, vineyards or nature parks, the Gers also boasts a remarkable natural heritage.

As you will have realized, renting a château in the Gers means taking advantage of a natural holiday where tranquility and a change of scenery are the order of the day, but it's also an opportunity to discover a cultural heritage rich in history and a very special gastronomy with colorful local produce!

Rent a villa or a castle in the Gers

Situated in the south-west of France, the Gers is a French department of Gascony in the Occitanie region. It is a very rural department, with extensive countryside and exceptional natural landscapes!

Whether you're a fan of history and cultural visits or a contemplative nature lover, the Gers is full of treasures to discover. 

Staying in one of our luxury rentals with garden and private heated pool will plunge you into a natural interlude where peace and tranquility reign, encouraging you to escape for the duration of your stay, whether it is for a week or a few days. Enjoy your luxury or charming rental while contemplating the remarkable landscape that surrounds you in your private garden. Discovering the small villages close to your château or sampling the local gastronomy are excellent ways to spend an exceptional holiday!

The Gers is a department with a typically Gascon character, ideally situated between the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pyrenees mountains. The department of the Gers offers unspoilt countryside and a feeling of freedom as far as the eye can see, a friendly place where the good life of the Gers people is omnipresent. As you can see, the Gers is by definition an area where rurality, sharing and history go hand in hand!

 Many leisure activities can also be the perfect way to discover the natural diversity that the Gers has to offer, such as canoe hire, for example, allowing you to discover the River Baïse and admire the local flora and fauna in a sporting way. Activities for children can also allow you to marvel at the abundant scenery as a family, especially in August when the skies of Gascony are renowned for their nights of shooting stars, a night that will leave an unforgettable memory in your children's minds!

Discover the heritage of the Gers in a luxury villa or château

The Gers is bursting with sites, each more prestigious than the last. Renting a château or a charming house close to one of the Gers' famous villages will allow you to immerse yourself in the department's rich cultural heritage. In one of our luxury rentals, you'll have the opportunity to be close to some of the department's must-see villages and discover some of its architectural gems and treasures!

Marvel at the Gers' three main landmarks, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, embodying the department's cultural richness.

These include the majestic Sainte-Marie Cathedral, a major site on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Its unusual architecture is the result of two hundred years of construction, which explains the variety of styles. This cathedral dominates the city of Auch and draws the eye directly to it, no matter where you arrive in the city. Kill two birds with one stone by visiting La Romieu, listed as one of France's most beautiful villages, and its Collegiate Church of Saint-Pierre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll be amazed by this remarkable collection of southern architecture, a must-see site in the north of the Gers, founded in the 14th century in a village steeped in history and legend. Finally, discover the Lartigue bridge, one of the last Romanesque bridges built between the 12th and 13th centuries especially for the passage of pilgrims. Renting a luxury villa or château will allow you to immerse yourself in these places steeped in history, making your holiday a rich cultural experience.

Our luxury rentals in the Gers also give you the chance to visit exceptional towns and villages such as Auch. The beating heart of the Gers, Auch has plenty to offer: gastronomy, leisure activities, heritage... This ancient Gallo-Roman city is renowned for its quality of life! The town of Marciac, home of jazz and the art of living, is also a must-see in the department. Finally, just a short drive from your luxury rental, you'll find the town of Condom. Listed as a ‘Grand site Occitanie’, Condom is a former episcopal city with countless cultural sites and a remarkable heritage. With the ancient Cistercian abbey of Flaran, the majestic Saint-Pierre cathedral and its historic center, Condom is the embodiment of the Gers' rich heritage. It is also home to the Armagnac Museum, the legendary brandy of Gascony.

 But the Gers is also home to many charming villages full of character, six of which are on the list of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’, including Montréal du Gers, the oldest fortified town in the Gers, Fourcès and its circular village, Larressingle, the smallest fortified town in France, Lavardens, the former military capital, Sarrant, the town of illustrations, and La Romieu. A stay at one of our châteaux, with its private heated swimming pool, promises cultural enrichment and visits that will stay with you forever!

Natural holidays thanks to our villas and château rentals in the Gers

The Gers is also a department with remarkable natural landscapes. The countryside and rural life are omnipresent, and slow tourism is widely practised in the towns and villages.

In your luxury château rental, you'll be in the heart of this exceptional landscape, surrounded by greenery where peace and tranquility will recharge your batteries during your stay. Enjoy the garden and private heated swimming pool with a direct view over the countryside and the greenery as far as the eye can see during your week's holiday, and experience an exceptional natural interlude!

The Gers is a great garden to discover, with parks and gardens sheltering incredible flora and fauna, numerous forests, lakes and ponds, the Gers countryside offers exceptional peace and quiet with an emblematic ecosystem. For nature lovers, this natural paradise has something for everyone. Go hiking near your rental property, in the fields, in the forests, or along the river Baïse, which meanders through lush vegetation. As you can see, nature tourism is ideal in the Gers and is an excellent way to spend your holidays in harmony with nature! The department is surrounded by two nature parks, the Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park, and the Causses Regional Nature Park. The Gers will soon have its own regional nature park, the Parc naturel regional de l'Astarac. 

Many communes are committed to sustainable tourism and slow tourism, which is representative of the Gers and its nature overflowing with remarkable landscapes. The department's main towns, such as Auch, Marciac and Condom, are committed to environmental protection and slow tourism.

There are plenty of opportunities to discover nature on foot or by bike. For walkers, there is the long-distance footpath (GR 65) on the route to Santiago de Compostela, or the Baïse trail between the ports of Condom and Valence-sur-Baïse along the river. Cycling enthusiasts will be delighted by the 33-kilometre Armagnac greenway linking Condom to Eauze, ideal for a family outing, and also by the d'Artagnan European route, symbolically linking the Gers village of Lupiac to Maastricht. Renting a luxury villa or château near Condom is an excellent idea for those who enjoy discovering different natural landscapes while walking or cycling!

Discover the gastronomy of the Gers

We all know the importance of French cuisine in terms of gastronomy, with its culinary specialties, prestigious wines and cuisine known for its refinement and luxury, French gastronomy is full of typical recipes from the four corners of the country.

The Gers is first and foremost, like its image of respect for the environment and its ‘sustainable tourism’, a local cuisine that respects its land. In fact, the Gers is the leading French department for organic production.

The mainstay of Gers cuisine is duck and goose. This local specialty is renowned and appreciated throughout the country. You'll be able to sample the noble foie gras usually served during the festive season, or the tasty duck confit and duck breast! For meat lovers, there are plenty of specialties to tantalize your taste buds, including Bigorre black pork from the foothills of the Pyrenees, Gascony beef with its ancestral know-how for tender, juicy meat, and Pyrenean lamb, traditionally reared in the Gers countryside.

The Gers also boasts a rich wine-growing heritage. In fact, thanks to its vast countryside and many natural landscapes, vineyards cover more than 50% of the Gers department, which just goes to show the wealth of wines and different appellations it has to offer! Working the vines in the south-west of France is a traditional activity, and a way of life. In the Gers, you will find wines to suit all tastes, from sweet white to dry, red, and rosé. If you're a wine lover, a holiday in the Gers is just what you're looking for! The best-known of these are the famous Floc de Gascogne and Côte de Gascogne wines, as well as “Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée” such as Madiran and Saint Mont. In your luxury château rental, you'll have the opportunity to be close to vineyards as far as the eye can see, so you can immerse yourself in the very heart of this rich wine-growing heritage for a week on a peaceful holiday surrounded by a remarkable natural area.

Organize an exceptional stay in a luxury property with top-of-the-range facilities

Luxury villa and château rentals have been our business for many years. Many owners choose our site to showcase their property. Our villa rentals come in three different categories: family villa, charming villa, and luxury villa for an exceptional stay in an idyllic setting. Renting a luxury property for the duration of your holiday, with family or friends, requires some thought depending on the number of people, adults, and children, and on the choice of interests and activities desired by all. That's why ChicVillas offers its customers personalized assistance in choosing your rental to help you organize your exceptional holiday in the Gers in Gascony!

Whether you're looking to rent a luxury property with a garden, terrace and private heated swimming pool, or a character house with large rooms and living areas and plenty of bedrooms to accommodate all your family, we have properties to suit your criteria. Our range of luxury property rentals goes from six to over thirty people. Rent a charming home in the heart of the Gers countryside with friends or family and set off to discover this region that offers nature, culture, and exceptional cuisine. For large families or groups of friends, have you ever thought of renting a château? We offer châteaux from different eras, so you can stay in an estate with a life-size garden, ideal for children. Renting a château in the Gers means spending a luxury holiday in the heart of a remarkable natural area where peace and tranquility will surround you, guaranteeing you a natural escape! Whether you're enjoying your own garden, terrace and private pool, or exploring picturesque villages and major towns such as Auch, Condom or Marciac, our rentals will immerse you in the heart of the Gers and its rich heritage.

Whatever your interests, your opinion is important to us, and we'll do our utmost to provide you with the follow-up and support you need for a perfectly successful luxury holiday! When you choose to rent with ChicVillas, you can be sure of a successful holiday and total immersion in the Gers!