Stay in Gers and Gascony

One of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France"

Our hotel-restaurant in Larressingle, near Condom and Eauze, is ideally located for exploring on foot one of the most beautiful and smallest fortified villages in France. The Gascons often call it "Carcassonne," adding "miniature"... Surrounded by fields and vineyards, nestled in lush greenery, the village of Laressingle stands proudly in the heart of the Gers region. It immerses you in the history of Gascony.

Located on the GR65 (Way of St. James), numerous hikes offering beautiful views of the village are possible around the village.

The smallest fortified village in France

The 13th-century village, encircled by ramparts amidst which a keep, a church, and medieval houses built against the walls still stand, was the property of the bishops of Condom. A bridge spanning the moat and a fortified gate provide access to the center. One pauses to admire the detail of a mullioned window or a studded door. Before leaving, pay homage to the bust of the last Duke of Trévise, who saved Larressingle from ruin at the beginning of the 20th century by pleading its case with wealthy Americans in Boston.

5 minutes from the village of Larressingle

Our hotel near Condom allows you to discover the beauty of the Baïse Valley, where you can navigate the wild river if you wish, and the Flaran-Baïse-Armagnac region, a designated Grand Site of the Midi-Pyrénées, where you can visit, among other things, Flaran Abbey, one of the best-preserved abbeys in Southwest France, which houses the exceptional Simonov Collection with hundreds of works from the 17th to the 20th centuries (Monet, Steer, Courbet, etc.).

A charming and elegant town

Very close to our restaurant, Condom is immediately noticeable thanks to its cathedral, a vigilant sentinel, which overlooks the old episcopal city. Adjoining Sainte-Marie Cathedral, the cloister led the bishops to their private chapel and to their bishopric. If you stroll through the streets lined with beautiful 17th and 18th-century mansions, stop at the Hôtel de Bourbon with its superb wrought-iron balcony, the Maison Loubières, the Hôtel du Bouzet, or the Hôtel de Gensac. As you walk down to the Baïse River, you'll see the river cruise boats ready to set off on new adventures.

Close to our establishment, barely 10 km away

Fourcès and Montréal-du-Gers

Fourcès and Montréal-du-Gers, listed among the most beautiful villages in France, are little gems in the heart of Gascony.

Fourcès is a true departure from the Cartesian spirit of bastides, as it is built on a circle with gently curving houses arranged around its central square, now shaded by plane trees and known for its flower market.

Montréal-du-Gers, the oldest of the Gascon bastides, is a bastide built on a promontory below the Auzoue River. It was founded in 1255 by the Count of Toulouse.

Following a grid plan, the streets lead to the central square with its arcades and half-timbered houses, where the partially fortified Gothic church is revealed.

The Gers region can be explored on foot, by bike, on horseback, by motorcycle, by car, or even by boat on the Baïse River, winding between hills and valleys. From Lectoure to Eauze, passing through Condom and Larressingle, the most beautiful sites of Gascony await you.

In the Gers, all kinds of adventures are possible! Spiritual, historical, cultural, gastronomic, sporting… Pilgrims and hikers bring life to the rolling landscapes and hidden trails. Among the routes of the Camino de Santiago that crisscross the Gers, the superb 35 km stretch between Lectoure and Condom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is truly breathtaking. It can be completed in a day, and if you venture a little further, you'll reach the Auberge de Larressingle, just 5 km from Condom. Here in our hotel-restaurant in the Gers, you'll find a warm welcome and comfort, a gentle and pleasant atmosphere.

Auch, capital of the Gers

A 45-minute drive from the Auberge de Larressingle, discover Auch, the beautiful capital of the Gers, where it's a pleasure to stroll along the picturesque streets or the verdant quays. The Armagnac Tower and Sainte-Marie Cathedral overlook the whimsical Gers River.

The upper town is home to most of the architectural heritage: Sainte-Marie Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) blending Flamboyant Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical styles; the statue of d'Artagnan at the foot of the monumental staircase; the Fedel House; the Jacobins Museum and its exceptional collection of pre-Columbian art…

In the heart of Gascony, Elusa, the ancient capital, is a unique Gallo-Roman complex comprised of three sites: the villa of Séviac (12 km away), the domus of Cieutat, and the archaeological museum of the Eauze Treasure (23 km away). Whether young or old, immerse yourself in history and discover these three complementary sites, which offer a comprehensive and unique overview of Roman life in southwestern France.

Immerse yourself in the daily life of a Gallo-Roman city and discover the secrets of aristocratic residences within the territory of the ancient city of Elusa. The domus of Cieutat (urban house) provides an essential complement to a visit to the villa of Séviac (country house), while the rich collections of the archaeological museum of the Eauze Treasure (Musée de France) illustrate its refinement.

10km from our establishment, near the 13th-century fortified town of Valence-sur-Baïse, Flaran Abbey was founded in 1151 in the Baïse Valley. Nestled in the heart of a park, the monastic buildings and gardens offer a perfect illustration of a 12th-century Cistercian complex, remodeled up until the 18th century.

A listed historical monument, Flaran Abbey houses the exceptional "Simonov" collection, showcasing around one hundred works from the 17th to the 20th centuries: Ronda, Monet, Steer, Courbet...

Located 17 km from our establishment, La Romieu and its collegiate church form a crossroads for pilgrims from Le Puy and Rocamadour to Santiago de Compostela. Taking its name from the Gascon word "Roumiou," meaning "pilgrim," the village was founded at the end of the 11th century by Albert, a German monk returning from a pilgrimage to Rome. Three centuries later, the powerful Cardinal Arnaud d'Aux, cousin of Pope Clement V and a native of the village, commissioned the construction of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the church offers visitors the solemn beauty of its Gothic cloister, its tall square bell tower surmounted by an octagonal tower, and the recently restored frescoes in its sacristy. At its foot, the village beautifully embraces the site with its light stone facades and arcaded square, typical of the region.

Located about thirty kilometers from our establishment and twenty kilometers north of Auch, the impressive Château de Lavardens, like a ship moored to a rocky spur, watches over the village houses and the horizons cradled by verdant valleys. The former military capital of the Counts of Armagnac has preserved some vestiges of its ramparts from the medieval period, as well as narrow fishing lanes strewn with hollyhocks, along which charming houses are revealed...

Located 6 km from our establishment, nestled in the heart of Gascony, the Château de Cassaigne, formerly the residence of the Bishops of Condom, is an exceptional historical site. Built in 1247 by the Abbot of Condom, Montassin de Goalard, it became the country residence of the Bishops of Condom from the 16th century onwards. A victim of destructive wars and pillaging, the château was rebuilt from the 16th century onwards, with its façade dating from the 18th century. It was bought back during the Revolution by the former steward of the bishops, and his descendants are still the owners today. Henri Faget and his wife restored the Château de Cassaigne to its former glory with an Armagnac production that brought renown to this ancestral home. Surrounded by more than 30 hectares of vineyards, it has also become one of the premier locations for the great wines of Côtes de Gascogne.