Gascony Properties

Restaurant

A very popular restaurant, and deservedly so. Synthia and Yoann are your welcoming hosts - you can be sure of an excellent meal in a lively and friendly atmosphere. The 3-course 'menu du jour' includes wine, and is good value at only 12 euros. Other set menus are available and also à la carte. Booking advisable.

Nicolas and his front of house team will give you a warm welcome and make sure you have a relaxed meal, whilst Xavier and his team in the kitchen will prepare all sorts of regional delights to tempt you. Table d'hôte and à la carte menus are available. Mid-week lunchtime is very popular for the traditional, reasonably priced set menu. Booking advisable. Chambres d'hôtes rooms also available - see separate entry.

Accommodation

Le Mas des Abeilles

If you fancy a short break after all the househunting and want a complete change of scenery, then head for this wonderful, luxurious guest house. The de luxe en suite rooms - equipped with hairdryers, Tassimo beverage makers, and delightful toiletries - start from 70€ in low season and 85€ in high season. All face south, with great views of the beautiful gardens and the foothills of the Alps beyond. Each bedroom has free Internet access via wi-fi and ethernet sockets, and from 2010, HD TVs and DVD players, providing both French and English HD channels. Andrew and Jeremy will give you a warm welcome and ensure that you have a memorable stay in these peaceful surroundings.

Directions:
1km from the Drôme Provençal village of La Bégude-de-Mazenc on the D74 road to St. Gervais. Easily reached from autoroute A7, junctions 17 or 18. Visit their own website for more specific directions.

Maison Tillac

Madeleine and Tony Clifford-Winters have recently renovated this 19C farm worker's cottage with attached barn, providing superior, top quality accommodation. It can be rented as two separate gîtes, sleeping 8 and 5, or as a whole. Each is spacious and comfortably furnished; each bedroom has smart, en suite facilities. Individual covered terraces; shared swimming pool. Very pleasant surroundings in a medieval village. An ideal spot for exploring this beautiful region.

Directions:
Situated in the village of Tillac, on the D3 between Marciac and Mielan, southern Gers.

Villa Cahuzac

An exciting new addition to our Gers list - a 'boutique' style hotel offering sophisiticated accommodation in beautiful surroundings and friendly atmosphere. Elegant public rooms, including library, around an attractive, private garden. Air-conditioned, de luxe, en suite bedrooms with TV, telephone, and access to Wifi. Gourmet restaurant - menus at various prices and à la carte. Conference room. Cookery demonstrations and courses throughout the year. Handily situated near station with trains to Toulouse and connections to airport. Special offers. Rooms from 98 euros. Breakfast 10 euros.

Directions:
At junction of N124 and D12 on west side of Gimont. From Auch direction, go across this roundabout and immediately turn left into side road. Hotel on left. From Toulouse/Gimont, follow N124 around the town. After bridge by the lake but before the above-mentioned roundabout, turn right into side road just after shop/restaurant with regional specialities. Hotel on left.

Aux Carrecs

Francis and Oriane Claudon offer the warmest of welcomes at their outstanding and luxurious B&B with a choice of individually designed en suite rooms. Prices start at 55€ per night and vary according to season. Relax in their beautiful garden or on the sundeck - enjoy an aperitif on the terrace, or take advantage of the fitness room or the swimming pool to keep off the kilos! Table d'hôte dinner is from 20-30 euros, depending on your menu. Finally, wind down with a relaxing treatment or therapy. Package deals available.

Directions:
GPS: N 43,74746 E 0,33555 From Vic Fezensac take N124 dir. Auch. Approx 2kms after VF at end of 3-lane section, look for r.h. turn, clearly sign-posted for chambres d'hôtes Aux Carrecs.

Au Canard Gourmand

3-star Logis de Caractère rating. 6 contemporary, luxurious, individually designed, en suite rooms, air-conditioned, with TV, in-house toiletries, free WiFi. Prices from 65€. Lunch and dinner available in adjoining restaurant. Package deals available.

Directions:
Situated on the D632 opposite the turn for Samatan town centre, and 3kms NE of Lombez.

Other

International removals.

This is a well established firm of civil and structural engineers with a fine reputation. Their work covers everything from modest projects to major constructions. Mike and his wife own a house in the Gers. Mike is therefore familiar with the building methods and techniques used in the region and he is able to undertake structural surveys during his visits here, or for an extra charge if it is a special visit from the UK.

Covering the Gers and immediate surrounding areas, this company offers a variety of useful services, including key-holding, holiday property management and renovation project management. See their website for full details or contact Maurice or Nancy to discuss your requirements.

Fully registered company (Siret - 48003796900015) specialising in Sky installations and related services throughout France and northern Spain.

House painting and decorating services. Phone Victoria Jones for a consultation and free quotation. The business is based near Condom and covers places within 30-40 minutes travelling time.