The best fashion and gift stores Gers

Long abandoned, the castle of the Counts of Armagnac and the former hospital were invested by about thirty second-hand dealers in 2017. These historic places host stores with different universes: 1950s, baroque in the former chapel, period linens, vinyl records ... The basement galleries have been transformed into artist studios. Atypical place, the Village des Brocanteurs is worth a look and attracts thousands of visitors. The price is very high, so finding a good deal is a real challenge.

For the past ten years, this bookshop specialized in comics has also been a tea room. It is possible to have a coffee, to have a snack or to have lunch while leafing through the latest Riad Satouf or Joann Sfar book. Mangas, adult comics, classics, comics, youth catalog, Sébastien and Alexandre offer comics for all readers. Passionate about vignettes and bubbles, they follow authors and their news closely and will be able to recommend the latest novel not to be missed.

This charming boutique has been popular with Auscitans for nearly ten years, who appreciate Nelly's warm welcome. The cabins provide all the necessary intimacy in a boudoir and cosy spirit, with classical music playing in the background. Nelly offers high quality lingerie, adapted to all body types. She will advise you with great professionalism. In the hosiery department, you will find reliable values such as Prima Donna, Simone Pérèle or Marie-Jo, but also the superb silk and Calais lace babydolls from Marjolaine.

In the heart of the typical village of Sarrant, this tartinerie library offers a literary stop. The bookshop with 6 000 titles displays its commitment to rural and economic development in the service of man. Renovated place with respect for traditional techniques, this library-tartinerie will ease you. On the ground floor, you will take the time to appreciate the books carefully selected by Catherine, while regaling with homemade bread; while your children will take their first steps in youth space. But to the pleasure of dishes and words, you will add the pleasure of eyes and ears. On the first floor, an exhibition space allows you to hold readings or to let you bask in the sound of a rhyme. Meeting place, tea salon, gallery, restaurant, bookstore, café, projection room.

The manager of Dany Concept is a VH and VHC vehicle tuner. Founded in Switzerland, the company moved to Nogaro in 2017 on the Paul Armagnac circuit. Dany Concept overhauls and prepares historic competition vehicles. Among the services offered: overhaul and preparation of engines and gearboxes, routine maintenance and the necessary adjustments to VH and VHC vehicles. An assistance service is available if you'd like to take your classic car on the track. Recommended by Motul, it offers products from the Motul Classic range.

Alépoc is a FFVE-affiliated parts store for classic cars. Located in Auch, it is possible to collect parts directly from the store or have them delivered. Alépoc specializes in French classic car parts for Citroën, Peugeot, Renault and Simca. The catalog includes mechanical parts for ignition, carburation, braking, cooling, clutch, seals, filters, belts, bodywork, oil, miscellaneous products, etc.

In 2021, Ethiquable opens France's first organic and fair-trade chocolate factory, in Fleurance. To share its values, know-how and committed vision of fair trade, the chocolate factory opens its doors to the general public in 2022, to the delight of young and old alike. With a 400^m2 educational trail, this SCOP invites visitors to discover the stages of chocolate production and the values espoused by Ethiquable. For the ultimate experience, treat yourself to the tasting workshop at the end of your guided tour!

Editions Le Drapeau blanc is a small publishing house that mainly sells intellectually demanding, yet accessible, books. As their catalog is still very young (founded in early 2016), you'll find mainly excellent books on history, philosophy and economics, generally written by leading academics (such as Professors Roberto de Mattei and Hans-Hermann Hoppe) and translated from various foreign languages. Éditions Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc has been in business for almost half a century. The members of the association will be delighted to share the fruits of their passion with you, in the beautiful and tranquil Gers countryside!

With a little over 200 ^m2, we can say that it is vast, but don't be surprised, this tobacco is a little more than that! As a true fishing enthusiast, Christiane de Lavenère has diversified her activity, to say the least. Specialising in the sale of freshwater fishing equipment, this astonishing shop is a must for those who wish to tease predators, trout, carp or catfish. You will find all the necessary equipment, live bait, rods and even precious advice on the best water spots in the area. If the cigarette cartons are not missing, other more unexpected ones are also on the shelves: you will have guessed it, hunters are not forgotten and rifles or guns as well as various equipment of all brands are offered to them.

What you're thinking is that you're just one of the big tabac's caves, and it's actually a real Caverne cave. Before you reveal some of them, we must first point out that this trade presents a very complete press radius and a game of chance plus cigarettes. The turfistes love him because he does PMU and even proposes an online broadcast of races starting 11 hours. But if it is worth the detour, the Laran, as the mirandais affectionately call it, is mainly for its cigar cellar… and its vintages! In the light of the rays, you will find a range of prestigious whisky, ranging from the great Scottish classics to the new Japanese, but also to beer, as fresh as rare: Basque Brewery Brewery, Christmas beer Bush or Delirium, Rinses...... the stock is varied and follows the year's highlights. Here you can celebrate the Belgian national holiday! Armagnac is not in rest and with Lortolan or 700, it is beautifully represented. A diversity that is good to find in a single place, friendly by welcoming Pierre and Luke and finally advising everyone, even non-smokers!

Created by Véronique Lauron, this bookshop-tea room is run by Nada, who knows how to take care of everyone between two readings. The teas on offer come from the excellent Dammann house and are available for purchase. But you can also indulge in coffee, hot chocolate with Espelette pepper or delicious home-made pastries. As for books, the choice is wide and the themes varied. The latest award-winning authors rub shoulders with detective novels, regional works, fine books and children's literature.

Located in a beautiful historic house, Librairie Buissonnière was founded by Magali and Vladimir, who wanted to participate in the cultural life of their chosen land. In the main hall, a piano, reading lounges and a pleasant terrace welcome you in a convivial atmosphere. The bookshop doubles as a tea room, and organizes numerous events: writing and drawing workshops, book clubs, meetings with authors and concerts.

Atelier manufacturing workshop. On the website you will find information about boomerangs, flyings discs (frisbees), didjeridoos (possibility to listen to some musical extracts), sports watch bracelets, reduced aircraft and rocket models. Possibility to order objects manufactured in the workshop from the site.

An elegant watchmaking house, the LIP brand was born in 1867. Founded by Emmanuel Lipmann, a 23-year-old watchmaker's son, the company began by opening a boutique in Besançon. Throughout his life, the man would continue to modernize his models and techniques, advances that would be carried on by his descendants. Over the course of its existence, the brand has marked important historical events, dressed great men - such as General De Gaulle - and evolved with the times. Elegantly designed and resolutely modern, the LIP watch has a well-deserved reputation as the brand of the world's greats. Today, the main production site is in Besançon, but the head office is based in Lectoure in the Gers.

Locals and visitors alike are lucky to have a real and beautiful bookshop in Condom. Here, you are not greeted by a cat, but by a gentleman golden retriever. His master, when he has not his nose in a book, takes pleasure in advising his customers: the latest successful publications, as well as the authors deserving to be discovered. If the book or the author you are looking for is not in this pleasant store with clear walls, you can always order it, the bookseller will notify you by email as soon as he receives it.

Le Cochon Bleu feeds both the mind, with a careful selection of literary works, and the stomach, with simple lunchtime fare. At the table: Ginette-style duck breast, ricotta lasagne, country-style veal sauté... Novels, fine books, comics and children's books can be leafed through at any time while enjoying a coffee, tea or the inevitable "chocolat du Cochon". In fine weather, regulars often occupy the small trellised terrace. In winter, you can take refuge indoors, enjoying the warm, if somewhat cramped, surroundings.