Gourmet products local specialties and wines Armagnac

Monique and Bernard Molas' farm is a magnificent 18th century manor house that they have patiently renovated. They raise ducks and geese which they transform marvellously: whole duck foie gras, whole goose foie gras, block of duck and goose liver, stuffed duck neck... You won't be disappointed when you taste their award-winning products at agricultural fairs. Gites and B&Bs allow them to organize themed stays, tasting weekends and workshops entirely dedicated to foie gras cooking.

At Home Head, attachment to the land is paramount: all the manufactured products are 100% artisanaux and delicious. Since 1986, a formula of preparations around duck has been proposed, based on reasoned agriculture. Between the duck aiguillettes, the orange duck, the ceps ceps, the ceps, or the fairway gascon in the conflict, the taste buds have something to wonder about! A finalist every year since 2007 during famous gastronomic competitions, the Maison Tête is known and recognized for its specialty: the foie gras… with la! In 2013, the fatty livers of whole goose and duck received gold at the competition of Saint Sever in Landes. His leader product, gold medallist at the Paris 2012 agricultural competition, is a foie semi-baked fat presented in a wooden bowl, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, to keep for 90 days - but you should crack well! Despite the avian problems of the 2016 and 2017 seasons, production, albeit stalled, is good!

This vineyard, which covers 29 hectares, produces organic wines with unique flavors. The Domaine d'Entras is also a great name in floc and armagnac, which is a must for your tasting book. Its diversified range of wines is suitable for both small and large occasions and the brandies are shared. The Maestrojuan family's beverages have won numerous awards and medals in agricultural competitions. And if alcohol doesn't appeal to you, you can always leave with homemade mustard.

Francis Lacave (it's not a pseudonym!), like his grandfather before him, has two hats. At the head of a 45 ha vineyard dedicated to the production of Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne and Côtes-de-Gascogne wine, he also runs a nursery business... specialising in vine plants. It is tempting to think of red wine, very Merlot in its expression, when it comes to accompanying red meat. But you can just as well accompany your dishes with white or rosé wines from the estate. You will also be able to get confits of floc and white wine on the spot. Since 1950, Domaine de Lartigu has been offering high quality Gascony wines, flocs and armagnacs. This family estate has been in existence for three generations. The vines are ideally situated on the slopes of Bas-Armagnac. Francis, Michelle, Sonia and Jérôme invite you to share their know-how as winegrowers and vine plant producers. You will be able to discover their passion for the vine, winemaking and ageing through a guided tour and a tasting of their products. In the shop, located opposite the village square of Bretagne-d'Armagnac, you will find a wide range of vintage bas-armagnacs, flocs de Gascogne, vins de pays des côtes de Gascogne, and other selected products such as delicacies.

Nestled in the heart of the Côtes de Gascogne vineyards, the Château de Mons en Armagnac hotel-restaurant is an enchanting place to get away from it all. Built in 1285, this place steeped in history combines Gascon charm and modernity. In addition to its restaurant serving tasty local cuisine, the winery invites you to discover its 129 grape varieties and barrel-aged Armagnac. Ideal for family stays or business meetings, it's close to heritage gems such as La Romieu and Flaran Abbey. It's the ideal place to savor the authenticity of the Gers.

The market is held twice a week. The Rue des Thermes is pedestrianized on Wednesday mornings in Barbotan, while the Place de l'Eglise is taken over by producers on Friday mornings in Cazaubon. An open-air market, it's mainly devoted to food, but you'll also come across a few producers of armagnac and micro-production beers. The region's flagship products abound on the stalls, including the inevitable foie gras, but also delicious organic farmhouse cheeses. Lovers of fine produce won't want to miss these events!

This farm raises fat ducks and free-range pork. The family farm, managed by Delphine and Nicolas, has a canning factory. You will find all the variations of duck, fresh or cooked, and of course the traditional foie gras. But also pork meat, as well as black pudding, sausages or ham... It is a traditional breeding, that the owners will be happy to show you around (make an appointment by phone).

Uby was created by the Morel family in 1920. Passed on from generation to generation, the domain's philosophy is to produce wines of pleasure, quality, conviviality and sharing in the image of the wines of Gascony and the region. In addition to the famous UBY, we find in their range the BYO, for the 100% natural amateurs. There is also the CUB, white, rosé or red in 5L cubes, the TORTUE range and also DOMUS. The domain also produces armagnac.

Aurian has been a distiller and wine and armagnac merchant since 1880. In his bottling cellar, Philippe Aurian, the fourth of the name, offers wonderfully smooth armagnacs. This master liqueur maker distributes his artisanal productions throughout France: blackberry and blackcurrant liqueur with armagnac, vine peach liqueur, wild strawberry liqueur, orange armagnac liqueur, to name but a few. He also makes aperitif wines, sweets and prunes with armagnac, delights with the flavors of yesteryear.

Roseline and Jérôme recently took over the Perotto family's traditional farm. Breeders and feeders of fattened ducks, Jérôme brought to the farm the organic breeding of Black Pigs, in the open air. They are delighted to welcome visitors to the farm to share their passion for their profession and to let them discover their products prepared with love and in the tradition. You will find preserves and various home-made delicatessen products as well as foie gras, confits, pâtés and many cooked dishes, guaranteed without coloring nor OMG.

In Côtes de Gascogne, not far from Condom, the winegrower Silas Marcellin was inspired by the fortified village of Gazaupouy to give his wine estate the name of Domaine Les Remparts. Labelled with the High Environmental Value label, the Domaine distinguishes itself by the balance of its terroir between reds and whites, its vintage Armagnacs de Ténarèze and its recently awarded Floc de Gascogne. In the cellar, you will also find the famous Agen prunes with Floc. For direct sale, you can come to the vineyard to discover and buy their bottles.

Fleurons de Lomagne focuses on local producers who care about their environment and the quality of their products. In the store, you'll find a variety of specialties presented in a friendly setting and at the right price. Laureen, Morgane and Delphine offer advice and a wide range of regional products: cheese, foie gras, confectionery, local wines, armagnac, chocolates, aperitifs... Gourmet baskets take over the shop window in the run-up to Christmas. An original gift idea that will delight gourmets.

Cyril and Virginie Garnier make high quality products inherited from a family know-how built over several generations. In this patisserie-glacerie-chocolaterie, chocolate Easter eggs and Christmas logs are always a great success, as are their prunes filled with Armagnac. The family recipe of the tourtière gasconne was perfected in 1963, you will be able to taste a good part of it in the tea room.

The Condom market is held below Place Saint-Pierre in the pretty covered market hall. Twice a week, local producers take over the stalls to offer Condom residents a fine selection of typical products: fruit and vegetables, poultry, preserves... The market is essentially a food market. In summer, of course, you'll find more shoppers, and more stalls of local producers welcoming you in good spirits. It's best to come early for a wide choice. The market is also held on Sunday mornings on boulevard Saint-Jacques.

Château Gensac not only offers the opportunity to taste exceptional wines and armagnacs, but also to lift a corner of the veil on the sumptuous ^13th-century residence. The estate extends over 300 hectares of meadows where thoroughbreds roam in semi-freedom. Well-known grape varieties such as tannat, merlot, semillon and petit manseng are grown here. But also rarer varieties such as fer servadou or petit courbu. The Château also distills its Armagnac in an ultra-modern winery located next to the ^14th-century private chapel.

The Ramajo family's foie gras has been making a name for itself for 4 decades with a gold medal at the Concours Agricole in 2018. It is one of the first canning stores in the Gers. They perpetuate the values that are important to them: natural, local, home-made. You can find of course beautiful specialities: goose or duck foie gras, fresh, whole, half-cooked, sausages, dried duck breast or in sauce but also a tasty range of cooked dishes with confits, cassoulets, goose stew or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras.

Brice and Rémi developed the winery in 2012 by developing a 100% tannat wine. Strengthened by their experience, they now produce 5 red, white and rosé wines from their cellar. Their curiosity does not stop there: they founded a brewery in 2017. White, blonde, redhead and short-lived beer, they are all made with barley malt and home-grown organic hops. Their white, brown and amber beers "de Gascogne" are gold medal winners at the Concours Agricole in 2022.

There are 195 winegrowers in the Gers, producing gascognes, floc, armagnac, Saint Mont, madiran and pacherenc. To build a strong image around their products, the federation has launched the Charte du vigneron récoltant (winemaker's charter): the winemaker undertakes to work his vines, vinify and distill his wine, bottle his own products, market only his own production, and welcome and enjoy presenting the fruit of his labor at tastings.

After having crossed a huge alley lined with vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see (hundreds and hundreds of hectares), a pretty Gascon residence imposes itself to you in all its splendor: it is the castle of Tariquet. The Grassa family has owned it since 1912. It is one of those Armagnac producers who have chosen to maintain the folle-blanche grape variety, the oldest in the region. They also successfully revived the Côte-de-Gascogne appellation in the 1980s, offering a range of high quality whites at low prices.

Château de Millet offers tastings and sales of its armagnacs, floc and wines in an enchanting environment. Cuvées and vintages are regularly awarded prizes in renowned competitions or quoted in specialist magazines and guides. The château also has a gîte for 6 people to rent. It is installed in the old dovecote of the domain. Do not hesitate to walk to the pond, which is a Natura 2000 site and shelters an exceptional fauna and flora (cistude turtles, cormorants, herons...).

The Villa Dria estate is renowned for its light, fine and fruity Côtes-de-Gascogne. This unusual name was given to the estate in memory of the time when the Romans planted vines in the region. They guessed that this land, composed of sand, clay and silt, pleasantly tempered and gently sunny, would be ideal for viticulture. Today, the main grape varieties of Gascony are almost all present, to give white, red and rosé wines that regularly win prizes in agricultural competitions.

Victimof its tourist, cultural and economic success, the town of Eauze has seen its traditional Thursday morning market grow so much in the summer that it has decided to set up an additional market. Every Sunday morning in July and August, Eauze welcomes local producers and artisans for a catch-up session. Close to the Saint-Luperc cathedral, a good twenty local producers gather on the beautiful Place d'Armagnac, with its medieval vaulted arcades and pleasant cafés sometimes enlivened by local bandas.

If the quality of local Armagnac production is on the whole very high, some estates stand out for their excellence. This is the case of the Laffitte family's multi-medal-winning crus in Ayzieu, not far from Eauze, whose letters of nobility were acquired by Patrick and Andrée. Their sons Christophe and Sébastien have preserved this heritage with talent. Their armagnacs should seduce you, as well as their white wines Petit Gascoûn.

The Eauze fat market is held every Sunday morning in the Belle-Marie market hall, right next to the Nimeño II bullring. Don't miss out on the best products, which sell out in the blink of an eye: the market starts with the bell at 10 a.m. sharp! As well as a meat poultry market, it's a great opportunity to discover local produce, in the extraordinary atmosphere typical of the halles au gras du Gers. You can also enjoy a hearty Gascony breakfast. There's also a large Christmas market on the Sunday before the Nativity.

The domain of Pajot, began its organic conversion in 2001 and obtained the certification in 2013. It produces Côtes-de-Gascogne, Floc and Armagnac. The grape varieties of colombard, ugni-blanc, gros manseng and sauvignon are selected with passion and rigor by Damien Barreau. Through the visit of the vineyards and the tasting of wines, flocs and armagnacs, you will be advised and accompanied to find the one adapted to your tastes. We recommend for example the Quatre Cépages, a fresh dry white wine with aromatic notes of citrus, boxwood and exotic fruits.

The Domaine du Pountet lives in the vineyard at the rhythm of nature. It has the astonishing characteristic of vinifying grapes belonging to the Brulhois appellation next to Eauze. Guillaume Combes took over a 13 ha vineyard in Saint-Cirice near Valence-D'agen in 2003. In the respect of the Brulhois PDO, Guillaume makes full-bodied and ripe red wines from a blend of merlot and tannat or 100% Malbec. His rosé and his sweet white wines benefit from the PGI Comté Tolosan. The Domaine du Pountet also harvests and sells its own honey.

"Duck first," Nadine and Aurélie would tell you! In the shop of the Ferme du Petit Larroudé, the duck is king. Raised in the open air, force-fed in the old-fashioned way with grain corn from the farm's own production, it is carefully cooked. You will find all the typical recipes you love: pâtés, rillettes, garbure, confit, foie gras... all at a very affordable price for an undeniable quality! In the small shop with its exposed beams, charm and friendliness are waiting for you. The mistresses of the place also offer a superb gîte in a traditional Gascon house.

The Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l'Armagnac (B.N.I.A.) brings together all the professionals in the industry. It checks the quality of the brandies produced and offered for sale and ensures that the rules governing the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée are applied, while at the same time ensuring the collective promotion of Armagnac. On their website you will find all you need to know about this brandy and find the producers to visit to get the best bottles.

This family estate has been producing Armagnac, Côtes-de-Gascogne and Floc de Gascogne for many generations. 25 hectares of vines, with the Colombard and Ugni blanc grape varieties, give birth to a brandy of excellent quality and wines appreciated by connoisseurs. Roger Bourdens and his daughter make discover their vineyard and their cellars with extreme kindness and great professionalism. In the reception room, you can taste these wines with such pleasant aromas in the mouth and superb vintage Armagnacs. At noter : Floc de Gascogne white, brilliant, limpid, very fine and well-balanced. A prestigious address.

At Domaine Magnaut, two generations have worked to bring you a complete range of authentic armagnacs. In the 1970s, Pierre Terraube produced the estate's first cuvées, and his son has now taken over. Attached to the traditions and values of his 45-hectare territory, Jean-Marie is nonetheless an independent, modern winemaker. Wine-tourism events are regularly organized at the estate, some of them for women, thanks to the Club des Vigneronnes Gersoises, of which his wife Cécile is a member.

This breeder of dairy sheep, of basco-béarnaise races, produces farm cheeses with pure milk from sheep. The herd spends 8 months of the year in the Gers and 4 months in Pastures in the Vallée valley. The milk is processed on the farm and refined on the spot. Visit of sheep rearing. Explanation of the manufacture of cheese.

The land and vines of Domaine de Cassagnoles have been worked for several centuries by father and daughter. Laure is now at the helm of the 60-hectare estate, which is farmed using sustainable viticulture and has been certified High Environmental Value since 2016. Mainly focused on Armagnac until the early 1970s, the estate has expanded and taken an interest in other grape varieties to produce flocs but also wine. The owners also offer delicacies such as fruits in armagnac or macerated in wine.

Dominique and Stéphanie Ferret have a passion for the vineyard and produce one of the finest Côtes-de-Gascogne wines available. Guillaman's dry white wine (80% colombard and ugni blanc) shines with its crystal clear color. The power of its nose gives a beautiful fruity complexity. The mellow blend of petit and gros manseng has the pretty name of"Frissons d'automne". The family home on the estate is said to have belonged to the Ursuline convent in Gondrin, which may explain the IHS monograms engraved above the doors.

In a restored farmhouse surrounded by vineyards, the Gratian family invites you to discover their production of Armagnac and Floc de Gascogne white and rosé. Located in the heart of the Ténarèze, the Domaine Polignac organizes a visit of the vineyard and the Armagnac cellar (reception and sales room for individuals and groups).

Owner of the estate since 1983, the Prataviera-Jegerlehner family has been passing on their passion for vines for three generations. Today, Philippe, Henry and Elisabeth run two sites: the Domaine de Ménard in Gondrin, for the Côtes de Gascogne PGI, and the Château de Ménard in Bretagne d'Armagnac, for the Bas Armagnac appellation. Let yourself be bewitched by the emblematic "Marine" vintage, very fresh, with mineral accents and aromas of exotic fruits and citrus fruits!

Here, 18 hectares are dedicated mainly to Petit and Gros Manseng. Cécile, the owner, cherishes both her vineyard and her horses on this sublime estate with its typical Gascon house and stone cellar. Vintage vinegars are made here, and one floor of the winery is reserved for maturing balsamics. These handcrafted vinegars require 3 years or more of ageing in barrels made from carefully selected woods, and are guaranteed to contain no added flavours, additives or preservatives. A warm welcome awaits your visit.

Domaine Saint-Lannes is a winery located in Lagraulet-du-Gers. Since 1955, the Duffour family has been managing this estate and producing quality wines. The vineyards cover an area of 95 hectares, and Domaine Saint-Lannes wines are exported worldwide. The estate emphasizes respect for the terroir and the use of local grape varieties. The clay-limestone soils produce rich, concentrated wines with a unique typicity. The oceanic climate and proximity of the Pyrenees contribute to the aromatic quality of the grapes. Domaine Saint-Lannes is committed to a sustainable approach, using environmentally-friendly technologies. The estate team is dynamic and qualified, and works in a pleasant atmosphere. For wine lovers, a visit to Domaine Saint-Lannes is an opportunity to discover Gascony wines and learn more about the production process.

The ideal place to stop for a locally-flavored breakfast or snack! In addition to excellent artisan breads and fresh viennoiseries, this bakery offers breakfast and lunch formulas at unbeatable prices. Pizzas, quiches, sandwiches, burgers and salads share the window with delicious pastries and homemade cakes. We recommend the fluffy madeleines and the tasty Basque cake! The bakery can also cater for your special events.

To organize your wedding meal or an associative meal, friendly or professional, you can contact the owners of the Domaine de Lassalle. It is also possible to use them for aperitifs and cocktails. They adapt to your needs: from simple delivery to full implementation of culinary logistics. These caterers are highly responsive and are especially concerned with the quality of their products. They are provided to local and regional producers. In addition to organising events, they develop their canning activities («Daunian Cannery»), allowing them to prepare their fatty livers, breasts and other cooked dishes.

The Domaine de Labrit is located in the Ténarèze region, on the edge of the Lot-et-Garonne department. With a 72-hectare vineyard, it invites you to savor its products while enjoying the landscape. Armagnacs, sweet whites, reds and rosés are sure to please. The estate was acquired by the Gourgues family in 1934, and is now run by the fourth generation. Sébastien has recently taken over, ensuring the consistent quality of the "Colline" cuvées. Come and discover the pleasure of a wine made with passion and know-how.

This former sailing instructor converted to winegrower has been looking after his 18 hectares since 1998. He produces biodynamically with two imperatives: endemic yeast and historical grape varieties as markers of the terroir. His clear-cut approach has earned him the praise of the press, from Le Monde to Stern. Dominique concentrates his talents on the whites, which represent 85% of the vineyard. He produces astonishing vintages, such as his "Pissenlits", matured as a "vin de voile" and reminiscent of Jura wines. You can visit his cellar by appointment.

Since 1937, the Lapeyre family has been committed to bringing out the character and authenticity of the Domaine de la Haille terroir. From their 42 hectares of vines, they produce a wide range of wines from many different grape varieties: colombard, sauvignon, chardonnay and gros manseng for the whites; merlot, cabernet and syrah for the reds. Part of the production is reserved for armagnac distillation. The "La Haille" cuvées have a very fruity character, while the "Authentique" cuvée plays on the wine's framework and structure.

The Ladevèze family has been producing armagnac for five generations. Today, it is Alexandre, wine grower and oenologist, who has taken over. Always in search of new flavours, the domain exploits 8 different grape varieties on the hills of La Boubée. You will find folle blanche, baco, ugni blanc and colombard, but also rare varieties such as plant de graisse, clairette de Gascogne or mauzac rosé. The house offers blends of 10, 20 and 25 years old, vintage wines, vintage single-variety wines and brut de fûts.

Yoan Le Menn reigns over 90 hectares of vines patiently maintained and developed for 3 generations. The sauvignon and gros-manseng cuvée received a gold medal at the 2018 Concours Général Agricole de Paris. It is the same for the rosé. For its part, the Guide Hachette des vins awarded a "coup de coeur" to the 2013 colombard-sauvignon. For the past ten years, Domaine Horgelus has been collecting well-deserved awards. It contributes to give back its letters of nobility to the appellation Côtes-de-Gascogne, long discredited.

Bastien Beaurain, farmer and canner, raises and processes his ducks. He produces a delicious range of gastronomic specialties with the South-Western stamp: foie gras, stuffed neck, confits, rillettes, pâtés, garbure, cassoulet... Some recipes are out of the ordinary, such as chili con canard, duck with prunes or "bologna" sauce. Bastien not only raises ducks, but also llamas, black pigs, wallabies, goats, donkeys... The park can be visited freely, as long as you respect the quietness of the animals.

This immense estate comprises over 250 hectares of vines. It is managed with passion by brothers Martin and Mathieu Béraut. Located on the slopes of Pellehaut, the vineyard benefits from ideal terroir and maximum sunshine, giving the wines an incomparable velvety texture. Domaine de Pellehaut offers a wide range of armagnacs and wines under the Côtes-de-Gascogne appellation. Most of the cuvées have won awards and accolades under various labels. Pellehaut wines are true ambassadors of Gers winemaking expertise.

On their estate in Montréal-du-Gers, Jérôme and Lydie Bédouret cultivate the vines with love and produce white, rosé and red wines that have often won awards at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris. Among the top wines they produce: Côtes-de-Gascogne, Sauvignon Blanc, Gros Manseng Moelleux, Merlot-Cabernet blend... A visit to the estate is accompanied by a tasting session where you can choose your own favourite. From time to time, the owners organise a "poule au pot" meal to liven up the estate.

Close to the Château de Laressingle and the Abbey of Flaran, the Domaine Séailles has been making a name for itself since 1961 on this terroir of high altitude slopes and clay-limestone soils. This family estate is composed of 26 hectares of vines planted with both white grape varieties; Sauvignon, Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc but also red grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. The heart of their production is Armagnac and wines with aromatic signatures, entirely organic since 2022. You can make an appointment by phone if you wish to come by.

There are two weekly markets in the shade of the large plane trees in the heart of Nogaro: the small food market on Wednesday mornings, where regular customers come to buy fruit, vegetables, cheese and meat, and the traditional Saturday market, where food products are joined by many other items: clothes, local specialities... In a beautiful atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to stroll between the stalls to stock up or find a few souvenirs to take home.

Not just fois gras! This store specializing in products from the Gers region is located right next to the Nogaro racetrack. There's plenty to choose from, and we can even advise you! Here you'll find fresh duck products such as foies gras du jour, magrets and summer grills, as well as mi-cuits and confits (duck legs, manchons, gizzards). The range of local products is rounded out by pâtés, ready-cooked meals, wines and armagnacs, and a sweet store. A warm welcome and reasonable prices.