Le Gers-

The 'Gers' is the best kept secret of south west France with its green rolling hills
scattered with oak and pine forest, interrupted by fields of yellow sunflowers and
vineyards dotted with cypress trees ( referred to by the locals as the 'Tuscanny of
France).
It boasts 300 days of sunshine plus wonderful local food, wines and its famous
Armagnac brandy to be sampled at local fetes ( during the summer ) and at
markets ( all year round ).

Sleepy medieval hilltop bastide villages are to be found in abundance amidst very
beautiful and picturesque landscape views to include the distant mountains of the
Pyrenees to the south.   The region is steeped in history and is the birthplace of
the legendary d'Artagnan.

A relatively unspoilt and peaceful lifestyle - hard to find in todays fast paced life,
and pure 'nirvana' for cyclists.

You can experience this for yourself on one of our many adventure holidays @

http://www.frenchcyclingadventures.com/faqs/contact-us/

Luxury cycling holiday ?

CHATEAUX CYCLING HOLIDAY FROM JUST £385 PER PERSON ?



You can stay in a beautiful restored farmhouse/chateau set within its own grounds.  7 nights comfortable
accommodation.  Swimming pools, barbeques,games rooms, tennis courts are just some of the amenities
normally found.   Variety of different farmhouses and/or chateux starting from £385 per person per week.

Enjoy great regional foods and wines with a 'chef' included in this welcome break in
South West France - A CHANCE TO SOOTHE YOUR VERY SOUL HERE IN THE GERS. 

For all cycling clubs or organisations you can book this style of holiday with us and find
those quiet and wonderful vistas that are truly a joy to ride -  'Le Gers' in France.

1. A minimum of 15 persons are needed for this holiday.
2. July and August ( peak times) rates are higher per person
3.  Bike hire is not included in the basic cost - but of course you can bring your own bicycle
4.  Competitive rates for the hire of either an 'alloy' bike or the full 'carbon' high spec bike
are available+airport/taxi transfer if needed - see the website for more details.
5.  Full personal support, provision of routes and maps, welcome pack and cycle pack and more.

We are planning this holiday to be available for the 2014 holiday season commencing May 2014 from -

http://www./frenchcyclingadventures.com/faqs/contact-us/



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www.frenchwalkingadventures.com                 &               www.frenchcyclingadventures.com

Want to soothe your soul ??  Then it must be the 'Gers' in South West France -

Seeking happiness ??  Look no further.  Visit this region as soon as you possibly can for a memorable holiday.

The 'Gers' has no motorways running through it - so no juggernauts to disrupt the peace and quiet of the
region.  A dog barking is an event here !!

'AUCH the capital city ( described as so diminuitive it does not feel like the capital of anywhere ) is a
delightful little place, wander the streets and shops at your leisure, or stop for a quiet drink in a cafe.

At certain times, you are more likely to run into wildlife than people, particularly on a 'randonee' ie
a walk or cycle ride in the countryside.  Wildlife abounds here with deer, wild boar, red squirrels, foxes
badgers and chickens that cross the road - sometimes using the equivalent of a zebra crossing !! - photo
opportunity I think.

Miles of rolling hills, sooooo- peaceful villages, vineyards of 'Armagnac' brandy, yellow fields of either
maize or sunflowers, church spires and cypress trees abound.  Is this perfection ?
We certainly think so.  Fly into Toulouse or let the train take the strain to Agen railway station
and bring your own bike if you want.

Lets face it - we all need a break in this stressful and pacey life of the 21st century - So,
our dream is for you to visit this wonderful region and to thoroughly enjoy a holiday with
us walking and cycling in the Gers- go ahead and 'soothe your soul !'

This blog has been prepared by Ray & Denise of

www.frenchwalkingadventures.com              &       www.frenchcyclingadventures.com