Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the jewels of Gers, exploring characterful villages, medieval bastides, and emblematic castles. Visit Fourcès, with its unique circular bastide, and Larressingle, the little Carcassonne du Gers. Take a break in Montreal-du-Gers for a free lunch, then stroll through La Romieu, the “Cat Village”, before discovering the UNESCO World Heritage Collegiate Church. Finish with a visit to the Château de Lavardens and Cassaigne, while savouring local specialities such as the Floc and Armagnac.
- Private excursion for 1 to 8 passengers, available from Wednesday to Sunday - Visit of medieval villages and emblematic castles of Gers - Entrance tickets to the castles of Lavardens and Cassaigne...
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Castles of Lavardens and Cassaigne
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Office de Tourisme Condom - Gers - Ténarèze
Meet at the Condom Tourist Office 5 minutes before Check-out.
Return
Villages Of Gers Visits And Tastings
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Discover the jewels of Gers, exploring characterful villages, medieval bastides, and emblematic castles. Visit Fourcès, with its unique circular bastide, and Larressingle, the little Carcassonne du Gers. Take a break in Montreal-du-Gers for a free lunch, then stroll through La Romieu, the “Cat Village”, before discovering the UNESCO World Heritage Collegiate Church. Finish with a visit to the Château de Lavardens and Cassaigne, while savouring local specialities such as the Floc and Armagnac.
- Private excursion for 1 to 8 passengers, available from Wednesday to Sunday - Visit of medieval villages and emblematic castles of Gers - Entrance tickets to the castles of Lavardens and Cassaigne...
Highlights
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Castles of Lavardens and Cassaigne
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Office de Tourisme Condom - Gers - Ténarèze
Meet at the Condom Tourist Office 5 minutes before Check-out.
Discovery of the circular bastide, unique in the region, and its shaded square lined with half-timbered houses.
45 minutes
2
Larressingle
Your Guide will accompany you to the heart of the 13th century fortress. You will discover medieval defensive architecture. Do not miss visiting the village church, a place very frequented by pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela.
1 hour
3
Montreal-du-Gers
Passage through this medieval bastide with rich past. Enjoy free time for lunch (not included) at one of the restaurants located on the village square.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
La Romieu
Stroll through the remarkable “cat village”, a major stop on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Possibility to visit the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre de La Romieu classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (entry not included).
1 hour
5
Chateau de Lavardens
Visit the Château dominating the village: imposing by its monumental architecture, it hosts cultural exhibitions all year round like those of the cartoonist Perry Taylor who humorously sketches the landscapes and the life of the Gers.
1 hour and 15 minutes
6
Chateau de Cassaigne
You will end the day with a visit to the old residence of the bishops of Condom, where 16th century cuisine has been preserved. Like a Gascon, you can taste the local specialties: wines of the Côtes de Gascogne, Floc and Armagnac!
