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Discover the Gers and the surrounding area, a destination to be experienced to the full

Here, you take the time to breathe, savour and marvel.

Between Toulouse and Auch, between town and country, L'Isle-Jourdain is the gateway to the Gers, the beating heart of Gascony and the Occitan art of living. Here, time slows down: cobbled streets, rolling countryside, medieval bastides, gourmet markets and the gentle way of life combine in an authentic, friendly atmosphere.

An inspiring setting for a romantic getaway, a family break, a business trip or a green seminar.

L'Isle-Jourdain :
a small town full of charm

Take a stroll through the historic centre and you'll discover :

The Collégiale Saint-Martin, the town's timeless landmark.
The Maison Claude Augé, featured in the Petit Larousse.
La Halle aux Grains, home to the European Bell Museum, the only one of its kind in Europe.

L'Isle-Jourdain is also a popular stopping-off point on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

A natural and rejuvenating region

Between lakes, forests and hillsides, the region invites you, alone, as a couple or as a family, to relax and enjoy the great outdoors,

Walking, horse-riding or mountain-biking in the unspoilt countryside of the Gascony hillsides.
Lac de L'Isle-Jourdain: paddle, swim, fish or just relax by the water.
Water-skiing and wakeboarding, very popular in summer.
9-hole golf course 2 km away.
Tennis courts 800 m from the hotel.
Nearby: the Bouconne Forest (20 mins), a hiker's paradise, and the UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi (40 mins), perfect for a day's cycling or barge trip.

A generous natural setting, ideal for recharging your batteries or sharing convivial activities.

Terroir and gastronomy

The Gers is also a land of gustatory delights

Foie gras, magrets, confits, Côtes de Gascogne wines and Armagnac are all part of the local heritage. Discover

The traditional foie gras markets of Gimont, Samatan and Fleurance;
Wine estates and Armagnac houses for authentic tastings;
Gourmet night markets and local summer festivals, symbols of Gascony's conviviality.

Heritage and culture

The area around L'Isle-Jourdain has a rich and diverse heritage:

Musée Européen d'Art Campanaire (the only one of its kind in Europe);
The Gers bastides of Gimont, Cologne, Fourcès (the only circular bastide) and Sarrant (listed as one of France's most beautiful villages);
Auch, capital of the Gers, with its UNESCO-listed cathedral and monumental staircase;
Flaran Abbey and the Collegiate Church of La Romieu, major stops on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

Festivals and events

Throughout the year, the Gers is alive with festivals

Jazz in Marciac, the international summer festival;
Tempo Latino in Vic-Fezensac, a festive and danceable atmosphere;
Astronomy Festival in Fleurance;
Village festivals, grape harvests and sporting events.

An escape between town and country, at the gateway to the great sites of Occitanie

From L'Isle-Jourdain, there are plenty of day trips in a rich, accessible region, ideal for a variety of discoveries.

Toulouse, the Pink City, with its museums, quays and cultural energy.
auch, capital of Gascony and home of d'Artagnan.
flaran Abbey, La Romieu Collegiate Church, major heritage sites.
albi (UNESCO) and its impressive cathedral.
moissac and its Romanesque cloister.
the Cathar cities, Lourdes, the pastel culture...

Here, everything invites you to take your time, breathe deeply and live for the moment.