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Important contact for the Gers
Office du Tourisme for the GERS. They will give you a lot of information about the Gers, send you maps, give you calendars of events etc.
tel : 05 62 05 95 95
Fax : 05 62 05 02 16
 e.mail: info@tourisme-gers.com

SAUVETERRE
Château de Barbet Tel: 05 62 62 61 45 (www.tourisme-barbet.com)The next door Château is soon to offer accommodation in the form of holiday homes – more appropriate for longer stays but convenient with a good pool and a new nine hole golf course!

LOMBEZ
Val de Save Tel: 05 62 62 55 72 Fax: 05 62 62 56 63 Basic rooms - good value, near to Sauveterre, with a little swimming pool and pétanques pitch! Decent restaurant too.
Le Parc de Pétrarque Tel: 05 62 62 32 70 www.leparcdepetrarque.new.fr Recently renovated guest house with lots of character. Five ensuite bedrooms - and a friendly welcome. Very close to Sauveterre.
Gîte Les Prés Tel: 05 62 62 55 56 Gîte with a garden that can sleep 5 (2 bedrooms - one double and one with two single beds, and a sofa bed in the living room). Very close to Sauveterre.

SAMATAN (Home to the foie gras market on Mondays)
Au Canard Gourmand Tel 05 62 62 49 81 - Fax 05 62 62 49 81 (www.aucanardgourmand.fr) Modern and comfortable hotel with five large rooms and a family suite. Terrace with a jacuzzi - and an excellent restaurant. Only five minutes from Sauveterre.

Also near Samatan is a farmhouse called Bourdas. Bourdas is a chambre d'hôtes situated in the department of Haute Garonne in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France, just a fifty minute drive from Toulouse Blagnac International Airport. 'Château de Sauveterre' is about 10 minutes drive away. The chambre d'hôtes is run by Bill and Pip Wright who are English and have lived at Bourdas since settling in France in 2002. www.bourdas.com

PUYLAUSIC 6km from Samatan (very close to Sauveterre)
Chambre d'Hôtes Tel 05 62 62 36 22 This is a small family run guest house near to Sauveterre. Mme Cot looks after her guests well ans is a good cook!

GIMONT (A little bastide market town 20 minutes from Sauveterre, 40 minutes Blagnac Airport)
Chateau de Larroque Tel 05 62 67 77 44 - Fax 05 62 67 88 90 (www.chateaularroque.fr) Beautiful setting with pool and tennis court. Not what it used to be, but the restaurant is decent.
Villa Cahuzac Tel 05 62 62 10 00 - Fax 05 62 62 10 05 (www.chateaularroque.fr)Very stylish small hotel with good rooms at reasonable prices. There is a good restaurant that specialises in foie gras too!
Le Coin de Feu Tel 05 62 67 96 70 - Fax 05 62 67 88 28 - Basic Rooms and has had some bad reports from recent parents. Quite good restaurant.

ENDOUFIELLE Between L’Isle-Jourdain and Samatan (15 minutes Sauveterre, 40 minutes Blagnac)
La Bastide Manon Tel 05 62 07 97 19 This is a small family run auberge that is now a chambre d'hôtes. They have a nice swimming pool and good views - and they will cook too if needed.

PESSAN (25 mins from Sauveterre - close to Auch)
Château de Lartigolle Tel 05 62 63 26 27 - www.lartigolle.com This 15th Century Château has 22 acres of grounds to walk around, a beautiful swimming pool, new tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, vineyard, full size snooker table and much more! The food is fantastic too. They will offer a better rate to Sauveterre parents. Have a look at the website for more details.

PLAISANCE DU GERS (About an hour and a half from Sauveterre)
Château d`Arlens, Couloume-Mondebat Tel 05 62 69 40 36 - www.chateauarlens.com Château d'Arlens has been taking in Sauveterre families since 1994, often enjoying seeing all siblings take their individual turn. The informal relaxed homely atmosphere with the Countess of Mayo is like staying with a friend in her country house. See the website for more details.

LECTOURE (About an hour from Sauveterre - near Auch)
Castelnau des Fieumarcon Tel 05 62 68 99 30 - Fax 05 62 68 99 48 (www.lagarde.com) - small medieval village built in the 13th Century. It has well restored individual houses for let and it is very peaceful. You can even have cooking lessons there too.

PUYMAURIN (A little village near l'Isle-en-Dodon - 10 mins from Sauveterre)
Chateau de Puymaurin Tel 05 61 79 10 45 A recently renovated château run by two English speaking men - William and Joseph, who will do everything possible to make your stay comfortable. They will give 25% off to Sauveterre parents after the 2nd night! Nice gardens and a huge swimming pool. The restaurant on the ground floor has just opened and is open 7 days a week for lunch and supper - the food is excellent. For bookings in the restaurant Tel 06 85 75 73 00 E-mail French-chateau@hotmail.com

Also near Puymaurin there is a lovingly restored Gascon Farmhouse, with a large private pool and fabulous views. it sleeps 8-11 in 4 bedrooms and is ideal either for a large family or for 2 families sharing. Visit http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/france/FR4355.htm for more information.

ESPARRON (A little village just after l'Isle-en-Dodon - 20 mins from Sauveterre)
Pourine Tel 05 61 87 35 29 - A beautifully restored 18th Century farmhouse set in 10 acres of parkland offering en suite facilities for B&B with lunch and/or dinner as additional options. It also has a swimming pool with a good view of the Pyrenees. For more information contact - the.dodds@aliceadsl.fr

ANAN (A little village just after L’Isle en Dodon - 15 mins from Sauveterre)
Moulin de Samaran Tel 05 61 88 15 81 A charming watermill run by an English couple -Graham and Susan Surtees. This comprises 3 spacious appartments, a sun terrace, large pool with poolhouse and 24 acres of gardens, parklands and fields. Either self-catering or bed and breakfast (with evening meal if required). E-mail moulinsamaran@yahoo.co.uk

BOULOGNE SUR GESSE ( A town about 25 minutes from the Château )
Domaine de Bordeneuve Tel 05 61 88 26 29 A Chambres d’hôtes that does B+B at a reasonable price, and will also accept animals on request. Contact Colette Lemer on lemer.colette@wanadoo.fr

CASTELNAU-BARBARENS (A picturesque hilltop village 20 minutes west of Sauveterre)
L'Envignes Tel 05 62 65 84 12 - www.envignes.com A charming and very comfortable Chambres d’hôtes in a beautiful location. It has one double room and one family room (which sleeps 4 or 5) E-mail montillotjm@free.fr
Moulin de Mazeres Tel 05 62 65 98 68 - 3km south of Castelnau-Barbarens. A traditional, simple picturesque water mill run by an old lady and her daughter. 4 double rooms. Swimming pool and table tennis table.

MAUVEZIN ( A small village only minutes from the Château )
Gîte au Danflous Tel 05 62 62 33 33 A nice gîte with a swimming pool and table tennis table in a very quiet village. They will also accept animals on request. They have many photos on their website - www.domaine-du-danflous.com. Contact Muriel Bernis on murielbernis@hotmail.com

CASTELNAU-MAGNOAC (A little town in the direction of the Pyrenees, near Lannemazan, 45 minutes from Sauveterre, 1hr.40 mins from Blagnac Airport and within one hour of the mountains.)
Hotel Dupont Tel 05 62 39 80 02 A nice but simple and basic old-fashioned family run hotel. It has a fantastic restaurantGood restaurant, very good value. No swimming pool

SIMORRE (A small village about a quarter of an hour away from Sauveterre)
La Ferme de Marie Barrailh Tel 05 62 65 36 48 Chambres d’hôtes with optional restaurant in the evening at a reasonable price and close proximity to Sauveterre. Contact Mme Barrailh on maryse.barrailh@club-internet.fr
Le Relais d’Arpeges Tel 05 62 65 32 05 A very simple if not basic village hotel and restaurant facing Simorre Church One room that sleeps four and two double rooms – prices are 95 Euros and 55 Euros per room including breakfast. Only for the adventurous!

MASSEUBE
La Garenne Tel/Fax 05 62 66 03 61 - Self-catering or bed and breakfast either in the main house or in one of the two gîtes. With a swimming pool.

RIEUMES
Auberge Les Palmiers Tel 05 61 91 81 01 - Fax 05 61 91 56 36 (www.auberge-lespalmiers.com) A charming little hotel with seven rooms. A double rooms costs about 56 Euros

L’ISLE JOURDAIN
Hostellerie du Lac Tel 05 62 07 03 91 - Fax 05 62 07 04 37 A hotel with about 20 rooms with a swimming pool and a decent restaurant. Prices are 38 Euros with a room with a shower, and 42 with a bath.
L'échappée belle Tel: 05 62 07 50 00 www.echappee-belle.fr - in the centre of the town overlooking the market square. Reasoably priced rooms and very good restaurant. 27 differently styled rooms.

DAUMAZAN ( About an hour from Sauveterre between Carbonne and Foix )
Manzac d'en Bas Tel 05 61 60 71 71 - www.manzac.com Recently renovated farmbuildings run by an British couple - Giles and Louise Nevill. Swimming pool and two spaceous, luxury gites at very reasonable rates for up to 5 and 10 people resp in spectacular, peaceful countryside with stunning views of the Pyrenees. For more information, e-mail manzacgites@yahoo.com

LODES( Near St.Gaudens - about 45 mins from Sauveterre )
Private House Tel 05 61 79 41 97 - www.manzac.com Private house available to rent for weekends from Sauveterre. Run by an English lady who also has an appartment in BAGNERES DE LUCHON (ski resort) e-mail Rose-Marie on rosemarieeliz@yahoo.co.uk

MIREPOIX (Ariège) (Approx 2 hours from Sauveterre)
Le Domaine de Badia Tel 05 61 69 23 65 – Private 18th Century Maison de maître situated in 60 hectares of unspoilt prairies and woodland available to rent for weekends out from Sauveterre. 8 bedrooms (sleeps 16 in total) with a swimming pool, tennis court, boulodrome and a floodlit outdoor table tennis table! Perfect for two or three families sharing. Staff available on request. An information booklet can be e-mailed by contacting suziedolbey@btinternet.com

ALBI
L'Embellie Tel 05 63 38 40 63 – PIn the town centre of Albi, a good guest house witha swimming pool. They have a very good family room (2 adults and 2 children).

FLOURE
Chateau de Floure Tel 04 68 79 11 29 - Fax 04 68 79 04 61 (www.chateau-de-floure.com) 12 km from Carcassone ,this Relais du Silence which is a a peaceful fomer Roman Abbey, has rooms that start at 100 Euros. The apartment is 170 Euros. Breakfast is an additional 16 Euros.

ARREAU a small attractive town at the cross roads of two valleys in the Pyrenees – perfect for skiing
Hôtel d'Angleterre Tel 05 62 98 63 30 - Fax 05 62 98 69 66 - (www.hotel-angleterre-arreau.com) two star hotel that has recently been renovated with about 20 decent rooms. Old rooms are from 56 Euros and the new ”mini suites” are 72 Euros...... Despite the name the family speak little English but are very welcoming!

BEAUMONT DE LOMAGNE (In the Tarn et Garonne region about 45mins from Blagnac airport)
Cap De Montaulieu Tel 05 63 2635 49. (www.midipyreneesholidays.eu A lovely 18th century farmhouse which sits on a hill commanding a beautiful view of the French countryside. It sleeps up to 14 people in six bedrooms. We have a swimming pool, Sky TV and3 hectares of grounds to enjoy. Steve and Vanessa Evans are the Guardians of the property and are always available to make your stay enjoyable.

CHATEAU DE BRECHAN
The Domaine de Brechan has a period Gite available to rent, situated in the grounds of a small 19th Century Chateau. The "Domaine" includes a park, woodland and wild flower meadows set in over 100 acres of rolling Gascon countryside.
The Gîte can be rented throughout the year and provides comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people. Great walking and cycling, Bastide towns, churches, markets and restaurants to visit. Caretaker in full time residence to look after the grounds. By prior arrangement access to an enclosed swimming pool, and tennis court can also be provided. For further details please email : vpakenham@btinternet.com or call:France +33 5 62 64 28 62 Mobile +44 7887 545 222

CARCASSONNE
Domaine d’Auriac Tel 04 68 25 72 22 - Fax 04 68 47 35 45 – Relais Châteaux (www.relaischateaux.com/site/us/rc_auriac.html) 26 luxurious rooms which start at 150 Euros and go up to apartments costing 420 Euros.

SAINT-FELIX-LAURAGAIS
Auberge du Poids Public Tel 5 61 83 00 20 - Fax 5 61 83 86 21- (www.auberge-du-poidspublic.com) Hotel south east of Toulouse and just over an hour from the Chateau. Recommended for those wanting to explore Carcassonne and the Mediterranean direction. A Michelin star - outstanding food.

CAMON (near MIREPOIX)
L'Abbaye - Château de Camon Tel/Fax 05 61 60 31 23 (www.chateaudecamon.com) Located in the heart of the Cathar country near Mirepoix - not far from Carcassonne. A very impressive former monastery owned by an English couple Katie and Peter Lawton. Large comfortable bedrooms, a swimming pool and good food all available here.

VILLENEUVE DE RIVIERE 31800 Saint Gaudens
Hostellerie des Cedres - Tel 05 61 89 36 00 - Fax 05 61 88 31 04 - (www.hotel-descedres.com)
'Ancien Manoir de la Marquise de Montespan', Hotel south east of Sauveterre and under an hour from the Chateau, not far from the A64 motorway exit 16. Recommended for those wanting to explore Le Comminges and the Luchon Valley towards Spain. It has 20 rooms and 2 suites. Prices are 80 Euros and 138 Euros respectively.

PAVIE
Domaine de Peyloubere, Tel 05 62 05 74 97 - Fax 05 62 05 75 39 – (www.peyloubere.com) - Self catering cottages and chambres d'hôtes (b&b) in the 17th century Manoir just south of Auch and about 40 minutes from the Château. Run by a very nice English couple, Theresa and Ian Martin. Swimming pool. Available for weekends or longer. Special rates are available for Sauveterre parents – not mentioned on their website!

CONDOM-EN-ARMAGNAC (About 90km from Sauveterre - beyond Auch)
Escrimis-la-Chapelle - (www.escrimis.com) This is the Gascony country estate of a Franco-English family. The XIIIth Century stone house was updated in 2006, and sleeps 12 in 5 en-suite bedrooms. There is a good swimming pool (from May - October), tennis courts nearby, and a daily housekeeper. There is even a chef and well-being and beauty therapist on demand (see the website)! For Sauveterre visitors only - they will give you an extra night in the short stay price (ie 4th night free!) Contact Gaëlle, the owner, through the website or call her on (UK 07973 849 585)

MARCIAC
Fitan Tel/fax: 05 62 70 81 88 - (www.chezdeedo.com) A bed and breakfast with access for disabled people. With a swimming pool and dinner is available on request. Run by an English lady Dido Streatfield-Moore.

BAZIAN (A small village about 10 minutes away from Vic Fezensac)
A Private House in a grand location set in 50 acres of private land with great views. It has a pool house and a 12m pool with an alfresco eating area. Could easily sleep two families. For more information contact Catherine Carrelet on cathcarrelet@aol.com

LAVAUR
Bosc Lebat Massac-Seran Tel 05 63 58 04 89 Fax 05 63 58 12 99 - (www.bosclebat.com) An Exclusive Bed and Breakfast 35 minutes NE of Toulouse. This splendid manoir is run by the English owner Mrs Simpson, who prefers to be paid in pounds not euros! She charges £45 per person per night, and £20 each for supper, wine included – although she would rather send you out to one of the good restaurants nearby!

TOURNAN d'AGENAIS (In the Lot et Garonne region about 1hr 30mins from Blagnac airport)
Bosc de la Croze Tel UK 0207 351 3069 A rather pretty looking farmhouse which sits on a hill, surrounded by fields and woods. It sleeps 10 people . The rooms are bright and airy and it has a 12m salt-water swimming pool. Sky TV. More information can be sent from the Sauveterre office or from Wendy on 0207 351 3069. E-mail: bosc7@hotmail.com

LEZIGNAN(A small village 3 miles east of LOURDES)
Chez Passet Tel/Fax 05 62 94 78 99 - (www.chez-passet.com) Situated in the foothills of the Pyrennees Chez Passet is an 18th Century Maison de Maitre that has been done up and run as Bed and Breakfast. It is run by an English couple who will also offer Winter Ski packages. Sky TV and a good website!

GASTRONOMY GUIDE
Restaurants

Samatan Coté Sud - excellent restaurant in the centre of Samatan. Small menu, good food and a decent wine list. Reservations recommended. Tel: 05-62-62-63-29
Samatan Au Canard Gourmand - excellent restaurant just on northern outskirts of Samatan. Reservations recommended. Tel: 05-62-62-49-81
Puymaurin Au Château. - Newly opened restaurant with a coctail bar on the ground floor of a local château. Excellent food. Good for Friday lunch after picking your child up from Sauveterre. Booking essential on Tel: 05-61-79-10-45!
Auch La Table d'Hôtes. - V.small - near the Cathedral! Excellent food. Better perhaps for supper than lunch. Home to the famous “Hambur-Gers”!
Auch Le Café Gascon – just next door to the Table d’Hôtes. Small but gastronomic! Booking essential.
Escanecrabe - 10 kms SW of L'Isle en Dodon - on D17. Auberge Champêtre. Music/Dancing on Saturday nights. Very french. Much of the food cooked over wood fire. Excellent pan-fried Foie Gras with pears! Tel: 05-61-88-22-71
Moncorneil Grazan- 15 minutes away from the Château. Auberge d’Astarac. Typical Gersois home cooking in private house atmosphere. Delicious food! It will not open if it does not have a booking – so don’t just turn up!
Nearby restaurants – good for friday lunch!

On Friday lunch time you should aim to be seated in the restaurant at about 13:15!

  Tel Rating Distance

Château de Barbet, Sauveterre 05 62 62 61 45 *** Next door château

Val de Save, Lombez 05 62 62 55 72 ** 2 km

Le Canard Gourmand, Samatan 05 62 62 49 81 *** 4 km

Côté Sud, Samatan 05 62 62 63 29 *** 4 km

Les Rivages de Samatan 05 62 62 35 64 ** 4 km

Le Vénitien, Samatan 05 62 62 40 72 * 4 km

L'Escale (Pizzeria), l'Isle-en-Dodon 05 61 88 66 36 * 6 km

Château de Puymaurin, Puymaurin 05 61 79 10 45 *** 10 km

Le Relais d'Apèges, Simorre 05 62 65 32 05 * quarter of an hour

Hostellerie du Lac, l'Isle-Jourdain 05 62 07 03 91 * 20 minutes

Le Coin du Feu, Gimont 05 62 67 96 70 ** 20 minutes

Château Larroque, Gimont 05 62 67 77 44 *** 20 minutes

EXEAT INFORMATION

During the weekend there are markets at :

Auch (Saturday)

L’Isle-en-Dodon (Saturday)

L’Isle-Jourdain (Saturday) perhaps the best saturday market

Gimont (Sunday )

Samatan (Monday) A huge market perfect for buying foie gras on your way home!