Gascony - Wikipedia
A map of Gascony, showing a wide definition of the region. Other definitions may encompass a smaller area. Gascony (/ ˈ ɡ æ s k ə n i /; French: Gascogne) [1] was a province of the southwestern Kingdom of France that succeeded the Duchy of Gascony (602–1453).
Gascony, France: travel guide and attractions in Gers and Gascony
Gascony was historically the region of France that covered most of the area to the south-west of a line between Bordeaux, Agen and Toulouse - i.e. the western part of the modern Midi-Pyrenees, and the coastal section of Aquitaine.
10 fabulous places to visit in Gascony - The Good Life France
Gascony is one of the most beautiful, unspoiled and authentic areas of France. It stretches between several departments of southwest France, Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern Gironde, and southern Lot-et-Garonne.
Gascony area guide and tourist attractions - About-France.com
It's fairly clear where the heart of Gascony is located; it's more or less the modern-day French departments of the Gers (capital Auch - See on map), the Landes (capital Mont-de-Marsan - See on map), and the Hautes Pyrénées (capital Tarbes - See on map).
Gascony | French Wine Region, Cuisine & Culture | Britannica
The region consists of the northern foothills of the Pyrenees mountain chain and extends from the Basque Country along the France-Spain border in the extreme southwestern corner of France eastward some 150 miles (240 km) to the vicinity of Toulouse on …
Visit Gascony: attractions and places to visit in Gascony, France
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Gers department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Gers travel guide.
Guide of Gascony 2024 - Tourism, Holidays & Weekends - France …
Virtual visit. See all photos. Open map. The reputation of Gascony's great listed sites is well established. One of its star attractions, the Cirque of Gavarnie, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dazzles visitors with the awe-inspiring spectacle of its lush countryside.
The Ultimate Guide to Gascony in France
Gascony France. Gascony is one of the celebrated gourmet regions in France that is considered the land of good food and wine. It is also home to fortified villages, towns, and it has an impressive cultural and architectural heritage that attracts many tourists throughout the world.
An Insider’s Guide to Gascony - France Today
2024年10月8日 · Bordered on the west by the Atlantic ocean, the south by the Pyrénées mountains, the east by Toulouse and the north by the vineyards of Bordeaux, the region is dappled with ancient Roman ruins and humble bastides and remains as historically rich as it was in medieval times.
Where is Gascony? A beginner’s guide to France’s best kept secret
2022年5月24日 · Gascony is in the deep South West of France, stretching from the Spanish/Pyrenees border North to the River Garonne; and from the Atlantic coast East to Toulouse.