Campsites in the Gers
To make the most of your holiday, hire a mobile home or a pitch at one of around sixty campsites in the Gers, combining comfort, charm and immersion in nature. The municipal campsite Le Coucut**, situated in the heart of the Gers countryside, charms visitors with its spacious pitches and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for relaxing with the family. Not far away, in Roquelaure, Le Tallouch**** campsite offers an authentic rural setting with comfortable accommodation, perfect for exploring the region by bike or car.
If you dream of spending your days by the water, the Lac de Thoux*** campsite is the perfect destination. Situated on the lakeside, it allows you to make the most of water sports and swimming without straying far from your mobile home. For a more natural and unique experience, the Huttopia Lac de l’Uby**** campsite offers cabins and furnished tents by the lake, where you can wake up to the sound of birdsong and savour the peace and quiet of the surroundings.
Each of these campsites offers the perfect base for exploring the Gers, whether you’re keen to discover medieval villages, go hiking, try your hand at water sports or sample local specialities. Staying at one of these sites guarantees a charming holiday in an authentic and rejuvenating setting.
What to do in the Gers during your camping holiday?
The Gers offers a wide range of activities to suit all tastes and ages. Outdoor enthusiasts can go hiking or cycling along the many marked trails, explore the hills and vineyards, or follow the greenways that criss-cross the department. The lakes and rivers are perfect for swimming, fishing or water sports; for more information, see our comprehensive guide: The most beautiful swimming spots in the Gers: lakes and leisure centres
For those who love heritage and culture, the Gers is brimming with medieval villages, fortified towns and castles, where you can stroll through the narrow streets, visit local museums or discover the history of Armagnac. Traditional markets and festivals, such as the Vic-Fezensac ferias, punctuate the year and offer a wonderful immersion in local life.
Finally, the gastronomy of the Gers is a true art of living: foie gras, confits, duck breast, Lectoure melons, crispy croustades and Armagnac can all be savoured at the department’s farms, vineyards and markets, for a holiday that stimulates all the senses.
What to visit in the Gers?
The Gers occupies a privileged position equidistant from Agen, Toulouse, the Pyrenees and the forests of the Landes. It is the land of Armagnac and the famous musketeer d’Artagnan.
Auch and its surroundings
Discover the Renaissance cathedral of Auch with its remarkable stalls and stained glass windows. Superb old residences line the narrow streets and steep staircases (the typical pousterles) that run down to the banks of the Gers, which have been converted for walking.
North of the Gers
Head north to admire the colossal castel of Lavardens, which overlooks the former military capital of the Counts of Armagnac. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Vic-Fezensac, famous for its festivities and markets. Then there is the charming little spa town of Castéra-Verduzan, nestled in the Aloue valley.
The Baïse River and the bastides
Following the course of the Baïse River, you will come across the Cistercian abbey of Flaran and Condom with its majestic Gothic cathedral. As evidenced by the beautiful mansions, the town was enriched by the trade of Armagnac brandy, exported by boat.
In the surrounding area, succumb to the charm of Larressingle, the smallest fortified town in France, and the superb bastides of Fourcès and Montreal. Overlooking the vineyards, the castel of Cassaigne was the former summer residence of the Bishops of Condom. While in Saint-Puy, at the Montluc Castel, the precious liqueur of Pousse-Rapière is made.
To the south-east of Auch, go to the octagonal bell tower of Gimont, the stronghold of croustade and foie gras, then to L'Isle-Jourdain and its astonishing museum telling the story of 5 centuries of bells. The old fortified town of Samatan is famous for its foie gras markets. Finally, go back up through the heart of the Armagnac vineyards to the proud medieval tower of Terres d'Armagnac, the rescued Nogaro and its car circuit, and then to the springs of Barbotan-les-Thermes.
Lomagne and Lectoure
Further east in Lomagne, the bewitching city of art and history of Lectoure is built on a promontory overlooking the Gers valley. Admire the ramparts, the cathedral, the mansions, the flowery gardens and the panoramic terraces. Thanks to pastel, the tanneries produced the famous blue of Lectoure.
The fortified collegiate church of La Romieu (14th) is of exceptional size. On the plain, you will reach the arcades of the bastide town of Fleurance, then the half-timbered buildings of Saint-Clar, the garlic capital of the Gers. The Château de la Cassagne (17th) houses a spectacular Knights of Malta Hall.
South and south-east of the Gers
The fortified cathedral of Lombez watches over a beautiful group of half-timbered brick houses. The imposing red church of Simorre and the Renaissance houses of Saramon also deserve your attention.
The south of the Gers is just as attractive. Discover the epic of the local hero, d'Artagnan and his musketeers at the Lupiac museum. Towards Plaisance and Beaumarches, overlooking the Adour valley, a cornice multiplies the viewpoints over the snow-covered Pyrenees, as well as from the top of the 43 m high keep of Bassoues.