Getting started with the Course Landaise in Gascony
You are leaving for a 3 day micro-immersion everything you need to know about the Course Landaise. We go there for:
- Go to the Gers, in the heart of the Armagnac region
- Immerse yourself in the daily life of Francis and his friends to learn about the Landes race
- Discover this extraordinary living heritage, from its history to its practice
- Only from the beginning of March to the end of September
3 days of immersion in the heart of Gascony with Francis 🦸♂️
from 304€ per traveler
The Program 📜
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Day 1 — Discover a ganaderia to meet the queen of the arena
- Autonomy - This is the start of your micro-immersion! You have an appointment in a ganaderia with his ganadère to discover the breeding of the queens of the arena.
In the Landes Race, the cow occupies a special place. She is deeply respected and seen as a noble animal. Moreover, some become real stars and their name is known throughout Coursayres.
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Day 2 — Learn about the Landes race in an arena
– With the resident – Meet at 9:30 a.m. Nogaro arenas. Legendary arenas of the Landes Race, it is here that the Golden Horn is elected every year and the French Champion every 3 years.
At noon, we have lunch in a local restaurant. I invite champions, or former champions, of the Course Landaise so that they can share their story with us.
We continue the day with Didier, 3 times French champion. It's time to learn to spread and jump. So you put on the bolero to challenge the galloping cow (or rather the carreton)!
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Day 3 — Cycling from arena to arena
- Autonomy – I offer you a bike trek autonomously, from arena to arena, from domain to domain, from village to village, in the heart of Gascony.
So go by bike, in the middle of the Armagnac vineyards, to explore these cultural heritages. On the way, a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees chain and the opportunity to taste the oldest French brandy !
Accommodation 🛌
You are staying with Isabelle and Philippe, in a old Gascon farm. A XNUMXth century estate in the heart of the vineyards.
There you have a lake to refresh yourself (or a swimming pools for less wild swimming) and a restaurant to discover the local gastronomy.
Useful information
The dates 📅
We offer 2 departures:
- from 9 to 11 September
- from 22 to 24 September
Access 🗺️
Easy-to-use
This micro-immersion is easily accessible by public transport:
- You arrive at Auch station
- You take the bus to Nogaro
- We'll pick you up for the last few kilometers
For those by car, it will take you less than 2h00 from Toulouse or 2 hours from Bordeaux.
We will send you the exact address and detailed itinerary after booking.
The level of immersion ✔️
Advanced.
You share a day with Francis to learn the Landes race with his friends. Then we share with you our favorite places, our good addresses and the people to meet to explore the Gers region independently.
The budget 💰
From €304 per traveler (for 2 travelers, 3 days and 2 nights).
What the price includes:
- Accommodation with breakfast
- 1 half-day to visit a ganaderia with the ganadère
- 1 day with Francis to learn about the Landes race with champions + lunch
- 1 Landes race with Francis
- 1 day of independent cycling from arena to arena
- The digital guide to explore the Gers independently
What the price does not include:
- Transportation
- lunches and dinners, except the second day
Cancellation conditions ❌
Cancellation conditions for “immersion” stay creators:
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. We then offer you a deferral or a credit valid for 12 months. If you cancel less than 30 days before departure, we will study with the resident the possibility of a postponement.
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