En Armagnac & DâArtagnan, nature is a sweetness to know, savor, and preserve đ. Our nature spots contain real treasures of biodiversityđ±! Let the ponds and streams make your mouth water, put your hands on grapes along its hillsides and treat yourself to a breath of fresh air far from the crowds. Our essentials: A remarkable garden, a Nature ride by rail bike , hikes, panoramic landscapes or even Street Art in the countryside... Beautiful escapes in perspective!
A Grand Vert dâArmagnacđż
Open your eyes and ears, we have prepared Un Grand Vert dâArmagnac for you!đ
A collection of 20 natural sites including 4 sites Natura 2000 and Sensitive Natural Spaces (ENS). Each place is punctuated with educational panels explanations on the wildlife and flore. During this unique and guided journey, attentive observers will be able to encounter both remarkable backgrounds (ponds, lakes, forests, etc.) that animal species et vegetable rare (European pond turtles, dragonflies, butterflies, etc.). What if you turned off the sound on your cell phone? Combine disconnection with tranquility of the place! Don't forget your waste and above all leave the little flowers in their natural environment because once picked they wilt quickly!
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The Etang du Moura in Espas
Classroom Sensitive Natural Areas and Natura 2000, the pond is particularly favorable to avifauna (birds) as a migratory stopover and wintering area. It is the foundation of a multi-species heronry: Gray Heron, Cattle Egret, Little Egret. This site remains the guarantor of the favorable development of protected turtles: the European pond turtle.
Remarkable garden: La Palmeraie du SarthouđŽ
There are gardens which are noticed⊠With its airs ofexotic oasis full Gascon countryside, Palm grove of Sarthou is clearly one of them! Swap it South West for a tour of the plant world between Palm trees, bamboo, banana trees, lotus and papyrus. Here, each step has an astonishing universe in store for you and its share of sensations. Dark and damp in the greenhouse tropical plants or bright at the foot of century-old oaks, the journey becomes an initiation and the garden a precious utopia to be preserved. Without forgetting the typical house of Gascony and barnyard in the heart of the garden which reminds us of the region!
The little extra at the end of this tropical trip? It's here refreshment bar under the palm trees! And yes.. Because here we have a drink to toast the beauty of the garden with the owners Marie-Christine and Daniel who have done exceptional work over all these years!
Armagnac VĂ©lorailđŽ
In the heart of Bas Armagnac, in the Gers, the Armagnac rail bike starts from the old station Nogaro. This original ride on the old railway line from Nogaro to Sorbets, you discover the Gers countryside with its hilly landscapes on a semi-shaded route of 12km round trip.
Ride a funny âpedal boatâ equipped withelectric assistance and go for a 2-hour walk. Keep your eyes peeled along the way and admire the watercolors of the natural sites âUn Grand Vert dâArmagnacâ placed throughout the route.
And what else do we see around the track ? The vines, sunflower fields, meadows (With farm animals or wild), ponds and above all lots of trees! A real reconnection to the nature and country life !
Panoramic landscapesđïž
Our big spaces : a taste of freedom ! Our Gers panoramic landscapes are still adored⊠Do you know why? because they change majestically from one season to the next! In winter, the morning mist gives a magical atmosphere and gives a glimpse of the Pyrenees chain. In spring, the flowers wake up and valleys are adorned with a tender green. In summer, the sunflowers illuminate the fields and reflect the bright sun. In the fall, the entire vineyard turns warm and golden colors.
Our favorite ? Have a picnic on one of our viewpoints and observe the beauty of the Gers sunsets! đ
Nature spots
Picnic spots
Street Art
or urban art, is a contemporary artistic movement. These are all forms of art performed on the street or in public places
Street'Art'magnac in the countryside đš
Un graffiti colorful 30 meter high water tower?! No, you're not dreaming... It's our place and it's called the Street Art Magnac ! Who could have expected to find Street Art and murals colored in the Gers ? And yet, this art by essence urban found its place in our the countryside ! In Eauze, the Magnac Street Art Festival invites you every year to observe and meet the graffiti artists in action. In addition to visits during the festival, training courses break dance et graffiti workshops are set up to play the apprentice graffiti artists ! All year round, browse the circuits to admire the frescoes in the villages and among our producers!
Our Hiking Trailsđ„Ÿ
Lace up your shoes, buckle your backpacks and let our paths carry you to eXplore the horizon! Nature destination par excellence, in Armagnac & DâArtagnan you are in the right place to exercise your talents hikers ! Between green hills, vineyard trails, Armagnac greenway, large forests et d'Artagnan road, There is something for every taste ! Everyone does what they like: Strolling along, on horseback, or by bike, stock up on energy and surpass your limits if you are maximum sporty! And if you're more of the type balade quiet Sunday after the family meal.. We also have what you need đ
