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Between foodtour and gastronomic dinner, the historic heart d'Auch is revealed through a taste stroll that combines harmony of flavors and subtlety of pairings.
What to expect
Start with a self-guided tour of the the Museum of Americas - Auch. This marvel contains many treasures, such as the second collection of pre-Columbian art in France, after that of the Quai-Branly museum.
Go up the rue Dessoles, and push the door of the Cave Gourmande. Josiane, a former wine grower, shares her passion for spirits with you and introduces you to the tasting of the best wines or Armagnacs.
Cross the street and take a seat at one of the tables Good life. Pauline and Dimitri welcome you to their butcher shop for lunch. On the menu, products exclusively from Occitanie producers.
After your meal, a visit to the Sainte-Marie cathedral is a must. Inside, the 18 windows of Arnaut de Moles, the 113 sculpted stalls and the great organ are the masterpieces of the building.
Continue towards the monumental staircase, the opportunity to stretch your legs. Walk through the medieval streets, push the door of the house Henri IV...
You have a little hunger ? It's perfect, you are just next to the Comptoir de Tistou. Marie is waiting for you with an assortment of products from Maison Ramajo (duck and goose producer) as an aperitif.
In the evening, dinner is served to you at the Grande Salle, a mecca for Gers gastronomy. Let yourself be seduced by the elegance and refinement of the cuisine concocted by the Casassus brothers, and by the intimate and delicate atmosphere that reigns there.
In short, a city break for gourmets and fans of authentic regions ; which will delight both your pupils and your taste buds.
Your foot on the ground
The Hotel de France ***, in the heart of the historic center is your base for the night. Formerly a Post Office Relais from the XNUMXth century, its walls are full in history. André DAGUIN gave his letters of nobility to this house now recognized by gourmets.
Prices and conditions
€185 per person, as a duo (€370 for two),
2 days / 1 night
April to October, Thursday to Saturday
Informations and reservation at 05 62 05 00 22 or by mail.
The price includes per person
- 1 night in a traditional room at the Hôtel de France *** with breakfast,
- the gourmet menu (excluding drinks) in the Great Hall for dinner,
- tasting (wine and Armagnac) at the Cave Gourmande,
- tasting (assortment of goose and duck rillettes) at the Comptoir de Tistou,
- lunch at Bona Vida (starter/main course or grill/coffee),
- entry to the Museum of the Americas – Auch,
- the entrance to the sculpted choir of Sainte-Marie d'Auch cathedral,
- the tourist tax.
The price does not include
- transportation,
- supplements outside the formulas indicated,
- cancellation/multi-risk insurance.