EAUZE, Archaeological city in Armagnac
The town of Éauze is at the heart of Gascony, surrounded by hills from where, on a clear day, you can see the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees.
Eauze at the heart of Gascony and Armagnac
The town of Éauze is at the heart of Gascony, surrounded by hills from where, on a clear day, you can see the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees. The scent of pine forests is wafted across the area from the nearby Landes. Eauze is part of the Grand Armagnac region with a host of activities for families, friends or couples. Fine food and drink enthusiasts have plenty of delicious products to try here !
Éauze is the capital of Armagnac as it is in the area which is best-known and the highest producer of the famous, historic brandy. Éauze is the headquarters of the main administrative authorities concerning Armagnac and is also a legendary halt for pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela.
The ancient capital of Elusa - 3 Gallo-Roman sites
ELUSA Capitale Antique regroups 3 Gallo-Roman sites very close to one another : the Villa de Séviac at Montréal du Gers, the Musée Archéologique/Le Trésor d'Eauze and the Domus de Cieutat and its interpretation centre at Eauze. Every year, a full and varied programme of cultural events allows adults and children to learn about the site while having fun. Special price tickets are available to visit 2 of the sites, or all 3.
The Cathedral of Saint Luperc is at the centre of the town of Eauze. Perched on a hill surrounded by vineyards, the capital of Armagnac is rightly proud of its identity and architectural and historic heritage, well-represented by its cathedral. The Andalusian style arena was built by the local council and opened in 1982, since 1992 it has been called Nimeno II in tribute to a French matador who took part in every corrida in Eauze until being tragically injured at Arles. There is a commemorative plaque at the entrance to the arena which was built in keeping with tradition : red brick, wrought iron stands decorated with coats of arms of the best-known fighting bull breeding farms in Spain. The arena holds 4,000 people who come to watch shows, ‘courses landaises’ and bullfights in summer.
Eauze : Ronde des Alambics and Flamme de l'Armagnac - distillation and celebration !
Every year, after the grape harvest, the distillation period known as ‘La Flamme de l’Armagnac’, begins. ‘La Ronde des Alambics’ celebrations are organised from late October to around the end of January : open days, vineyard visits, free tasting and walks. Producers of the Grand Armagnac area open their vineyards to share the friendly atmosphere and traditions of this special time of year with visitors, some even organise dinners around the still on their property. It is also a great time to explore the region by playing the Grand Jeu Rallye, a sort of treasure hunt which sends you around local villages to discover hidden secrets and visit producers !
There are several different walks to do in the sector, along the old railway line or among the vines.
Top tip from « Sophie » Gîtes de France, Gers
""My favourite things in Eauze are its architectural heritage, half-timbered houses, wine-growing landscape, weekly Thursday morning market and the Sunday morning duck market held between November and February.""
Eauze is 55km from Auch and 53km from Mont de Marsan, via N124 and D30. From A62 autoroute, take exit for Agen, then follow D931. Toulouse airport is 124km away and the Pau-Agen train stops at Eauze.
SATNAV : MAIRIE EAUZE : 43.861576 0.101462."
