Welcome to La Maoube, our home in Ladeveze Riviere, Gers, Midi-Pyrenees. Sleeping up to 10 this is the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday in the idyllic region of South West France. Tastefully decorated throughout, the house offers fantastic living space, a private pool set within 1 acre of private gardens. Alfresco dining is a must during the summer and autumn months! You're stay here really
will be a stay home from home! Location couldn't be better for exploring Gascony and beyond. Whether you want to explore the vineyards of Saint-Mont, local villages such as Marciac (especially during the Jazz festival in August), the Pyrenees, San Sebastian or Biarritz its all on our doorstep
The Midi-Pyrénées region
Located in southwestern France, the Gers is part of the Midi-Pyrénées region. It is surrounded by the departments of Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot-et-Garonne, Landes, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The Gers is often referred to as amongst the least densely populated, or most rural, areas in all of Western Europe. The department is characterised by sleepy bastide villages and rolling hills with the Pyrenees visible to the south. The summers are very hot and dry, the temperature often exceeds 40°c. The Gers capital of Auch is together with Toulouse and Millau one of the hottest cities of France, with more than 300 sunny days in the year. The winters vary, with only occasional freezing temperatures, but the climate remains mild and dry, the departement is one of sunniest in France. Marciac
Every year in the first two weeks of August Marciac hosts a major international jazz festival with world famous names such as Herbie Hancock, Jamie Cullum, McCoy Tyner and Wynton Marsalis and there are vibrant festival (free concerts) in the town square and around Mariac lake –- a jazz fan's paradise! There are many restaurants to choose from within 10 - 30 minutes' drive of the house. Such as Rive Droite, Villecomtal-sur-Arror (the other side of Marciac & very good food). Restaurant du Centre, Bassoues, tables outside under the ancient arches with set menu, perfect for children & lunches. Le Relais du Bastidou, lovely situation and good food - only about 10 minutes from the house & has to be booked. The Auberge, Marciac (main square) good for Sunday lunch outside overlooking the square. Chateau de Pallanne in Tillac, fabulous setting, good golf lunches but the ambiance is wonderful. Le Pigeonnier in Riscles, run by an English couple and very very good food. Plenty of activity venues, 10 pin bowling, horse riding, canoeing, water sports, tennis, high rope courses, water parks. Markets every day of the week in local towns. Visits to the Pyrenees. Visits to vineyards (both wine and Armagnac). Visit the Roman Villa at Seviac with its mosaic floors. Mirande: Puntous de Laguian: On a sparkling “Pyrenees viewing” day, see the spectacular view of the Pyrenees from this hill beside the N21. Bassoues: Close to the heart of D’Artagnan country, a 13th century bastide with a tall eye catching donjon one end and a covered hall at the other. Most farms seem to be duck farms so foie gras and tins of confit de canard are readily available and perfect presents to bring home. Look out for Sunday afternoon horse racing (with traps) in Auch. It is huge fun. For banks there is a Credit Agricole in Marciac, Plaisance and Maubourguet. For shopping there is a SuperU in Marciac & Maubourguet, Intermarche in Plaisance and Casino (mini supermarket) in Plaisance, Maubourguet & Marciac & open until 12.30 on Sundays. 8 to 8 (mini supermarket) in Marciac. Chemists, Tabacs in all three towns. Leclerc hypermarkets in Auch and Tarbes.
