Labastide-d'Armagnac

Labastide-d'Armagnac

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLabastide-d'ArmagnacBetbezer-d'Armagnac at 1.3 km
Insee code40131Saint-Justin at 3.8 km
Postcode40240Saint-Julien-d'Armagnac at 4.8 km
Latitude43.9693860Mauvezin-d'Armagnac at 5.5 km
Longitude-0.1856200Le Frêche at 6 km
AltitudeFrom 67 to 139 metersLagrange at 6.3 km
Surface31.87 km²Créon-d'Armagnac at 7 km
Population690 inhabitantsLacquy at 7.3 km
Density22 inhabitants/km²Lannemaignan at 7.7 km
Chief townMont-de-Marsan (at 29 km, 31 min)Mauléon-d'Armagnac at 8 km
DepartmentLandesVielle-Soubiran at 8.2 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

La Bastide-d'Armagnac is located 30 km northeast of Mont-de-Marsan and 12 km from Barbotan-les-Thermes. Nestled in the heart of Bas Armagnac Landes, this small village has kept its authenticity and its medieval charm.

Following the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry Plantagenet, Gascony became English in 1291 and is the sixth Earl of Armagnac Bernard gets permission to found La Bastide, the English king Edward the first. Over 150 years, straddling the 13th and 14th century, 400 new cities will be built. In the spirit of the cities of the Middle Ages, Place Royale rectangular, surrounded by covered, is the economic center of the city. Legend has it that the future Henry the 4th who often stayed in a house instead, would have inspired La Bastide d'Armagnac to build the Place des Vosges in Paris.

Many of Armagnac producers open their cellars to visitors passing through. It may also enjoy asparagus, duck products ... relish with grilled or carcasses snails often offered during the traditional feast days, the cabbage soup, the meat pie ...

Guided tour of Labastide-d'Armagnac provided by a local guide for groups all year by appointment.

In 2011, Labastide-d'Armagnac entry, the second city in France, in the movement Cittaslow: In Praise of the slow!


SIGHTSEEING

To discover: the Place Royale covered particularly well preserved, beautiful half-timbered facades, the church tower with its embattled fortress transformed into a bell tower in the fifteenth, inside, various furniture classified.

Over the street: the Androne, alleys and carerots, gardens, laundry and fountain in Las Caner, the Temple of Bastides where you can discover the fascinating history of these new towns as well as temporary exhibitions.

Small artists' studios, exhibition space, unusual places such as coffee Tortora (one of the oldest cafes in France) or, for fans of cycling, do not miss Labastide-d'Armagnac 2 km from the chapel Our Lady of Cyclists. A few old bikes are on display and more than 700 suits of the biggest champions. See also, the stained glass windows designed by a former champion Henry Anglade.

Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Labastide-d'Armagnac
MonumentsCastle of the Prada,   Church Notre-Dame

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

In June: Fiestas of San Juan.

From June to September: Summer Arts: Labastide shows and exhibitions and St. Justin (4 km).

In July: Day of rural tourism in order to discover the village, his country and its traditions.

In August: The contest in the Street Painters, farmers market countries, concerts, garage sale.

The last weekend of October: The Day in Armagnac.

December: Christmas market and craft fair.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Ecomuseum Armagnac, Bastide Saint-Justin, Mauvezin-d'Armagnac, Montegut, Hontanx. Interpretation trail in Roquefort, ride arranged along the Estampon. Many loops and equestrian trails marked on the territory of the Landes Armagnac. Greenway Marsan and Armagnac (52 km from Mont-de-Marsan in Gabarret, to Labastide). Circuits ponds, lagoons trail. Riding, swimming areas, canoeing, fishing, explore the limestone cliffs in Roquefort.

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Place Royale Labastide-d'Armagnac
 
Flatware Place Royale
Temple Bastides
 
Notre-Dame des Cyclists
Cyclists Notre Dame
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
Friday 17 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le poutic  
Créon-d'Armagnac
A very edge of the Gers, Landes and Lot et Garonne, in a park, an authentic farm Landes offers 3 large bedrooms and bright, decorated and furnished with attention to detail. Jacuzzi....
Located 6.6 km from Labastide-d'ArmagnacFrom 62 € to 70 € the double room 
Le Méridien    
9.7
Campagne-d'Armagnac
An island of serenity in the middle of a small village of our Gers region of Gascony. You will be welcomed in a stone manor house and park with trees more than a century old. Private...
Located 18.9 km from Labastide-d'Armagnac55 € the double room 
La tuilerie  
Barcelonne-du-Gers
Gers in the Bed and Breakfast and cottages of charm 3 ears of France. South on pyrenees all rooms have shower and toilet multijet unit. Park.
Located 30 km from Labastide-d'ArmagnacFrom 65 € to 80 € the double room 

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Petit Départ  
9.4
Parleboscq
Great guest house (6 rooms) in the countryside in the Landes Armagnac from Landes, Gers and Lot et Garonne. Possible 2 additional guest rooms. Haven of peace and quiet in the heart...
Located 14.1 km from Labastide-d'ArmagnacFrom 600 € to 1000 € per week 

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Les Lacs de Courtes  
Estang
For your holidays all year round destination Gers! Imagine a quiet, green countryside, between Bordeaux and Toulouse, where good humor and culinary traditions are strong. This is where...
Located 13.4 km from Labastide-d'ArmagnacFrom 22 € to 24.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Château Bellevue     
7.6
Cazaubon
Château Bellevue is located in the picturesque village of Cazaubon. The manor house is surrounded by beautiful grounds, with an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms are individually decorated,...
Located 9.6 km from Labastide-d'ArmagnacRoom from 92 €
La Bastide     
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Barbotan
La Bastide features modern rooms situated in a stone house from the 18th century. It offers 4-star accommodation, an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and a spa and wellness centre. The...
Located 11.5 km from Labastide-d'ArmagnacRoom from 150 €
Aubergade     
8.6
Barbotan
Set in the small village of Barbotan-les-Thermes, the Aubergade Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a garden. The hotel’s guest rooms, in the main building or next to the garden and pool...
Located 11.5 km from Labastide-d'ArmagnacRoom from 48 €

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O Petit Hotel
O Petit Hotel is located just 500 metres from the city centre of Dax and a few minutes’ walk from the Notre Dame Cathedral....
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