Irrigated by the Blue Gold of the Garonne and Baise,
Enriched gold red vineyard Buzet
Enlivened by the golden green of pines and orchards,
The country of Henry 4th is a destination full of charm and brilliance.
At the heart of Aquitaine and South-west France, Baise, a tributary of the Garonne, through green hills of the southern department of Lot-et-Garonne. Long before the splendor of the Renaissance and the future King Henri IV, the ancient villas, medieval villages and fortified towns sought the proximity of the river as a source of prosperity and leisure. Today, pleasure boating has replaced barges and barges of the past, for a crossing of the historical, cultural and gastronomic paradise Gascon.
A story related to the Baise and Albret: along the valley of the Baise - Baise or, as the old spelling - almost at the confluence of the Garonne, country houses and villages have developed between the hills and vineyards and cereal the edge of the Landes forest margins blending into its hardwood and pine. They are also at the crossroads of ancient roads of ridges and valleys, the Roman road of the Pyrenees or Ténarèze the road Bazas in Auch, and Baise and Gélise valleys, leading to the major axis is the Valley of the Garonne. The implementation of the navigation part of the Baise since the Middle Ages has strengthened an already positive, explaining much of the planting villages, churches and castles that dotted the valley. In recent years, the restoration of navigation Baïse brought communes of the Pays d'Albret on the banks of the river which was several times the wealth of the region. The wheels of mills, tanneries basins, loading and unloading of barges, boats succeeded boaters, while the docks and towpaths became walks. Between the Landes and Gascony, land of tradition rural towns and villages of the Pays d'Albret live with the seasons and agricultural activities. Rich core, identity and spirit, men and women of this country have preserved this heritage that the chimeras of modern life have failed to start. Attached to their rural roots, this Gascon culture, the people of Nérac and Pays d'Albret invite you to share this land of history, gourmet traditions that combine knowledge and know how to live in a friendly atmosphere.
In Albret, hunting is more than relaxation, it's a lifestyle. That of the pigeon, including immutable ritual that sees the country to freeze, and the hunters watch for days.
Rugby, sport king of the south-west, whose values, selflessness, generosity, respect for others ... make it an ambassador for the local culture. In this land of rugby, in small clubs, pools of large teams of Agen and elsewhere, the burden on front and rear of the flights are carried by the Gascon dialect of Occitan language beautiful.
Piano virtuosos, creators of bottles or magicians of taste, the Musketeers have in common flavors of passion fruit of the land, this love of Gascony. The chefs will make you taste the specialties of Gascon cuisine, with specialties such as duck, river fish and game, all washed down with wine from Buzet. Local production of wine and alcohol is a treasure to meet the lover of fine wines. Buzet wines have become ambassadors of the local cuisine. Powerful, deep and meaty, they go perfectly with the culinary specialties of Albret. Renowned for its traditional production, Armagnac is the oldest brandy in France. Powerful and sturdy, soft and generous, he is the symbol of Biscay, the image of this land and its inhabitants. Floc de Gascogne, fortification of grape juice with a young Armagnac, which is an aperitif served chilled also accompanies foie gras, melon, cheese and pastries. Farmers are real magicians who transform happily taste the riches of this land of exquisite products. Are prepared using recipes immutable, canned vegetables, meat or jam. How Not to mention the duck, the jewel of French gastronomy: foie gras, rillettes, duck breast, confit and other blocks with Armagnac or mushrooms. Of boiled chicken soup peasant-garbure, foie gras mi-cuit with grilled duck breast, shad grilled pike, venison stew of roasted pigeon, the pie flamed with Armagnac to the strawberry juice of Buzet wine ... you organizing a tour of local flavor and enjoy without restraint the specialties.
