Gentle pace of life
Regularly ranked among the best departments in France for everyday quality of life.
Occitanie · Department 32
Gers
Authentic Gascony: rolling hills, bastide towns and a gentle way of life.
Main town: Auch
The Gers, the heart of Gascony, wins people over with its rolling countryside, medieval bastide towns and famously unhurried lifestyle. Deeply rural, it combines well-preserved heritage, generous cooking and some of the most affordable property in South-West France.
Why here
What makes the Gers special
Bastides & heritage
Auch, Lectoure, Fourcès and Larressingle: remarkable Gascon architecture.
Renowned cuisine
Armagnac, foie gras, Floc de Gascogne and duck breast: Gascon cooking at its most generous.
Affordable property
Farmhouses, maisons de maître and plots of land at some of the region's lowest prices.
Where to base yourself
Main towns
AuchCondomL'Isle-JourdainFleuranceMirande
Way of life
Winter produce markets, festivals such as Jazz in Marciac and Tempo Latino, village rugby and long lunches: the Gers takes its time.
Property market
€1,100 to €1,800 per m² depending on the area. Excellent opportunities in old farm buildings and Gascon houses with land.
Who it suits
Remote workers, families, active retirees and anyone planning a farming, wine tourism or guest accommodation project.
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