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Gascony (/ ˈɡæskəni /; French: Gascogne [ɡaskɔɲ]; Occitan: Gasconha [ɡasˈkuɲɔ]; Basque: Gaskoinia) was a province of the southwestern Kingdom of France that succeeded the Duchy of Gascony (602–1453). From the 17th century until the French Revolution (1789–1799), it was part of the combined Province of Guyenne and Gascony.
Gascony is one of the most beautiful, unspoiled and authentic areas of France. It stretches between several departments of southwest France, Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern Gironde, and southern Lot-et-Garonne.
Gascony, historical and cultural region encompassing the southwestern French départements of Landes, Gers, and Hautes-Pyrénées and parts of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Lot-et-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, Haute-Garonne, and Ariège and coextensive with the historical region of Gascony.
Gascony was historically the region of France that covered most of the area to the south-west of a line between Bordeaux, Agen and Toulouse - i.e. the western part of the modern Midi-Pyrenees, and the coastal section of Aquitaine.
Guide of Gascony. Tourism, holidays & weekends in Gascony. Virtual visit. See all photos. Open map. The reputation of Gascony's great listed sites is well established. One of its star attractions, the Cirque of Gavarnie, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dazzles visitors with the awe-inspiring spectacle of its lush countryside.
Nestled in the southwestern corner of France, Gascony is a region that beckons travellers with its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and renowned culinary delights. Stretching from the Pyrenees Mountains to the Atlantic coast, Gascony captivates visitors with its old-world charm and laid-back atmosphere.
Gascony is truly a land that time forgot. a sea of sunflowers. Photo: Sue Aran. Salies-de-Béarn is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantique department in the south-western most part of France. It’s a heady mixture of the Spanish and French Basque regions, rich in local gastronomie de terroir and robust wines.
Mar 15, 2017 · Gascony — unlike Paris or the Loire Valley, say — is not a popular destination for bucket-listers seeking grand chateaus, opulent palaces and soaring basilicas.
And who were these famous "Cadets" from Gascony? The response hides in the region's hills, in a geography that helped form the Gascon character. It is your native Gascony, Sirs, that is a factory of soldiers, the breeding ground of the armies, the flower and the choice among the most warlike nobility of the earth...
Gers highlights. Gers places to visit and attractions. Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Gers department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Gers travel guide. Auch, the ancient capital of Gascony, has a cathedral and several other historic monuments of interest See guide.
