Hidden Gems of the Gers, Episode 475
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 7 January 2024
⏱️ 55 minutes
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In this episode Join Us in France, Annie and Elyse embark on a remarkable journey through the Gers region in France, uncovering its hidden charms and age-old allure. And how about delicious gastronomy? It's all here!
Our adventure begins at the serene Abbaye de Flaran, a historic Cistercian abbey now serving as an art museum, where we delve into centuries of history and art. The Gers region, with its seasonal attractions, reveals its best-kept secrets between March and early November. We weave through the picturesque bastide town of Montréal du Gers and the unique circular village of Fourcès. Here, we encounter the friendly local hospitality at a bakery, indulging in the delightful regional specialty, croustade.
Our journey takes us to the impressive Roman site of SĂ©viac, famed for its well-preserved mosaics, a testament to the region's rich Roman heritage. Time constraints lead us to bypass the museum in Eauze, but the visit to SĂ©viac alone leaves us in awe of the historical depth of Gers.
The day's exploration culminates in the enchanting village of Larressingle, a miniature version of Carcassonne. This small, circular walled village, complete with medieval ramparts and a church, stands as a symbol of historical preservation, partly restored thanks to international contributions, notably from American donors.
Throughout the episode, we highlight the importance of planning, especially for dining options in these rural settings, and the role of global efforts in historical preservation. The Gers region, not just a stop on the Camino but a destination in its own right, is rich in both history and gastronomy. We delve into the culinary delights of the area, from its famous duck dishes to the renowned wines of Madiran and Jurançon.
Join us on this enchanting journey through Gers, as we uncover the timeless beauty, culinary richness, and historical depth of this lesser-known French treasure.
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| 0:00.0 | The This is a join us in France episode 475 |
| 0:20.3 | 475. 475, I'm Annie Sergeant and join us in France is the podcast where we talk about France. |
| 0:28.6 | Everyday life in France, great places to visit in France, French culture, history, gastronomy, and news related to travel to France. |
| 0:37.0 | Today I bring you a conversation with Elise Riven of Toulouse Guided Walks about our recent excursion to the heart of the Jaers, where we visited |
| 0:47.3 | ancient abbeys, Roman ruins, and medieval villages. The Jers is a bucolic and authentic place to visit, |
| 0:55.8 | and our northwest of Toulouse, so it's an easy drive for us. |
| 1:00.6 | I think many of us would enjoy a visit to this off the beaten track part of France. |
| 1:06.0 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my tours and services, |
| 1:11.0 | including my itinerary consuled service, my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the |
| 1:16.5 | Voicmap app, or take a day trip with me around the southwest in my beautiful electric car. |
| 1:23.2 | You can browse all of that at my boutique, join us in France.com for slash boutique. |
| 1:29.9 | And still you can join me and at the boot camp in May 2024. I wasn't sure there would be any spots left, but there are quite a few still actually. I'm surprised because last year it sold out so fast. But there's still plenty of time. The idea is that you |
| 1:46.0 | come to Toulouse on May 10th, 2024, hang out with Elise and I, as well as a group of wonderful fellow listeners and Franco-files for 10 days. |
| 1:56.5 | You'll also improve your French with language classes in the morning. |
| 2:00.5 | We had such a great time in May 2023 that we wanted it all over again and to find out about the boot camp go to join us in France.com for a slash boutique and click on Boot Camp 2024. |
| 2:14.0 | That's where you can read all the details and reserve your spot and of course ask me any questions that you may have. |
| 2:20.0 | I'm going to have a Zoom very soon with the people who've already signed up and |
| 2:25.2 | they'll get to ask me all of their questions and get their reservations going |
| 2:29.9 | for hotels and all of that good stuff. For the magazine parts of the podcast for the |
| 2:33.0 | magazine parts of the podcast |
| 2:35.0 | happened from my chat with at least today |
| 2:37.0 | I'll discuss the price of bread in France. |
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