Property Details of Midi Pyrenees Farmhouse

SAVOUR THE BEST OF GASCONY The pace is slow, the food sublime, the local’s friendly. There is a beguiling corner of southwest France that politicians refer to as la France profonde; where stressed Parisians dream of buying their holiday homes. The landscape is as unscarred today as when d’Artagnan, one of Alexandre Dumas’ famed musketeers, walked his native land. This is Gascony. The sleepy villages, vineyards, maize and sunflower fields that define the countryside are still free of the crowds of tourists that flock to neighbouring regions. There are no motorways, no power stations or industry, and no well-known tourist honey pots; it has remained a rural backwater, undisturbed by modernity. The region is clearly defined by its hearty food and drink; duck is the culinary king, foie gras has attained reverential status, and Armagnac, cognac’s earthier cousin, is the local digéstif. Life is slow and relaxed and it is little wonder that locals enjoy the longest life expectancy in France.

PONTACQ is a recently and tastefully renovated farmhouse offering the opportunity to get off the 'stress merry-go-round' and leave any problems at the gate, to relax in peaceful surroundings. It offers you well equipped, secure and comfortable accommodation. It is in an ideal location from which you can launch your exploration of this beautiful and historic region and begin to discover the hidden secrets of rural France. To savour its amenities, heritage, tradition, cuisine and beauty.

PONTACQ has for your exclusive use a new swimming pool and sun terrace with superb country views, shaded and barbeque area located in your own private garden. The pool is to be fitted with a security system that complies with French regulations to help ensure the safety of younger children. A long tree lined entrance drive offers increased security for children. Your holiday home is accessed via a quiet country commune road and there are parkland entrance gardens offering shade, beauty and additional play areas for those warm summer days. The owners who live on the five-acre site but away from the property assure your privacy. They run and maintain their high standards themselves and can be available for those little emergencies should any occur. Help, advice and updated local information is also available.

Seclusion, relaxation, peace and quiet comes as standard on Pontacq as you enjoy the pool and gardens, surrounded by the glory of the French countryside. Enjoy the convivial atmosphere of alfresco dining after a rewarding day of enjoying yourself. It’s tough but someone has got to do it!

Local Area Details

The house is situated outside the village of Panjas 15km north of Nogaro and west of the Market town of Eauze Gers 90min from the Atlantic beaches and the Pyrenees two hours from Spain and the airports of both Toulouse and Biarritz One hour from Pau Midi Pyrenees airport with budget flights by Ryanair It is located on the Route DArmagnac lined with vines that produce the wines and Armagnac of the region Set amidst the beautiful rolling countryside that typifies this heart of Gascony Positioned outside this typically styled and quiet old French village with local shops including the best boulangerie in the area two butchers two food stores a seven day shop hairdressers post office antique shops restaurant bar and tennis courts in Estang 3 min drive Greater selection of shops and major supermarkets an excellent golf course in Eauze market town and capital of the Armagnac region 20 km 16 mins by car Nogaro 15km 12mins by car provides additional supermarkets and retail choice together with its light aero club and formula two race track All three have arenas with regular events including Course Landaise The quiet country roads profusion of roadside restaurants and bars the French laid back attitude to life and fantastic scenery make visiting and travelling the area a pleasure A strong Spanish influence pervades the region the unique mix of culture is evident fascinating Tradition custom and courtesy are not forgotten here they are not cast off as old fashioned but respected and used as an integral part of life Many of our visitors find this refreshing as it gives oxygen to the old fashioned values of trust and respect adding to the feeling of being safe and secure Seclusion relaxation peace and quiet comes as standard on Pontacq as you enjoy the pool and gardens surrounded by the glory of the French countryside Enjoy the convivial atmosphere of alfresco dining after a rewarding day of enjoying yourself Its tough but someone has got to do it Try the many fetes thoughout the holiday season together with music festivals including the internationally acclaimed Jazz festival at Marciac 1st 2 weeks in August The country and western festival at Mirande and Pentecote at Vic Fezansac with its International Salsa Festival in July more detail bellow There are many local markets and regular night markets where the locals buy dance and party through the night Follow the dArtagnan trail to Aignan sample the local wines and Armagnac savour the renowned cuisine perhaps finishing at Lupiac 35 km with dArtagnan centre While away a day in the historic Bastide villages of Fourcs Montreal and Larressingle For the traditionalists among you the Paul Ricard sponsored Spanish style bull fighting is freely available most of the year as all towns and most villages have their arenas There is also Course Landaise heiferrunning no cruelty only fun for family entertainment locally in Estang Eauze Nogaro or VicFezensac 37 km wwwtouradourcomtownsbullhtm Golf Mature 18 hole golf course with practice drive putting greens restaurant bar and swimming pools at Guinlet Eauze 15 mins by car with more around Auch Mont de Marsan wwwgolfmidipyreneescomEnglish Fishing Le Gers has a profusion of lakes and the Adour river with it hundreds of feeder rivers and streams make for ample choice for the enthusiast Permits covering the whole of Le Gers can be purchased locally Motor sport Nogaro race circuit hosts many events throughout the season Bike formula two classic cars super cars and truck racing are featured regularly Track days throughout the year offer the enthusiast the opportunity to compete the circuit themselves Qualified instructors also offer racedriving lessons For a calendar of events and information about the course click on wwwcircuitnogarocom Fetes Festivals Bandas Condom Condom The 32nd battle of the bands May 789th Thirtyfive local town and village bands 2000 musicians from all over the region compete in this prestigious event In addition there are 10 other vocal groups in concert with street barbeques bars and restaurants providing the backdrop to this music fest wwwfestivaldebandascom Tempo Latino festival Vic Fezensac that takes place over three days and nights around the bullring and streets of this normally sleepy little town around the third week in July Where all Salsa in the street to the vibrant sounds of Cuban bands in a wild but wellbehaved atmosphere Details 00 33 5 62 06 56 66 wwwtempolatinocom Country Western Festival Mirande takes place 2nd week of July one of the largest gatherings in Europe drawing international artists and celebrities from around the world to celebrate everything country and much more wwwcountrymusiquecombienvenuhtml Fete dEauze Eauze held each July three days of partying around this town full of character with bands competing with each other to get the crowd dancing and singing A wellbehaved family occasion with funfair attractions kiddies rides market eating and drinking in the streets and for the teenagers street discos all often going through the night Memorable for the atmosphere Nogaro en Fete Nogaro Mid August over four days usually linked with motor racing and events at the aerodrome during the days with Course Landaise or Ferria and various events and street parties in the evening

Additional Information

This property caters for disabled people

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Lovely family home set in the heart of Gascogne France

Name:	David Glucksam
Telephone:	+33-562-088041
Alt Telephone:	+33-950-763311
Fax:	+33-562-088041
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