No need to go far to breathe fresh air and share good times! Located in the south of Lot et Garonne, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, at the gates of Gers, Landes, Tarn-et-Garonne, Albret is an authentic territory conducive to slow tourism. An omnipresent nature, pleasures on the water, villages of character, outdoor activities for the whole family, the Albret promises you strong moments and pretty encounters.
Take the time to admire the landscape
Enter the villages of Albret and step back several centuries. Cobbled streets, sunny squares, fortified gates, half-timbered house, marvel at so many preserved remains. Discover Nérac, the jewel of Albret, a Renaissance city where the Albret family lived, and Henri IV, future King of France. Continue your cultural stroll in the shade of the Parc Royal de la Garenne to discover the Bains du Roy and the statue of Fleurette, stroll through the steep alleys to discover the half-timbering of the old quarters and cross the Pont Vieux which spans the Baïse.
A stop in Vianne is a must, bastide with such characteristic architecture with its ramparts. Its fortifications have withstood the onslaught of time and men to constitute one of the most authentic testimonies of the medieval past of Albret. During your visit, stop at the shop of Dino Glass, a master glassmaker who carries on the tradition of artisanal blowing. A few kilometers from Vianne, the imposing Moulin de Tours de Barbaste and its Romanesque bridge, one of the marvels of Aquitaine.
Let yourself be tempted by Mézin, a former monastic city, admire its medieval square and its angles, its Romanesque and Gothic church and its old alleys. The history of Mézin is marked by Armand Fallières, President of the Republic, but also by the cork industry, a tradition perpetuated at the Musée du Liège et du Bouchon.
In Buzet-sur-Baïse, you can rent a boat for a few days of river holidays on the Baïse river, wild and relaxing. Rent electric bikes and pedal along the Canal des Deux Mers by taking the Voie Verte, visit the park of the Château or the Cooperative des Vins de Buzet. Red, rosé or white wines, there will necessarily be a nectar that will awaken your senses.
There are so many other villages to discover in Albret, the bastide town of Lamontjoie with its church and its relics of Saint Louis, Moncrabeau, the village of Liars, Sos and its angles, Poudenas and its 13th century castle.
In Albret, we know how to welcome
Albret is a land of encounters and sharing, the markets are a tradition. The traditional markets in the morning, to buy sun-kissed fruits and vegetables. In the evening, you have to run the night markets. From village to village, farmers and producers display their products. You taste, you choose and you compose your meal to enjoy on the spot. These markets have become traditional meetings, the inhabitants, young and old, share long tables with passing tourists. We toast, we dine, we spend festive and convivial moments, in a musical atmosphere.
Consuming well is essential in Albret, farmers are proud of their land and their work. Whether they are winegrowers in AOC Buzet, Brulhois or Côtes de Gascogne, producers of Floc de Gascogne or Armagnac, duck or poultry breeders, plum growers, market gardeners, they have the same passion. Push the doors of their domain to discover unique know-how, you will fall under the spell of charismatic characters. Lovers of the flavors of the South-West will enjoy the traditional restaurants that highlight local and seasonal products, or at the table of the authentic Gascon farm inns.
Beautiful landscapes and a breath of fresh air
Fertile fields and valleys, forests and paths, fruit-bearing hillsides and vineyards, the Albret is a real playground. You can simply walk with the family and discover the wonders of the natural heritage, smell the smell of on foot, by bike or on horseback, moments in the heart of nature to breathe fresh air and recharge your batteries. Discover the Cap Cauderoue amusement park, 45 hectares of nature-style sports in the Landes forest. Tree climbing, rope game, archery tag, barefoot trail, electric scooter course, archery or orienteering, outdoor activities for the whole family. Test the Terra Aventura circuits, free connected treasure hunts that allow you to discover Albret, its heritage and its traditions. Circuits of 3 to 6 kilometers suitable for the youngest, clues to find and puzzles to solve to discover the final cache.
For cycling lovers, 3 circuits cross the Albret. The Véloroute de la Baïse which starts in Barbaste, crosses Nérac and Moncrabeau, then, by small quiet roads, then goes to the Gers. La Scandibérique, the Pilgrims’ Cycle Route which retraces the famous road to Santiago de Compostela from Norway to Spain. And finally the Voie Verte, along the Canal de Garonne, an ideal circuit for the youngest which allows you to cross Buzet-sur-Baïse, Feugarolles, Montesquieu and Bruch.
The pleasures of water are also very numerous in Albret. La Baïse and La Gélise offer a multitude of possibilities. You can rent a boat or a gabarrot (your children will love taking the helm!), try your hand at canoeing or paddleboarding, and even fish in the rivers. For moments of swimming, head to the Ludoparc in Nérac, a water fun site for wading with the family. Large pools, benches with bubbles, water games, lagoon with riprap, Roman pools, relaxation pool, slide, pentagliss, river with buoys, solo or with others and even a corner for the little ones.
L’Albret, your next getaway in the heart of the Southwest!
