TARN ET GARONNE - The Coteaux de Gascogne

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Map of Tarn-et-Garonne, The Coteaux de Gascogne

Gascony, this ancient and large province in the south-west of France, has its small part in Tarn-et-Garonne, in the form of a natural region: Lomagne. Pretty sunny hillsides , land suitable for cultivation... Here, long live the sweetness of life! Bastides and green hills, always a small producer to meet... This is a part of the department which is attractive due to its proximity to the Gers and the Haute Garonne, so you will enjoy several destinations in one, nature and gourmet holidays !

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Welcome to Lavit-de-Lomagne. From Lomagne? Yes ! It is an old region, shared between the nearby department of Gers and Tarn-et-Garonne. Also called "The Little French Tuscany", because of its mild and mild climate, it was an important commercial crossroads. This is the territory of white garlic, a quality product, which comes from the generous, sunny land, nestled between the hills and valleys of this beautiful region. Beautiful bastides, churches, houses of character... There are many attractions there and Lavit is quite representative of this spirit of good living.

To find out more about Lomagne, don't miss a visit to La Maison de la Lomagne in Lavit, a permanently well-illustrated exhibition, to understand life in the heart of this viscounty. You will pass by the Saint-Jacques church, with its 27-metre rectangular bell tower. Lavit Town Hall is a beautiful piece of architecture, dating from 1840. The Halle, all ironwork, has 32 cast iron columns. For walking and strolling, the small park and the large park open their gates to you.

The tips and good plans of the Guide Tarn Aveyron in Lavit:

• Campers can stay at the municipal campsite, located on the hillsides.
• There are plenty of hiking trails available, through marked trails.
• A private swimming pool is open to the use of families and travellers, summer and winter (with a removable roof), the Barradis swimming pool.

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Beaumont-de-Lomagne

A beautiful bastide dating from 1276, Beaumont-de-Lomagne is a town that prospers thanks to its fairs and agricultural markets, as well as of course to the fame of the region's white garlic . It is home to pretty mansions and charming brick houses. Amusingly, with the turmoil of history, the town has moved to Haute Garonne and now to Tarn-et-Garonne since 1802. Beaumont-de-Lomagne is undoubtedly a pleasant holiday resort, both for its cultural richness and local interesting, only by its geographical position, to discover the surroundings.

Take a walk in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, to discover the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church, of massive construction, its 50-meter octagonal bell tower of the Toulouse type, required more than 90 years of work for its construction. The 14^th century Halle houses the market on Saturday mornings. To see beautiful buildings, head to, among others, La Maison Fermat which houses the media library, the Hôtel Toureilh where the Town Hall is located, La Maison du Seigneur d'Argombat and its timber framings, the Hôtel de Ruble, the Maison Molas, the Maison Jean 1er d'Armagnac, the Cordeliers... Lovers of architecture, go to the tourist office to take a map and locate these beautiful residences and the others (many) in the town.

And what about garlic? It is an age-old condiment , with proven curative virtues, it is a killer of all kinds of bacteria , a very effective vermifuge, an antiseptic and it seems a powerful stimulant of the immune system. On the markets, you find it in beautifully braided sheaves, in pods, candied or as a condiment in delicious cooked preparations. Lomagne alone supplies around 12,000 tonnes of white garlic per year. To celebrate garlic in Lomagne, go to Garlic in celebration , in July! This celebration brings together up to 15,000 people each year (and no vampires! ;) ).

The tips and good plans of the Guide Tarn Aveyron in Beaumont-de-Lomagne:

• In the Maison Fermat, visit the exhibition dedicated to Pierre Fermat, a genius amateur mathematician.
• Hue dadaaaa! The Hippodrome de Bordevieille will thrill fans of horse racing.
• On the heights of the village, the Saint-Jean chapel offers a breathtaking view.

Beaumont-de-Lomagne, Statue of Pierre Fremat

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Gramont

To the very west of the Tarn-et-Garonne department, on the Gers border, there is Gramont. At the edge of the Arrats river, it is a small town of less than 150 souls which hosts a beautiful Renaissance castle, gracefully placed on the hills facing Gascony. It dates from the 13^th century (nice info: free visit every 1^st Sunday of the month, as a national monument). Gramont is a pleasant stop and rich in beautiful visits: Take a walk to discover the pretty houses of the village, which was originally built to accommodate the housekeepers of the owners of the castle.

The tips and good plans of the Guide Tarn Aveyron in Gramont:

• A beautiful marked pedestrian route offers you a tour of the village in about 1 hour, to discover its wonders. A nice family outing.
• Do not miss a visit to the Honey Museum to learn all about the life of bees, beekeeping and hives around the world. Honey tasting at the end of the visit.
• Just as nice, but rather reserved for adults: the Wine and Vine Museum! A collection of viticulture objects, the history of the vine in the region and of course, tasting :)

Gramont Castle