Gascony Facts

Although Gascony is mainly in the departement of Gers, it also touches on Landes, Hautes-Pyrenees, Lot-et-Garonne, Hautes Pyrenees, Lot-et-Garonne, Haute-Garonne and Ariege.

Between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Gers enjoys mild winters and hot summers.

In Gers there are 28 inhabitants per km2, the national average is 104 inhabitants per km2.

Gers is the number-one producer of garlic and foie gras in France.

Auch is the prefecture town in Gers, situated 794km from Paris

For more information on life in Gers and Gascony Visit go to www.gers-gascogne.com