Castex-d'Armagnac: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Castex-d'Armagnac is situated on elevated ground and is a former fortified site surrounded by old fortification walls. Traces of the former defensive ditches are still visible in the village.

Those who choose Castex-d'Armagnac as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and history

The Château de Castex is a 19th-century château built on the site of a medieval fortified castle. The church of Castex-d'Armagnac also bears witness to an older architectural and religious history: it was rebuilt using remains from the 14th century. It houses a 12th-century icon of Notre Dame du Perpétuel Secours, which is venerated there.

Nature

Castex-d'Armagnac is part of the Natura 2000 site “Réseau hydrographique du Midou et du Ludon”. This area comprises 329.34 hectares of alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior. Castex-d'Armagnac is also part of the continental ZNIEFF type 2 site “Réseau hydrographique du Midou et milieux annexes”.

Experiences

The Centre équestre Glaris offers 30-minute pony or donkey rides, either independently or accompanied. It also offers the opportunity to learn how to care for and handle ponies, horses and donkeys. For older guests, the Centre équestre Glaris offers private riding lessons on Shetland ponies, ponies and horses.

Food and drink

Free Armagnac tastings are offered at the estate of Armagnac Baronne J. de Saint Pastou.

Other destinations in the directory: Saint-Élix-Theux, Terraube, Ayguetinte, Callian, Armous-Et-Cau, Tudelle, Juilles, Gazax-et-Baccarisse.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gers.