The Armagnac & Floc de Gascogne vineyards

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Occitanie Food and Wine

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Reading time: 0 minPublished on 27 April 2011

L'Armagnac, la plus vieille eau-de-vie de France. Obtenu par la distillation de vin blanc dans un alambic traditionnel à taille artisanal, l’Armagnac vieillit de longues années en fûts de chêne, bois au contact duquel il développe ses arômes et prend sa couleur ambrée.

Gascony, located in the southwestern part of the country, is famous for housing France's oldest brandy: Armagnac. Armagnac has been distilled from white wine here for more than seven centuries. You can also try Floc de Gascogne, a subtle blend of grape juice and Armagnac.

Out & about

  • La Bastide d'Armagnac
  • Great Tourist Sites in the Midi-Pyrénées: Flaran Abbey, Condom, Baïse valley, Auch, Marciac (hosting the jazz festival)
  • Vic Fezensac (Tempo Latino festival), Flamme de l'Armagnac (events in November)
  • Ecomusée de l’Armagnac : Training center : to know the Armagnac - Museum of the still, Museum of the wine grower. Free tasting. Training of wine tasting. Open all year round.
  • Condom Armagnac Museum
  • Château Ravignan : In the style of the Louis XIII period, and registered as an Historical Monument, it is surrounded by a French style garden, the castle contains a very interesting collection of 500 engravings recalling Henry IV.
  • Château de Cassaigne
  • Château du Busca-Maniban
  • Château de Monluc
  • The Sarragachies vineyard, declared Historic Monument

A unique experience

Accommodation in Armagnac Stay in the heart of the "Domaine d'Ognoas," which has the oldest distillery in Gascony, and discover the secrets of Armagnac production.

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