Gers with your dog: great tips for a dog-friendly getaway

Don't leave your four-legged friend behind; the Gers is a welcoming destination for furry friends who are happy to accompany you on your journey. Between visits, walks, and activities, you'll love spending time with your dog in the Gers!

Your dog must be kept on a leash at all times and you are required not to leave any droppings behind.

Visiting the most beautiful villages in France with your dog

The Gers is a magnificent region which has 6 unmissable villages labeled “most beautiful villages in France” :

Montreal-du-Gers

This country house, laid out in a checkerboard pattern with pretty half-timbered houses, can be visited all year round, with a market on Friday mornings. The Armagnac Green Way passes nearby, ideal for a walk with your dog on foot or by bike.

Fourcès

Built around a castle, this round bastide is a true haven of peace surrounded by the Auzoue River. Its shaded central square allows you to take a break with your canine, but also to meet around concerts, flea markets or the flower market on the last weekend of April.

Larressingle

This village, nicknamed " the little Carcassonne of the Gers," is the smallest fortified village in France, and its atmosphere is steeped in history. Take a tour with your dog to admire the almost intact 13th ^- century walls. The Tourist Office also offers a treasure hunt called "The Treasures of Larresingle" to discover all the village's secrets. From March to November, the "Machines of the Middle Ages of Larressingle" invites young and old to the heart of a real medieval camp.

Lavardens

You won't be able to miss it with its castle perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Gascon valleys. This ancient medieval Castelnau built around a fortified castle is renowned for its castle, which can be visited, its exhibitions (unfortunately not accessible to dogs), and the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. In summer, enjoy a night market to stroll in the cool air with your four-legged friend.

The Romieu

Beware, this collegiate church, which is also a medieval fortified town, is known for the legend of Angeline's cats, with many stone cats present throughout the village. The magnificent Coursiana Gardens, accessible to dogs, are a must-see, with four gardens making up the estate.

Sarrant

Visit the " village of Illustration " renowned for its Estivales, an original fortified town built around the Saint-Vincent church in the shape of a snail made up of tall stone and half-timbered houses. From Sarrant, take the Pigeonnier trail for an 8km walk in the heart of nature with your dog.

Other villages to visit in the Gers are Auch, which is a dog-friendly town with riverside walks, dog parks to let your dog run free and dog-friendly trails in the Auch woods.

Hiking with your dog in the Gers

Whether you're a small poodle or a large Doberman, you'll have plenty of ideas for going for a walk with your four-legged friend in the Gers region, a completely natural region that offers miles of trails for you to explore. Several options are available depending on your desires and your dog's needs:

• The routes to Santiago de Compostela, such as the Arles Route which leads to Auch, or the Puy-en-Velay Route which crosses 105 km through the Gers galloways.
• Walking and hiking trails (PR) for pleasant getaways in a wide variety of landscapes
• The educational trails adored by children that take the family furball between valleys, hillsides, ponds, vineyards and forests.

Whether you're sporty or just relaxing, everyone can find what they're looking for when hiking with their dog in the Gers.

Dog-friendly accommodation in Gers

Looking to get away for a few nights or several days? Check before booking to make sure your accommodation is dog-friendly and accepts your pet. While some welcome them for free, most of the time, you'll have to pay an additional fee. Whether you're staying in a gîte, campsite, guesthouse, hotel, or unique accommodation, take your dog with you wherever you go in the Gers!

Another option is to entrust your furball to a reputable boarding kennel in the Gers, or to find a trustworthy dog-sitter for the day if you want to do an activity or visit that is prohibited for dogs.

Gers with your dog: great tips for a dog-friendly getaway

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