To find out everything about the magic of Armagnac, the souvenir factory has Montreal of the Gersoffers a Master Class, led by the National Interprofessional Office of Armagnac (BNIA) on Friday November 15 at 5 p.m. It's free, but places are limited, so make a reservation with the Montreal Tourist Office.
On Saturday, November 16, the day will be rich and beautiful.
At 9 a.m., gathering at the village hall Lagraulet du Gers, for a warm welcome around a coffee and pastries, before setting off for a 55 km cycle or 12 km hike. Registration €10, with a free t-shirt.
From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Virginie Garnier et Patrice Giacosawelcome you for a workshop Armagnac-Chocolate to the Souvenir factory (Tourist Office). It's free, but places are limited, so reservations are required.
At 1 p.m., return to Lagraulet du Gers for the meal taken from the bag. Don't forget your picnic, but an aperitif, soup and hot coffee are offered.
At 2:30 p.m., for morning sleepers or fanatics, another 35 km Cyclo or 7 km hiking circuit, just for a digestive walk.
From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Souvenir Factory with the BNIAorganizes a free Cocktail Workshop but upon reservation at the Tourist Office. Montreal winemakers will be present until 6 p.m. for a presentation and a free tasting of their production.
A 19h, Gastronomic Dinner and Dance. Musical entertainment is provided by Banda les Kanaris & Rémi Sallard and his orchestra. The meal is concocted by the chef David Albinet which combines living well with eating well. Reservation required at the Tourist Office. Participation: €50
On Sunday, November 17, gather at 9 a.m. for a coffee reception in the multimedia room of Montreal of the Gersbefore leaving at 9:30 a.m. for a hike around Montreal, accompanied and led as a duo by Annabelle Morlannature guide of the Tourist Office and Christian Confort. Participation : 5 €
At 11:30 a.m., tasting of vineyard and local products at L’Alamboutic and at 12:30 p.m., lunch in the multimedia room at Montréal to enjoy a chicken pot. Participation €25
From Friday November 15 to Sunday November 17, the special menu “Flame of Armagnac” is served in the village's restaurants. Several visits are organized, upon reservation:
Domaine de Zago reservation at 05 62 28 00 80
Domaine Gaturlon reservation on 05 62 29 43 57 / 06 48 86 14 61
Château Le Courré Jot : Open days and distillation from November 7 to 18. Reservation on 06 08 96 20 08 / 06 76 74 61 70
Information and reservations for workshops can be made at the Ténarèze Tourist Office in Montréal du Gers at 05 62 28 00 80 or WWW.gers-armagnac.com
Information and reservations for meals and hikes can be made at the Association The Flame of Montréalby asking Gérard at 06 89 76 07 81 or Maryse au 06 56 88 20 59.
