The villages in bloom - Grand Auch Coeur de Gascogne tourist office, official website

Because they make a special effort to create a pleasant natural environment, 14 towns and villages of the Gers have been granted the famous label “Towns and Villages in Bloom”. Let’s go for an overview from the historical capital of Gascony, Auch.

They welcome you with flowers

Auch and Ordan-Larroque have been granted the highest rating with 4 Flowers, Castin awarded 3 Flowers, and the charming medieval village Castelnau-Barbarens 2 Flowers.

The city of Auch promote action in favour of green spaces’ development and biodiversity.

On the green side, Auch offers several pleasant spaces such as the Claude-Desbons promenade, a course on the banks of the Gers.

The ‘towns and villages in bloom’ award is given to cities that make a special effort to create a pleasant natural environment for both residents and visitors by focussing on plants, flowers and open areas within the town.

Highly sought after flowers

Towns and villages labelled provide a friendly welcome and are also important tourist destinations in their own right.

Cities and villages in bloom in the Gers are committed in an ecological approach, they adapte to our climate.

4 931 have been granted in France

The floral town label is awarded each year by the national council of towns and villages in bloom (conseil national des villes et villages fleuris) after a competition that takes account of criteria such as heritage, floral displays, respect for the natural environment.

Evidence in pictures

Colourful events

Nature lovers appreciate these annual rendez-vous : “Journée des Plantes rares” in Ordan-Larroque, or “Les créneaux fleuris” the flower market of Montaut-les-Créneaux.

Make your tour

Stroll through the Gers, from 1 to 4 flowers, discover the villages, their charm and the typical atmosphere of Gascony.

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