Previously known as Camping l’Anjou, Camping Le Siléo is a very small, quiet, rural site set in a lesser-known area of the Midi Pyrénées to the west of Auch, halfway between the small villages of Montesquiou and Bassoues. You will receive a warm welcome from the friendly owner. The site has rural views over the surrounding countryside and is open from May to September.

Castel Camp de Florence is an attractive and well-equipped site on the edge of a historic village in pleasantly undulating Gers countryside. The 197 large, part terraced pitches (110 for touring units) all have 10A electricity, 20 with hardstanding and 16 fully serviced. They are arranged around a large field with rural views, feeling spacious.

The attractive town of Condom is in south west France, between the major cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse. Once a stopping point on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella, it is now associated with the production of Armagnac. Its municipal campsite lies in a quiet position some 1.5 kilometres to the south of town, but it can be reached on a pleasant walk along the river. There are 68 level, grassy pitches (min. 80 sq.m) with varying degrees of shade. A quarter of these have hedges and are more private. This is a good base for exploring the area or for a short stay on the journey south. There are few amenities on site, guaranteeing a restful stay, but plenty of activities nearby in high season.

On the edge of the town of Castera Verduzan, this site enjoys a quiet, rural location next to a lake that is managed by the town council. Very attractive, it is well laid out and well cared for with neat hedges and grass pitches. There are views over the surrounding hills, the site enjoying an open aspect yet with plenty of shade from trees and shrubs. There are 92 pitches, with 56 used for touring units and the remainder for mobile homes. Electricity (10A) is available throughout. The site has a snack bar and is situated just 200 m. from the amenities of the small town.

Pitches at this campsite are exclusively for chalet accommodation. Mirepoix is a beautiful medieval bastide located to the north of Auch. Les Chalets des Mousquetaires is a residential park close to the village, taking its name from some of the region’s most celebrated former inhabitants. There is a choice of wooden chalets or roulottes to rent (but no touring pitches). During the high season, a varied range of activities are on offer, including a particularly interesting programme for children, featuring such activities as bread making, astrology and nature walks. The site, although small, has a good range of leisure amenities including a swimming pool and a separate children’s pool. A small fishing lake is 300 m. away.

Camping du Lac Marciac is a well-kept little site tucked away in the heart of the gorgeous Gers. Historic Tarbes lies around 60 km south, while the charming village of Marciac, a fortified bastide, is an easy walk for shops, restaurants and, notably, a world-famous annual jazz festival. There's great cycling and hiking, with an endless supply of unspoilt countryside on the doorstep, not to mention some of France's 'most beautiful villages' such as Fourcés and Larressingle. This is a great gastronomic region - don't miss the Madiran wines, Armagnacs, enviable menus and occasional wine and cheese tastings.

Aramis is a pretty, family campsite located 10 km. east of Auch, just off the N124. There are 65 large pitches with those for touring units positioned at the lower end of the site near the lake. They are mostly well shaded and have 6/10A electricity connections. A number of mobile homes, chalets and tents are available for rent. A swimming pool complex includes a heated, covered pool (open all season) and a larger pool with a shallow area for young children and a long water slide. Activities take place around the site’s convivial bar, particularly during peak season. These include themed, communal meals three times a week, a Monday evening mini-market with local farm produce and evening entertainment.

This very spacious site (54 ha) is set in a conservation area which will appeal to nature lovers. It is surrounded by two large lakes ideal for fishing or just lazing in a boat, with no motor boats allowed. Young children need to be supervised as access to both lakes is unfenced. There are 93 good-sized, shady pitches, 27 fully serviced for touring units (5/10A electricity). On grass, some are slightly sloping. There are also 11 mobile homes for rent. The nearby town of Eauze (6 km) is on the Santiago de Compostella pilgrim route and also is the centre of the Armagnac producing region (the oldest French brandy).

Aignan, Gers is home to the Campsite Le Domaine du Castex in the middle of the Gers department (Midi-Pyrenees), a small campsite with only 37 spaciously laid out touring pitches with 10a electricity hook ups available which offer a unique view of the valley and the peaks of the Pyrenees. This campsite certainly offers you a quiet and pleasant stay. There are various activities to enjoy at the campsite including the outdoor swimming pool, the snack bar and restaurant (limited choice), children's play area and communal BBQ area. There are also various walking and cycle routes starting from the campsite for those seeking to explore the surrounding area. All in all, the intimate, friendly nature of this campsite make it the ideal location for a carefree relaxing holiday.

This is a calm, pleasant and very friendly family run site, sitting on ten hectares in beautiful wooded countryside, where visitors can totally relax. There is a real family atmosphere and everyone is made to feel welcome. The 40 large, partly shaded pitches have 6/10A electricity. The cool, traditional reception building houses a bar, games room and seasonal brasserie. The site is calm with woodland walks, and the swimming pool (20x8 m) is away from the pitches, in a very sunny spot on the lower part of the site. Activities are easy going: boules, lake fishing, minigolf (€ 1/day) and volleyball, with extra entertainment in high season.

This is a well established and very pleasant, French-owned naturist site in 20 hectares of lovely Gers countryside.

Camping Le Lac de Thoux in the Gers Gascogne region is a mature, family run site set alongside a 70-hectare lake with lots of watersports on offer. The site is well shaded by mature trees in most parts and provides 182 pitches with 93 available for touring units, the remainder taken up with mobile homes and chalets to rent. All the touring pitches are grass and slope slightly towards the lake. All have 10A electricity. There is an attractive, new water park complex adjacent to the site which includes a large bar area, a lakeside sandy beach and a play area with free access to campers.

Camping Aux Mêmes is a small 3star site with large pitches suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes most having electricity and water. It is set in 22 acres of rolling farmland and woods with large pitches having views of the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside. There are superb showers, toilets and washing up sinks including accessible facilities. There is also a laundry/drying room and a shop for essential provisions. The terrace cafe/bar serves breakfast, snacks, evening meals and all-day refreshments. There's a children's play area, internet access and free wi-fi on site. 4kms away is the village of Masseube with local shops, supermarket, restaurants and banks.

Situated in a wooded valley, 6 km. from Mirande, this 40-hectare site is in the heart of the Gascony countryside. With its fishing and boating lake and a swimming pool, it has 30 Romany-style caravans, purpose built to a high standard. These are installed on a hillside overlooking the complex. These roulottes sleep five people and provide a living area with a table, heater, fridge, two-ring electric cooker and a microwave, plus a bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. All linen and crockery is provided. Outside there are a table and chairs and a barbecue. The whole site is run ecologically in tune with the surroundings. The hills around are full of the Arab horses that are bred by the owners. The area is alive with activities such as the world-famous Jazz festival at nearby Marciac. This is the land of d’Artagnan, Armagnac and foie gras. Two of the units are adapted for those with reduced mobility.

In the heart of the Armagnac region of the Gers, between Condom and Eauze, make a stop at the village of Gondrin and stay at the attractive, family run campsite of Le Pardaillan. Neatly manicured and well laid out, the site has 115 pitches arranged on four separate terraced areas; 51 of these are for tourers, the remainder used for chalets (to rent all year). Level and grassy, the touring pitches are small to average in size, separated by tidy hedges and partially shaded by mature trees. Each has 6/10A electricity and 30 also have water and waste water points.

Domaine Le Poteau is a beautiful, quiet, natural site in the Gers department next to an Armagnac vineyard, and close to the wine-producing district of Côtes de Gascogne. The site has 20 large grass pitches for tents, motorhomes, campervans and touring caravans. All the pitches have electric hook-up point and enjoy views of the rolling landscape and the church spire of the pretty and welcoming village of Castelnau d’Auzan, just a few minutes’ walk away. Fiona and Alasdair host dinner evenings in the orchard three times a week, with a four-course French menu served as dusk falls. You may then need to burn some gastronomic calories off, not a problem, as the Midi-Pyrénées has around 30,000 kilometres of footpaths to tackle including loads of local routes. The site is a short walk from the medieval village of Castelnau-d'Auzan, on a hillside and in a wildlife haven, with well-maintained grounds and plenty of shaded spots. Its facilities include communal firepits, a play area and a small outdoor swimming pool. There are also 2 gites available to hire.

Although enjoying a quiet and rural location, this neat and tidy site is only a short drive from the town of Auch with its famous legendary son, d’Artagnan. The entrance is fronted by a parking area with reception to the right and the bar and restaurant facing. Beyond this point lies the top half of the touring area with generous pitches of at least 120 sq.m. located between mature trees and divided by hedges, some with chalets. There are 115 pitches for touring, with electricity (6/10A). The rear half of the site has unshaded pitches in a more open aspect.

Château le Haget can be found very close to the delightful village of Montesquiou. Set within a magnificent park, many exotic trees were brought back by the first owner from his travels around the world. Pitches here are large and well shaded, surrounded by colourful shrubs and bushes. Electrical connections (3A) are available. A number of chalets, mobile homes and bungalow-style tents are available to rent. The restaurant is in the former coach house and specialises in typically Gascon cuisine. Short, guided tours of the château are available.

Camping Pouylebon is ideal for lovers of nature, calm, sun, animals, hiking. The site is a real oasis in the beautiful rolling countryside of the Gers. Surrounded by forests and farmland, you will not have to wait long to see a deer pass by. There is plenty to do in and around the site but do be sure to visit the beautiful villages of the area or go horseback riding or canoeing. And don't forget the Pyrenees. The main meal in the Gers is lunch, so enjoy the affordable and tasty meals in the restaurants in the area. This small, slightly remote site is in a fantastic rural setting. Very quiet and peaceful with large grassy pitches. The Dutch couple who run it are lovely and friendly and speak immaculate English. The facilities are basic but immaculately clean. The approach is down a long single-track road. The site has 25 grass pitches most of which have electric hook-up point 8 amp.