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Department of France
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The department of Gers is in the Occitanie region of south-west France. It is a stunning area flanked on one side by the imposing Pyrenees, whose snow-capped peaks can often be seen, nestled within beautifully peaceful rolling countryside
You can reach the area by plane to Pau airport, approximately 1 hr 15 min drive away, or Toulouse, about 2 hours. By car you can choose to arrive by ferry at St.
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