The true Armagnac capital, although quite a few towns claim that title. Originally Roman, then invaded by Barbarians, the town’s grape production has kept it going over the centuries.

If you fancy emptying your bank account, and ruining your liver, try “La Foire nationale des eaux de vies” during Ascension week. Stop by at le Café Commerciale and admire the the large wall sized rugby mural. Eauze is 40km from Barbotan, a thermal spa formerly known as Riou-Raou (hot stream).

Tourist office: +33 (0) 5 62 09 85 62

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