SW France is one of the most agricultural and lightly populated areas of France making it delightfully free from traffic, mass tourism and unspoilt by modern development.

The local populaion is proud, welcoming and friendly, especially if you are rugby loving.

The pleasant climate brings generally mild winters and lovely hot summers. Pollution is negligible and the air quality is amongst the best in Europe, resulting in star-studded night skies and an atmospheric light by day that simply doesn't exist elsewhere.

The area benefits from many protected spaces and every journey into the gently undulating landscape reveals another beautiful castle, abbey or historical village, testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage and history.

The outstanding local markets offer farm-fresh produce in a friendly, typically French atmosphere and the gastronomic traditions of the area are known the world over – Foie Gras, Magret de Canard, Cassoulet, Armagnac!