Location: Haute-Garonne in France
Nearest Airport:
Toulouse at 70
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Nearest Ferry:
Bilbao at 220
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Nearest Train:
Boussens at 13
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Nearest Motorway:
St Gaudens at 23
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 200.0
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Car: necessary
Our farmhouse is in Perron which is 3kms from the market town of Aurignac, in the department of Haute-Garonne. The local area is known as Le Comminges which lies between the broad and hilly land of Gascony and the striking mountains of the Pyrénées. Within approximately an hour’s drive of Aurignac are Toulouse, Auch, Lourdes, Luchon (base for skiing), Foix and Montségur. Andorra is a two hour trip, and one would allow 3 hours to reach either the Atlantic or Mediterranean coasts (about 200 kms).
Perron is a quiet hamlet in a rural farming area. It is served by a mobile grocer, baker and butcher. Most other daily requirements are available at two small supermarkets and the Tuesday market in Aurignac. Aurignac (pop.1200) has two restaurants, two lively bars, cinema and a number of other shops, including one selling vin du pays. More sophisticated shopping, restaurants (serving the food of Gascony in the main) and night clubs are to be found in St Gaudens (22kms).