Activities:
Tillac has its own tennis court and golf course. Water sports and swimming are within easy access in the numerous leisure lakes in nearby Marciac, Mirande, Plaisance, Mielan. Walking includes the St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrim route passing through edge of the village and is close to the Pyrenees which also gives access to skiing - you can be on the slopes within an hour and a half.
Gastronomie - the immediate area is becoming a centre for excellent food with a number of new restaurants opening within a 10km radius over the last year, including the village restaurant, which we have personally vetted!!! Of course every meal has to include the local wines from St Mont and Madirans to the Bas Armagnacs to finish.
Events - Tillac and nearby:
The Marciac jazz festival takes place early August with international stars which have included Ray Charles, Nina SImone, Diana Krall and Dee Dee Bridgewater in previous years with Wynton Marsalis as resident. Mirande hosts a Country and Western festival late July. Tillac has it's own flower festival (April), antiques/brocante fair(mid May) and annual fete in July as well as a number of other events during the year ranging from excellent classical music concerts to moto cross.
Guest Comments:
'We had a lovely time in Tillac. The whole area was enchanting, and the people charming. Thank you for opening your apartment to us.' Julie GL - California.
'First day back to work - I know where we would rather be!
Many thanks for a superb holiday - we would definitely like to book again for next year' Steve P Isle of Wight
'Just to say how much we enjoyed our stay - The weather stayed fab the whole time. Sadly back at work now oh well. I have already recommended your lovely Gite to my friends and hope to return' Jane R (UK)
Golf:
Chateau Pallanne, on the outskirts of the village has a 9-hole course which has now been extended to 18 holes.
Details: the original 9 holes, 5298 (2x9)m (5796yd) Par 70, Slope 133.
Open 7 days a week with restaurant for lunch 5 days.
Designer : Hervé ROSSET - Dorothée CORNET,
green-fee during week : 30 to 35 € depending on season.
Services : Practice, buggy and trolley rental, Pro-shop.
Tel. : 05 62 70 00 06
Fax : 05 62 70 00 01
There are a further 5 courses in le Gers two with 18 holes and another 6 in adjoining Haute Pyrenees all in attractive areas from Lourdes to Luchon frequently overlooking the Pyrenees.
Other Activities:
gastronomy, wine tasting, antique hunting
marks the location of the property in Midi-Pyrenees
