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  Lavardac lies between Agen (1hr drive) and Bordeaux (2.5hrs
drive) - surrounded by acres of vineyards and sunflower fields
and bisected by the river Baïse (pronounced La Ba-ease).
It is a peaceful little village in the heart of Gascony as
yet un-discovered by the tourist crowd.
The region is steeped in history, there are many medieval
walled towns and Henri IV lived in the nearby Chateau de Nérac
- it was there that he formed his personal guard, later dubbed
"Les Mosqueteres".
 As well as Mosquetere country this is also Armagnac and wine
country. There are innumerable chateux to visit and sample
Buzet, the local wine, and of course the famous Armagnac brandy
too!
As for local food, the region is famous for it's duck, excellent
sausages and smoked ham, fresh goat's cheese, mill of cheese,
pruneaux, foie gras and patisseries (there are 3 patisiers
in Lavardac alone).
Lavardac is home to some of the most varied local festivals,
from shepherds on stilts to the world cork pulling championships.
 Outside of town the forest of Les Landes starts and runs
for the 150 miles to the coast, offering multiple man made
lakes (the closest is 10 minutes drive from the house) with beaches
for swimming and sunbathing.
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