Auch

Auch is a peaceful hilltop city in the heart of Gascony known for its grand staircase its cathedral and its strong regional identity. The upper town overlooks the Gers River and unfolds in quiet streets lined with stone houses and small squares that reflect a long civic and religious history. The Cathedral of Sainte Marie stands as a major landmark with impressive stained glass and sculpted stalls that add richness to the interior. The monumental staircase links the upper and lower parts of the city and includes a statue of d’Artagnan which highlights Auch’s connection to the famous Gascon musketeer. Gentle hills vineyards and farmland surround the city and give it a calm rural backdrop. Altogether Auch offers a steady rhythm where heritage landscape and Gascon culture come together in a warm balanced way.