Southwest France Visit Southwest France: Gastronomy, Wine, Sunshine
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THE THERMAL SPA
The geothermal spa opened in Lectoure in 1998 in the former Hôtel Goulard. It's 108° waters are ideal for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, and muscular ailments.
The aquatic space includes a heated pool with counter-current, hydromassage, jet spray, cascades, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, and scheduled aqua gymnastics classes.
Individual treatments available include mud packs, massage of various forms (Ayurvedic, cranial, reflexology, California, etc.).
WALKING, HIKING AND BIKING

Lectoure's Office of Tourism offers:
-rentals of mountain bikes (VTT)
-visits to the Museum of Sacred Art, Maréchal Lanne Memorial Hall, the 19th Century Pharmacy, and Admiral Boué de Lapeyrère Hall
-guided visits of Lectoure in English arranged by appointment.
Adresse : Place de la Cathédrale 32700 Lectoure
Tél. : 05 62 68 76 98
Fax : 05 62 68 79 30
E-mail : ot.lectoure@orange.fr

Visit the Bleu de Lectoure workshop and boutique. This unique shade of blue, produced from the woad plant, is extracted and manufactured right here in our town. Used as coloring for paints and textiles, it is also thought to have therapeutic properties.
The Photographic Center of Lectoure - International Photographic Exhibits year-roound
Montgolfières Gascogne - Ride the skies over Lectoure in a hot air balloon
Sarrant - along with Lectoure, one of France's most beautiful villages. While you're there, be sure to stop by La Tartinerie bookstore and café.
L'Atelier de Louise Moliné- visit the gallery of Lectoure painter Louise Moliné
Mme Hélène Wolbert - schedule an appointment with artist and Reiki master Hélène Wolbert
Americans in Toulouse - where you can find the answer to all of your tourism queries...in English.
Anglo-Info - Comprehensive English-language guide to events in the Midi-Pyrénées (we're in Department "32")
The Pilgrimage Route of St. James 2008 - This detailed itinerary includes stopovers in Lectoure.
Le Domaine d'Arton - Lectoure's award-winning vintner
The Gascon Paradox - a few words on the health benefits of Gascony's eau de vie, Armagnac
Kate Hill's Kitchen - Discover the delectable cooking of Southwest France in Kate Hill's amazing kitchen.

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Enjoy outstanding traditional rustic cuisine and country hospitality in a warm family setting. Visit The Auberge Paysanne in Urdens, only 15 minutes from Lectoure. By reservation ~ 05.62.06.25.57 ~ Tell Véronique & Phillippe that we sent you!
Visit the On-Line Guide to
Festivals in the Midi-Pyrénées
March |
Le Chaînon manquant/The Missing Link (music, dance & theater festival) |
Fête Historique de la Cocagne (marché, foire à l'ancienne...)/600 Years of History, Market & medieval fair |
Festival international de Musique Sacrée/International Festival of Sacred Music |
Le Printemps du Rire (festival d'humour)/Spring Comedy Festival Rencontres cinémas d'Amérique Latine/Latin American Film Festival Foire Internationale/International Fair |
April |
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Marché aux Fleurs de Fourcès/Fourcès Flower Market |
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May |
- Féria del Toro /Bullfights |
- Fête de la transhumance/Festival of Transhumance (spring festival celebrating the relocation of flocks to the mountain highlands) |
- Alors Chante ! Festival de la chanson française/Just Sing! French Song Festival |
- Festival d'Art sacré/Festival of Sacred Art |
- Festival International de Bandas & Penas/International Bandas & Penas Festival |
- Fête des Fromages/Festival of Cheese |
June |
- Eclats de voix (l'art de la voix)/Shout (the art of the voice) |
- Garona (course de radeaux)/Raft Race on the Garonne |
- Les Fériades |
- Salon des Éditeurs /Editors Expo |
- Féria de Toulouse/Fenouillet / Bullfights in Toulouse & Fenouillet |
July/August |
L'été Photographique de Lectoure Midi-Pyrénées - Lectoure - Toulouse d'été (classique, jazz, bel canto)/Summer in Toulouse (celebration of classical, jazz & bel canto) |
- 31 Notes d'Eté (musiques, spectacles musicaux)/31 Notes in Summer (musical performances) |
- Fête des fleurs (défilé de chars fleuris)/Festival of Flowers (Flower Carnival) |
- Equestria (l'art équestre contemporain)/Equestria (Festival of contemporary equestrian art) |
- Festival de Gavarnie (théâtre en décor naturel) /Festival of Gavarnie (outdoor Medieval-era theater) |
- Il était une... Foix l'Ariège (spectacle médiéval) |
- Festival d'astronomie de Fleurance/Gastronomy Festival of Fleurance |
- Fêtes médiévales du Grand Fauconnier/Frand Medieval Falconer Festival Tarn - Cordes |
- Festival de country music/Country Music Festival |
- Saveurs et Senteurs du Frontonnais (découverte des produits du terroir)/Flavors and Aromas of Fronton (discover the regional products) |
Visit Southwest France: Gastronomy, Wine, Sunshine
ph: in the US: 914-316-4984
alt: in France: (33)(0)5.62.68.47.83
michele