The swimming pool

This makes the Château ideal for every size of group, from a couple to a family renunion.

The living area in La Cuisine de Campagne

Château de Senescau is set at the end of a private driveway lined with a variety of trees. The house is situated amid 25 acres (10 hectares) of gardens, orchards, woodland and meadow, with a T-shaped swimming pool with a covered terrace. The house and the pool face southwards across the valley of the river Adour to its source in the Pyrénées.

There is much to enjoy on the property, including shaded walkways, a boules pitch, table tennis and a children's play area.

Traditional shutters frame the windows

With plenty to do on the property, and lots to explore in the region, Château de Senescau is an ideal place to do as much or as little as the mood takes. The area is still largely undiscovered and the people are warm and friendly and with Bordeaux, Toulouse, Biarritz, Spain and the Pyrénées all within easy reach, there is a lot of choice for an adventure or two!

The village of Termes d'Armagnac from the top of the tower

Château de Senescau once played an important part in the village of Termes d'Armagnac, as the far reaching views allowing for early warning of invasion. The village is dominated by the tower of an ancient castle, which now is home to a museum, the Musée du Panache Gascon, which is well worth a visit.

Outdoor dining at a local restaurant

Gascony is noted for its excellent cuisine. Numerous farms advertise their foie gras and confit (preserved duck and goose), which are made on site. The restaurants offer great value for money, with most offering a “Menu du Jour” (menu of the day), with three or four courses, wine and coffee.

The Tour de Termes in Termes d'Armagnac, a short walk from Château de Senescau

The area abounds with vineyards, and visitors are always made welcome, with wine tasting opportunities available widely and excellent value to be had in red, white and rosé wines.

The local fetes add a great atmosphere to the area and nearby Marciac plays host to an International Jazz Festival, in August, where musicians like Jamie Cullum and Herbie Hancock play. Mirande also closeby puts on an excellent Country Music Festival each July which is also well worth visiting.

The statue of d'Artagnan in Auch

Gascony has a long and interesting history. Nearby Lupiac is the birthplace of d'Artagnan, the historic figure who was the basis for the leader of the Three Musketeers. His statue can be seen in Auch, the capital of the Gers.

The pilgrim routes to St Jacques de Compostelle criss-cross the area, and there are many other walking routes. There are interesting medieval towns and villages, castles, churches and abbeys to visit, and many local markets and festivals to explore.

Every year, when the Tour de France comes through the region, there is a great atmosphere on the streets and with various places to watch offers a unique day out.

The cathedral at Auch

At all times of year, the mountains offer a beautiful and easily accessible landscape to explore, with a wide range of flora and fauna and many trails to follow and activities to enjoy.

The lake and beach at Lupiac

Gascony’s landscape is diverse and offers forests, mountains, gentle rolling hills, seashore, riverside walks, woods, and fields. For a great day trip, there are many places worth visiting, including Bordeaux, Toulouse, Auch, Pau, Tarbes, Lourdes, Biarritz and Spain - Andorra is also within reach.