Valence sur Baïse Restaurant Bar Lucy Brilliant value and very popular with local artisans. A typical lunch includes a tureen of soup, salad and paté, dish of the day (steak and chips, fish and chips, cassoulet, etc), cheeses, a sweet, bread and wine costs an amazing 12 euros. Bar Massalet The local bar serves a well prepared three-course lunch for just 12 euros. La Guingette From June to September Bar Lucy opens this bar and tented restaurant on the banks of the River Baïse. Simple Gascon dishes with a choice of menus at 15 and 19 euros. Ferme de Flaran Just on the edge of the village this is a very pleasant Logis de France offering à la carte and menu de terroir dining. The attractive dining room overlooks the terrace and swimming pool. Cassaigne Le Pave dans la Mare Large restaurant with a lovely shaded terrace overlooking a lake. Traditional Gascon cuisine using local produce from the countryside Castera Verduzan Restaurant Le Florida Top class gastronomic cooking, superb wine cellar, comfortable dining room and summer terrace. Highly recommended. Condom St Pierre                                                                                                              Beside the cathedral its balconies overlooking the main square. St Pierre ofers a range of salads and light meals as well as the regions favorite dishes. Great spot for a light lunch. Pizzeria Café des Sports Popular street-side café and bar close to the cathedral offering pizzas and Italian dishes. Pizzeria L'Origano Great tasting pizzas from the wood-fired pizza oven, pastas and salads, tables and chairs in the streets - simple and good. Le Relais de Chasseur Good value local restaurant close to the market specializing in hearty Gascoigne cuisine. La Table de Cordeliers Our favoite restaurant has just been awarded its first Michelin star. The chef Eric Sampietro trained with Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quatre Saisons. Dine in an old chapel and cloisters in the centre of town or in the height of the summer out on the large terrace. Excellent service, well-planned menus, including vegetarian, terrific 'amuse-bouches' throughout the meal, huge wine list of good value regional wines and the finest Bordeaux and Burgundy wines as well as an impressive listing of Armagnacs. Special occasions and fine dining €50 per person upwards. Les Trois Lys A la carte dining in the centre of town, with a comfortable dining room and terrace (entrées €11, main courses €17, specialities €25, desserts €10). Moulin de Petit Gascon Lovely location on the outskirts of town near the sports stadium. Dine surrounded by plants and flowers overlooking a lock on the River Baïse. Local Gascoigne dishes with an emphasis on foie gras and duck, but enough alternatives to please all. Friendly, helpful service, menus from €18. Francescas Relais de la Hire Situated in a small bastide village between Condom and Nérac, this restaurant has a large sunny terrace has a good reputation for its cuisine and scores well in the Gault Millau. Nérac One of the pleasures of Nérac is to dine alongside the River Baïse. Les Terraces de Petit Nérac offers three-course lunchtime menus at €11.00 as well as a large à la carte menu with main courses €15-17. The Auberge de Pont Vieux and Le Vert Gallant also offer riverside dining. Caussens Au Vieux Pressoir Hill-top setting with marvellous views over the valleys of the Gers, an old farmhouse serving traditional cuisine with the emphasis on duck. Lectoure Hôtel de Bastard One of the top restaurants in the Gers renowned for its inventive cuisine with subtle flavours and tasteful combinations, offering seasonal menus €28, à la carte and a menu dégustation €60. Lavardens Restaurant du Château Nestling beneath the imposing Château du Lavardens with a superb shady terrace. Good value menus and a number of more unusual dishes. St Lary Auberge des Marronniers Lovely rural setting, good Gascon food, all inclusive (three-course menu with aperitif, wine, coffee and Armagnac start at €20). Auberge Le Cousteau Situated in the heart of the Gers countryside offers a traditional family cuisine using fresh local produce (like the magret and confit of duck grilled on a wood fire), great value all inclusive menus from €20. Montaut-les-Créneaux Le Papillon A delightful 12th century castelnaud 10 km from Auch is home to Le Papillon. A well-appointed restaurant offering a choice of the best Gascon cuisine and superb sea food. Auch The Gers capital has a big selection of restaurants, brasseries and fast food places. Le Jardin des Saveurs This old coaching in sits opposite the cathedral and has a reputation for fine dining. The owner, M. Roland Gareau, is one of France's finest chefs. Le Daroles A stone's throw from the cathedral, this brasserie has a lot of charm and its four dining rooms and terrace serve set menus every day (10.55, 16 and 27,15 euros). Corto Maltese At the bottom of the town offering cuisine from around the world and regional specialities. Average price 12 euros. Big choice of beers and cocktails. Roadside terrace. Le Pastificci For homemade fresh pasta, and traditional cuisine. Midday menu €8.40 (three courses, ¼ litre wine and coffee). Warm ambience and shaded terrace. Lannepax Hostellerie Gasconne Attractive building on the corner of the main square in this little Bastide'. It has a fine reputation for Gascon hospitality and cuisine in the charming little restaurant. Regular menus of course feature local duck and foie gras and the blackboard offers seasonal dishes such as lamb shanks and seafood. Gondrin Auberge du Lac Small village restaurant, traditional cuisine created with local products. Lunch menu three courses, wine and coffee €12. Four regular menus and à la carte. Auberge Gourmand Set amidst vineyards in a rustic setting. Regional, traditional and original cuisine using local produce selected by the chef. Set menus 14, 16, 23 and 28 (child's menu 9) + à la carte. Restaurant Pardaillan Logis de France hotel in the centre of town with a big terrace beside the lake - typical Gascon and family cuisine, set menus and à la carte Eauze La Vie en Rose Housed in an ancient building in the heart of the town. The cuisine is a blend of regional products and the know-how of Jean-Michel Dufreche, with a good selection of Gascony wines. Set menus at 11.50, 19.50 and 30 euros. Montréal du Gers Chez Simone Well-recommended restaurant in this delightful village. Foie gras, cèpes in season, duck - delicious . Cazaubon Chateau Bellevue - enjoy superb cuisine amongst the shabby chic surroundings of this 19th century château. Well-prepared market fresh dishes, sunny terrace overlooking the gardens. A great favourite of ours. Barbatan-les-Thermes La Bastide Gasconne - splendidly located in a 17th century manor house, a professional welcome and gastronomique cuisine. Hotel Les Fleurs de Lees - English owner chef Mike Lee combines regional produce with flavours and spices from around the world.