Gers is a complete contrast geographically to the mighty mountain range of the Pyrenees. Its flat, very dry and hot in the summer months. The landscape is dominated by sunflower fields on every corner or every farmers field. The region is renowned for its gastronomy and fine wines and armagnac, if you like fine dining this is the place to go. However you will find many rustic restaurants serving very regional and hearty dishes such as confit du conard. There is plenty of history in the region for example famous for being one of the Three Muskateers Charles de Batz-Castelmore D’Artagnan lived in Lupiac near to Marciac.