On the way to Gabarret, a stopover Mauvezin-d’Armagnac is a must. A discreet single-street bastide in the heart of the vineyards, straight out of a cloak and dagger film. Gabarret is the last large Landes town on the borders of the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne, and is also the starting point of the Voie verte du Marsan et de l’Armagnac cycle path, which leads to Mont-de-Marsan and the gateway to the Scandibérique trail in the Landes. Visit its colourful bullfighting arenas, the country racecourse and Maison du Gabardan, the last medieval residence in the village, which today houses the tourist office and an exhibition and sales area for crafts, wine and fine food.
 In the small village of Escalans, just a few kilometres away, stands the proud silhouette of the Château de Caumale, with its five imposing towers, and the Château de Buros, with a bistro-restaurant, 3-star accommodation and estate, home to a bull farm raising animals for Landes bullfighting.