The first stop is in Tartas, one of the oldest cities in Gascony. This large town straddling the Midouze river is divided between the pleasant quays and banks of the lower town and the heritage of the upper town: visit the Maison de Jeanne d’Albret from the early 17th century and the church of Saint-Jacques, with its sumptuous interior decoration. At the northern exit of the village, the Ous Pins riding centre is a national reference in eventing but also the starting point for many horse rides for all levels and all year round. In July and August, you can also canoe down the calm waters of the Midouze from Tartas. A real get-away.