Auch

This walkable Gascon town in southwestern France's Gers department, Auch sits on the River Gers and is known for its gastronomic scene, its cathedral, and a monumental staircase at the top of which a statue of d'Artagnan looks out over the river dividing the upper and lower town. The surrounding countryside is cereal-farming and wine-growing country, and the town centre has a solid concentration of cafés and restaurants.

• Population24,494
• Nearest water0.0 km
• Nearest mountain33.3 km