The region of Tenareze Armagnac is  large and unspoilt by tourism and retains a great deal of character and charm. Steeped in history these lands were ruled by the Romans, conquered by the Visigoths and then by the French. By the end of the 10th century, its dukes had achieved autonomy from the French crown but in 1052 Gascony fell to Aquitaine and came under English control in the 12th century. The department of the Gers is the heart of Gascony, so often described as the Tuscany of France. It is a region of gently rolling hills, hilltop towns & villages, an abundance of rivers and wide-open spaces. Is a land of rich and fertile soils which has historically elevated its produce and cuisine to the top of the French culinary table. Gascony is still very much a farming region,  and fabulous wines that are so often overlooked outside of France. Armagnac  the oldest of the French eau de vies,  is still made by individual producers who care more for their product than the profits of a multinational business and this is its region.

Nearby places to visit:
Auch is the capital (prefecture) of the Gers and its largest town. The impressive cathedral of St-Marie holds two of the regions finest art works, the Arnaud de Moles stained glass windows and the 113 carved oak choir stalls. Auch is a vibrant centre of commerce and has numerous good cafes and restaurants.
Condom, which is very near the Domaine Le Tuco, is in the north of the Gers, and is the capital of the Tenareze Armagnac region. It is a beautiful town centred around the Cathedral of St-Pierre and although its name is often a source of amusement to English speakers it is believed to be derived from two Latin words "condate" and "dum", meaning confluence and hill respectively.
In the south of the departement the main towns are Mirande and Marciac. Mirande is a fine example of a 13th Century bastide and now holds an internationally famous country and western festival each year. Marciac is well-known for its world famous jazz festival. Ouside of the August festival it is an attractive quiet bastide town with some good cafes and restaurants.
The main town in the west of the region is Eauze, the capital of the Armagnac trade. This old Roman settlement is surrounded by vineyards and remains very much central to the Armagnac trade.