SELF-CATERING HOLIDAY HOMES AND VILLAS IN GERS, SOUTH WEST FRANCE | Villas France. Search for self catering holiday homes in Gers, Midi-Pyrenees, France - Book direct on the Rent-in-France directory. Gers is situated in the Midi-Pyrenees region in southwestern France, and named after the Gers River. It is bounded by the departments of Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot-et-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrenees, Hates-Garonne, Landes, and Pyrenees-Atlantiques. The Gers is one of the least densely populated and most rural areas in all of France. Gers is not renowned for attracting tourism, which to some visitors makes holidaying in Gers a huge attraction! The department is perhaps most famous for its cuisine, producing specialities such as the well known brandy Armagnac, mushrooms and Foie Gras. For the culinary experts the fresh produce that can be found in the many pretty market towns make renting holiday accommodation in Gers a real treat! The Gers department is also one of sunniest of France. Auch, together with Toulouse and Millau, is one of the hottest cities of France, with often more than 300 sunny days in the year. Other main towns worth exploring are Condom, where Armagnac is produced, Eauze, Lectoure and Samatan. Vic-Fezensac is the place to explore for parties and music! Many stay in Gers holiday villa rentals because the landscape creates an ideal haven for sport and leisure enthusiasts.