Château du Busca Maniban

Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn


This magnificent château, 10km south of Condom on the D229, has been distilling Armagnac since the mid-17th century. It's not the place for a guided distillery tour, but you can sample and buy fantastic quality Armagnac in the on-site shop.


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