Food and drink
Located in between Haut-Armagnac and Bas-Armagnac, Montréal is the capital of the Ténarèze-Armagnac area, which produces the strongest and arguably the best Armagnacs. The Château de Monluc in nearby Saint-Puy makes an apéritif called Pousse-rapière, in which Armagnac is blended with a sparkling wine. Or you may like to try another local liqueur, Floc de Gascogne, which is more like port with an Armagnac kick.
Wines are also produced in this area, so look out for those labelled Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Béarn, Côtes-du-Brulhois, Tursan, or Saint-Mont (whose vineyard Sarragachies is the only French vineyard which is a classified historical monument).
In terms of gastronomy, the region is famous for its garlic, free-range poultry, foie gras, and melons from Lectoure. Fruit and vegetables grow well here, so there is always plenty of local fresh produce available in the open air markets.
There is a wide range of restaurants in Montréal and the surrounding villages, including some excellent options in the nearby town of Condom. You can still find typical ‘auberges’ offering traditional dishes, or something more modern and cosmopolitan.