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Auch
Half a day for the cathedral and staircase, then move on. One night only if you want a quiet base for Gers wine and market towns.
Auch is the small capital of the Gers department in Gascony, known for its 15th–17th-century St Mary’s Cathedral, a monumental 370-step staircase and a statue of d'Artagnan. The town is walkable and quiet, best as a lunch stop or a single-night base for exploring the surrounding hill villages and Armagnac country.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), Nov–Feb (many places closed)
- Airports
- TLS · PUF
- Nights
- 1
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- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Auch17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Auch, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyAuch is a very safe small town.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency number (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 1 h 15 min by car or bus; check FlixBus and local coaches.).
- Getting aroundWalk: the old town is compact.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- BeerBeer (pint)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Museum or sight ticketCathedral entryFree (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 1 h 15 min by car or bus; check FlixBus and local coaches.) · PUF Pau Pyrénées (About 1 h 30 min by car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Auch: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: the old town is compact. For the 380-ha wood (4 km from centre) or river walks, you need a car or taxi. Parking is free in some lots outside the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mirande
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car, about 25 min via D929
A small market town with a 13th-century arcaded square.
Marciac
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car, about 40 min via D943
Known for its jazz festival and circular bastide; check the festival dates.
Saint-Mont
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car, about 30 min via D943
A wine village on the Armagnac route; tasting cellars open by appointment.
Toulouse
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car or bus (FlixBus), about 1 h 15 min
Doable as a day trip but you'll spend 3 h driving; better as a separate stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (near the cathedral)
Walk to the staircase and main sights; limited parking.
Lower town (near the river)
More hotels and B&Bs; a short uphill walk to the old town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (B&B or hotel)1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Bus from Toulouse airport to Auch (one way)2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Car rental per day (compact)1 × €50 · check | €50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €198 per person per day, bed included | €396≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (pint) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Glass of Armagnac | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| 5 km taxi | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Cathedral entry | Free (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The staircase has 370 steps: no lift; take it slow.
- Cathedral opening hours vary; check the official site before visiting.
- Many shops and restaurants close on Sunday and Monday, especially outside summer.
- Parking in the old town is limited; use the free lots on the outskirts.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency number
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency number112
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Paris; the UK has a consulate in Toulouse. Most other countries: embassies in Paris, consulates in Toulouse.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toulouse airport → Auch (bus): about €20 (≈ US$25), about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi from Auch station to centre: €5–10 (≈ US$6–12)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est la cathédrale ? — Where is the cathedral? (oo ay la ka-tay-dral)
- Je voudrais… — I would like… (zhuh voo-dray)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo play)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Auch. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds), Nov–Feb (many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the cathedral and staircase.
- Eat pages with last orders and market days.
- Sleep pages with parking info and check-in times.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for car and bus routes.
Sources
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