Armagnac, Gascony's distinctive spirit, has its origins in the distillation of wine in the Middle Ages, probably introduced by the Arabs. Although its exact creator remains unknown, Father Labat, a monk, refined the distillation process.
Discover the history and location of the country of Armagnac, a territory in the heart of South-West France, marked by its Celtiberian peoples and its autonomous past within Novempopulanie. Learn more about its current administrative departments and regions as well as its long-standing relationships with neighboring countries.