It is distributed in a large area of south-western France, covering the whole of the regions of Aquitaine, Midi Pyrénées and Languedoc Roussillon.

The largest concentration is in Aquitaine, which is a large part of the historic region of Gascony.

[3] The lower part of the muzzle and the surround of the eyes are pale, as is the belly; there is no dorsal stripe, shoulder-stripe or zebra-striping of the legs.

The Gascon type was used for agricultural work, both in harness and as a pack animal, carrying wood, hay, ice and the like.

[8] As in the past, Catalan jacks are used to sire mules; they may be bred with Castillonnais, Mérens or Navarrin mares of the region.