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LOT ET GARONNE 47
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In the Aquitaine region, the quiet countryside and rivers make this county very agreeable. The county capital of Agen and Villeneuve sur Lot are the two main cites in the area. The rivers and Le Canal Latéral à la Garonne providing vacations for pleasure craft. As with many places in the south of France, there is a strong liking for rugby.
In old Aquitaine every village and town has something of historical interest . There are many chateaux within easy travelling distance and the countryside is amongst the finest in France.There are many lovely walks , great lanes for cycling, horse riding and an 18 hole golf course of championship standard near Villeneuve sur Lot . You may enjoy the bustle of the local markets, all taking place in the villages and towns dating back to the 12th century, and there are, of course, a wealth of local restaurants where you can enjoy some superb food. The principal cities are Toulouse and Bordeaux. Between these two are major towns including: Agen: The County town of the Lot-et-Garonne which changed hands 11 times during the hundred years war and is well known for its plums (pruneux). |
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On the banks of the Garonne river it has a beautiful museum housed in four Renaissance houses. Villeneuve-sur-Lot: A powerful bastide on the banks of the Lot river. Founded in 1264 it has preserved a large quantity of small streets and half-timbered buildings. Penne d'Agenais: Penn means hill crest in Celtic and this lovely restored 'arty ' village once had a castle built by Richard Coeur de Lion and has an interesting basilica, lovely views over the Lot river, restaurants and many artisans. This beautiful area has many interesting and historical places to visit. There are weekly markets in the nearby medieval towns of Castillonnes, Issigeac, Eymet and Villereal where you will also find good bakers, butchers, cafes etc. and, of course, restaurants. Also many vineyards are within easy reach. Bergerac is some 30kms north (Bergearac airport has regular flights from Stanstead, Southampton, Bristol and Birmingham). There are many places of historical interest well worth a visit. The local bastide towns built both by the English and the French during the 100 years war, Eymet, Monpazier, Monflanquin, Villereal and the particularly beautiful villages of Issigeac, Pujol and Penne d'Agenais with its winding streets and church on the summit of the hill. Take a day trip to Rocamadour, or the famous prehistoric site at Lascaux, St Emilion famous for wines, Beynac Castle and boat down the Dordogne. A small introduction to the Lot et Garonne. | |
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