Barbaste

Visit Barbaste, Aquitaine

Barbaste is located in the Lot et Garonne department of Aquitaine, about 5km from Nerac, where it sits quietly on the banks of the river Gelise.

Exploring Barbaste

The main attraction here is the 'Moulin des Tours de Barbaste', a fortified mill from the end of the 13th century which dominates the town centre and river bank (also known as the Moulin of Henry IV because King Henry IV would sometimes stay here when in the region).

Together with the adjacent 12th century arched stone bridge they performed an important defensive role for Barbaste in the Middle Ages.

The moulin has been taken under the wing of a group of local benefactors and from the 15th June to the 15th September this group, 'The friends of the Moulin des Tours', conduct guided visits during the afternoon.

In between the two bridges of Barbaste there is a nice grassy river bank dotted with picnic tables and so making a great place to stop for a picnic.

Market day is Friday in the town.

Activities near Barbaste

Barbaste is listed as a 'station verte' town, an award given to towns that provide varied facilities to visitors while preserving the natural environment. Among the activities provided nearby are horse-riding, an 18 hole golf course, tennis, canoeing and a leisure centre for children.

Apart from exploring the villages and small market towns in the region, the great forest of the Landes region is close by and many outdoor activities are available.

If the peace and quiet is too much for your children the lively amusement park at Parc Walibi near Agen is only 30 kilometres away (buy your entry tickets for Parc Walibi in Barbaste tourist office, or one of the other tourist offices in the area, and you get a small discount on the entry price).

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Suggested places to visit near Barbaste, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Fources 20km; Casteljaloux 22km; Condom 25km; Larressingle 25km; Montreal-du-Gers 26km; Agen 27km; Lectoure 37km; Laroque-Timbaut 40km; Pujols 40km; Puymirol 41km; Villeneuve-sur-Lot 43km;

Barbaste tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac) - religious monument (22km) : Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) - religious monument (26km) : Cathédrale Saint Caprais d'Agen (Agen) - religious monument (27km) : Jardin et arboretum de Coursiana - remarkable garden (27km) : Blaziert - ville fleurie 4* (30km) : Ets Latour-Marliac - remarkable garden (30km) : Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) - religious monument (30km) : Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot) - religious monument (35km) :

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