Miramont-de-Guyenne

Visit Miramont-de-Guyenne, Aquitaine

Miramont-de-Guyenne is a traditional bastide town, founded by the English King Edward I at the end of the 13th century. The town is situated in the Dropt Valley, south-west of Eymet and in the northern part of the Lot-et-Garonne department.

Although the layout of the town still largely follows the original grid pattern typical of a bastide town, in fact it was so badly damaged during the Hundred Years War that the town was 'refounded' in 1494. In the 19th century the town had a period of prosperity based on the manufacture of sheepskin slippers.

Exploring Miramont-de-Guyenne

It doesn't tak long to explore Miramont today, but is a pleasant place for a stroll around the traditional arcaded centre and market hall where you will also find a selection of shops and restaurants, and to see the Town Hall in the town centre.

There are two churches of note in Miramont: the quaint 13th century Church of Beffery; and the 19th century Church of Saint-Marie best known for its modern stained glass windows using a vibrant colour now called 'Miramont blue'.

The tower of the church no longer seems to be part of the 'main' building but stands a few feet away - this is because the original church foundations were not strong enough, and after threatening to collapse the church was closed from 1929, then subsequently restored in 1962, but with a space between the church and the original belltower.

The weekly market in Miramont-de-Guyenne takes place on a monday morning.

Attractions close to Miramont

Although quiet itself, Miramont is with in the Dropt valley that contains a good number of interesting towns and villages - see Dropt Valley for details of many of these.

The town of Bergerac, about 30 kilometres away, is a lively town with an attractive historical centre on the banks of the Dordogne river.

See Aquitaine and Lot-et-Garonne (the region and department for Miramont-de-Guyenne) for more travel ideas...

Suggested places to visit near Miramont-de-Guyenne, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Castillonnes 19km; Monsegur 23km; Issigeac 24km; Pellegrue 28km; Sainte-Foy-la-Grande 29km; Eynesse 30km; Bergerac 30km; Villereal 30km; La Reole 32km; Monflanquin 33km; Villeneuve-sur-Lot 35km;

Miramont-de-Guyenne tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Parc et potager de Pouthet - remarkable garden (8km) : Jardins de Beauchamp - remarkable garden (19km) : Jardin du cloître Notre-Dame - remarkable garden (19km) : Ets Latour-Marliac - remarkable garden (28km) : Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot) - religious monument (29km) : Jardins du Sardy - remarkable garden (35km) : Montcaret Archaeological site - national monument (37km) : Eglise Sainte-Croix (Beaumont-du-Perigord) - religious monument (40km) :

See more places and a map at places near Miramont-de-Guyenne