Poudenas

Visit Poudenas, Aquitaine

Poudenas is a village located towards the southern border of the Lot-et-Garonne department of Aquitaine, about 15km south-west of Nerac.

Exploring Poudenas

The village of Poudenas falls in two distinct parts:

Upper village

The upper part of the village is centred around the castle, with the main part of the village winding around the base of the chateau and looking out over the surrounding countryside. The chateau dates back to the 13th century, although it was substantially transformed in the 17th century to create more luxurious accommodation.

The castle is surrounded by an attractive and extensive park, and it also contains a small museum dedicated to prehistoric activity in the region (castle visits are only available for groups of 10+ and by prior arrangement).

Lower village

At the bottom of the hill is the river Gelise, crossed by a charming Gothic stone bridge. Opposite this there is a lovely galleried building with a wooden arched verandah - it looks to be in need of a bit of renovation but is lovely none the less.

Local highlights

Poudenas is one of several small villages and market towns in this quiet region of south-west France on the edges of the historical Gascony region that deserve to be explored - preferably at a slow pace, all the better to absorb the tranquil atmosphere that has been associated with Gascony for so many centuries!

Visitors are spoiled for choice with several classified most beautiful villages close to hand such as Fources, Montreal-du-Gers, and Larressingle, a small but perfect fortified village.

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

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Suggested places to visit near Poudenas, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Larressingle 14km; Barbaste 15km; Nerac 16km; Condom 16km; Casteljaloux 31km; Vic Fezensac 33km; Lectoure 35km; Agen 37km; Lavardens 40km; Fleurance 43km;

Poudenas tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Jardin et arboretum de Coursiana - remarkable garden (24km) : Blaziert - ville fleurie 4* (25km) : Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac) - religious monument (30km) : Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) - religious monument (34km) : Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) - religious monument (37km) : Cathédrale Saint Caprais d'Agen (Agen) - religious monument (37km) : Palmeraie du Sarthou - remarkable garden (39km) : Ets Latour-Marliac - remarkable garden (45km) :

See more places and a map at places near Poudenas