Puymirol
Puymirol to the east of Agen is the oldest of the bastides of Lot and Garonne, having been founded in 1246. It is one of the towns and villages within the attractive 'Pays Agenais' region.
It has lots of nice arcaded medieval stone buildings and a church with a lovely 13th century portal. Although officially a bastide its centre is spread out along the main street, the ‘Rue Royal’ rather than around a more traditional square. However there are a lot of interesting buildings and if you check in to the tourist office they will be able to show you which were the old hospital, home for lost children, old chateau etc. Look out also for the original gateways into the town.
Puymirol is perched up high on a rock outcrop and has much of its ramparts still in tact as well as remains of one of the lookout towers - the Tour Ficat. Interestingly this later became the residence of the town executioner who was not allowed to live in the bastide!
There is also a sort of refuge, Le Senat, dug into the rock of the ramparts on the south end of the town. This was used as a sort of winter meeting-place by ancient Puymirolais. Head for ‘Le Foirail’ to get the best views of the valley below.
If you are looking for somewhere to eat the Aubergade is a splendid Michelin
starred restaurant in the village.
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Places to visit near Puymirol, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Puymirol.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
20 km: Agen (Large town) 17 km: Auvillar (Most beautiful village) 14 km: Beauville (town) 20 km: Bourg de Visa (town) 20 km: Brassac (small village) 16 km: Castelsagrat (town) 14 km: Frespech (traditional village) 11 km: Laroque-Timbaut (village) 14 km: Montjoi (village) 22 km: Penne d'Agenais (Pretty village) 25 km: Pujols (Most beautiful village) 26 km: Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Bastide town)
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