Villeneuve-sur-Lot
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Villeneuve-sur-Lot is in the Lot et Garonne department, about 30 kilometres north of Agen.
The ancient bastide town of Villeneuve-sur-Lot has now largely given way to a much larger town that surrounds it. There are still some interesting features to discover in the town - which is noteworthy in the way it has escaped the excesses of tourism that have impacted the less 'modern' bastide towns.
The centre of the town is found between two old gateways - the Porte de Paris and the Porte de Pujols - easily spotted as you approach the town from either direction. The centre of the town is now largely given over to shops (real shops not tourist shops) and makes a pleasant place to explore.
In the centre of town you will see the original town square. There are in fact quite a lot of medieval pearls to discover in Villeneuve, but you need to look for them amongs the more modern additions!
The 13th century bridge, based on the bridge at Cahors, has lost its original towers but still provides attractive views along the river valley. From here you could walk (or drive) to the nearby hilltop town of Pujols, itself a very beautiful little village.
Villeneuve-sur-Lot: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Tourist Classifications for Villeneuve-sur-Lot
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Villeneuve-sur-Lot.
Some places to visit within 30 km of Villeneuve-sur-Lot are shown below (if found).
Agen Large town at 24 km Chateau de Biron Chateau at 31 km Chateau de Gavaudun Chateau at 26 km Monflanquin Most beautiful village at 15 km Penne d'Agenais Pretty village at 12 km Pujols Most beautiful village at 3 km Villereal Bastide town at 26 km
See also Villeneuve-sur-Lot (version Francais)
Airports near Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Bergerac airport at 51 km Toulouse airport at 112 km
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