Fumel tourism and travel guide

Visit Fumel: highlights and tourist information

Fumel is situated in the Lot-et-Garonne department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Attractions in Fumel

The Chateau de Fumel is not open to the public but a walk through the adjacent gardens can be pleasant in spring: Chateau de Fumel

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Fumel in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Fumel at 1 km and Chateau de Bonaguil at 6 km.

Fumel, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Chateau de Fumel

Castle at 1 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de Fumel is not open to the public but a...

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Chateau de Bonaguil

Castle at 6 km (direction east-north-east)

The medieval Chateau de Bonaguil, in a lovely woodland setting, is one...

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Chateau de Gavaudun

Castle at 8 km (direction north-west)

Chateau de Gavaudun, a ruined medieval castle, sits high on a rock...

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Tournon d'Agenais

at 12 km (direction south-south-east)

The steep streets of Tournon d'Agenais lead you around the historic centre...

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Puy-l'Eveque

at 14 km (direction east), in the Lot department

Puy-l'Eveque is one of the most picturesque, and most visited, of the...

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Monflanquin

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction west)

Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, the 13th...

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Biron

at 16 km (direction north-north-west), in the Dordogne department

Biron is a picturesque village with an ancient church and an imposing...

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Chateau de Biron

Castle at 16 km (direction north-north-west), in the Dordogne department

The Chateau de Biron is a perfect way to discover the history...

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Penne d'Agenais

at 17 km (direction south-west)

The street up through the historic centre of Penne d'Agenais leads you...

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Basilica Notre-Dame in Penne d'Agenais

Church at 17 km (direction south-west), in the Lot-et-Gronne department

The basilica Notre-Dame in the village of Penne d'Agenais is a 19th...

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Villefranche-du-Perigord

at 17 km (direction north-east), in the Dordogne department

Surrounded by the forests that produce the famous local chestnuts, Villefranche-du-Perigord is...

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Montaigu-de-Quercy

at 19 km (direction south-south-east), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

Montaigu-de-Quercy is a peaceful town in Quercy, at its liveliest with the...

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Roquecor

at 20 km (direction south), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

Roquecor is a perched village in Tarn-et-Garonne with an attractive historic centre...

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Monpazier

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction north-north-west), in the Dordogne department

Monpazier is an exceptional 13th century bastide town, among the most beautiful...

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Map of places to visit near Fumel

Markets in and near Fumel

• Monsempron-Libos: market Thursday (3km)
• Sauveterre-la-Lemance: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (10km)
• Puy-l'Eveque: market Tuesday (14km)
• Monflanquin: market Thursday (16km)
• Saint-Sylvestre-sur-Lot: market Saturday (17km)
• Montaigu-de-Quercy: market Saturday (18km)
• Prayssac: market Friday (18km)
• Monpazier: market Thursday (20km)
• Villereal: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (23km)
• Villereal: market Saturday (23km)

More information about Fumel, Aquitaine

Tourist attractions near Fumel, France

What to do at Fumel? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Fumel.

Heritage sites

• Saint-Avit Eglise (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Le-Buisson-de-Cadouin eglise abbatiale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Cahors Pont-Valentré (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Cahors cathédrale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Agen cathédrale St Caprais (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
• Moissac abbatiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Monflanquin (15km)
• Pujols (25km)
• Belves (30km)
• Lauzerte (31km)
• Domme (39km)
• La Roque-Gageac (40km)
• Beynac (40km)
• Limeuil (43km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Gourdon (49km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lacour) (23km)
• Eglise Notre Dame (Frespech) (24km)
• Eglise Sainte-Croix (Beaumont-du-Perigord) (28km)
• Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Belves) (31km)
• Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot) (31km)
• Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin) (33km)
• Eglise notre-Dame de Nativité (Cenac-et-Saint-Julien) (38km)
• Eglise de saint-Pierre (Audrix) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint-Hilaire et Eglise de Saint-Nicholas (Tremolat) (43km)
• Abbaye de Saint Martial (Paunat) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) (47km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Sardos (Sarlat) (48km)
• Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) (49km)
• Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon) (49km)
• Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac) (51km)
• Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac) (60km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Pèlerin (31km)
• Jardin de la Daille (31km)
• Jardin de Conty (34km)
• Jardins de la Bourlie (34km)
• Jardins de l'Albarède (36km)
• Ets Latour-Marliac (37km)
• Jardin de Planbuisson (38km)
• Jardins secrets de Cahors (39km)
• Jardins du château de Caudon (39km)
• Jardins de Marqueyssac (39km)
• Parc et potager de Pouthet (48km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Monpazier (20km)
• Cahors (39km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grottes de Fontirou (30km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Walibi Aquitaine (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Sarlat (48km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Bergerac (54km)

Geography and distances

Fumel is in the south-west of France at 43 kilometres from Agen, the department capital (general information: Fumel is 495 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into the airports at Bordeaux or Bergerac. To drive from the UK allow around 10-11 hours driving time. For driving distances to Fumel from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chateau de Fumel, Condezaygues, Cuzorn, Monsempron-Libos, Montayral, Saint-Vite and Soturac.

This page in French: Visiter Fumel

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