Montayral tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Fumel at 2 km from Montayral

Visit Montayral: highlights and tourist information

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

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Fumel at 2 km and Chateau de Bonaguil at 7 km.

Montayral, 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 2 km (direction north-west)

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

See Chateau de Fumel guide

Chateau de Bonaguil

Castle at 7 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Tournon d'Agenais

at 9 km (direction south)

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

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Chateau de Gavaudun

Castle at 12 km (direction north-west)

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

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Puy-l'Eveque

at 12 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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Montaigu-de-Quercy

at 16 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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Penne d'Agenais

at 17 km (direction west-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 west-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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Roquecor

at 18 km (direction south-south-west), in the Tarn-et-Garonne department

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

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Monflanquin

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Villefranche-du-Perigord

at 18 km (direction north-north-east), in the Dordogne department

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

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Biron

at 19 km (direction 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 19 km (direction north-west), in the Dordogne department

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

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Albas

at 20 km (direction east), in the Lot department

Albas, a village on the Lot river, has a renowned wine festival...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Lot-et-Garonne

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Map of places to visit near Montayral

Markets in and near Montayral

• Monsempron-Libos: market Thursday (4km)
• Puy-l'Eveque: market Tuesday (12km)
• Sauveterre-la-Lemance: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (12km)
• Montaigu-de-Quercy: market Saturday (16km)
• Prayssac: market Friday (16km)
• Saint-Sylvestre-sur-Lot: market Saturday (17km)
• Monflanquin: market Thursday (18km)
• Montcuq: market Sunday (23km)
• Monpazier: market Thursday (23km)
• Pujols: market Sunday (26km)

More information about Montayral, Aquitaine

Tourist attractions near Montayral, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Avit Eglise (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Cahors Pont-Valentré (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Cahors cathédrale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Le-Buisson-de-Cadouin eglise abbatiale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Agen cathédrale St Caprais (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
• Moissac abbatiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Monflanquin (18km)
• Pujols (26km)
• Lauzerte (28km)
• Belves (33km)
• Domme (40km)
• La Roque-Gageac (41km)
• Beynac (42km)
• Limeuil (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Gourdon (49km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lacour) (21km)
• Eglise Notre Dame (Frespech) (23km)
• Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin) (31km)
• Eglise Sainte-Croix (Beaumont-du-Perigord) (31km)
• Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot) (33km)
• Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Belves) (33km)
• Eglise notre-Dame de Nativité (Cenac-et-Saint-Julien) (39km)
• Eglise de saint-Pierre (Audrix) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Hilaire et Eglise de Saint-Nicholas (Tremolat) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) (46km)
• Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) (48km)
• Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon) (49km)
• Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac) (51km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Pèlerin (28km)
• Jardin de la Daille (32km)
• Jardins secrets de Cahors (36km)
• Jardin de Conty (37km)
• Jardins de la Bourlie (37km)
• Jardins de l'Albarède (37km)
• Ets Latour-Marliac (38km)
• Jardins du château de Caudon (40km)
• Jardins de Marqueyssac (41km)
• Jardin de Planbuisson (41km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Monpazier (23km)
• Cahors (36km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grottes de Fontirou (30km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Walibi Aquitaine (51km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Bergerac (57km)

Geography and distances

Montayral is in the south-west of France at 42 kilometres from Agen, the department capital (general information: Montayral is 497 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 Montayral from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chateau de Fumel, Condezaygues, Fumel, Mauroux, Monsempron-Libos, Saint-Georges, Saint-Martin-le-Redon, Saint-Vite, Soturac, Thezac and Touzac.

This page in French: Visiter Montayral