Allemans-du-Dropt travel guide
Visit Allemans-du-Dropt (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)
Photo Gallery Book a visitAllemans-du-Dropt is a village on the banks of the Dropt River, to the south-west of Eymet in the northern Lot-et-Garonne.
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France This Way review: although it is quite a small village that won't take you long to explore a stop is recommended when you are near Allemans-du-Dropt because it contains a few notable monuments of interest.
The Church of Saint Eutrope
This church is the highlight in the village. Dating from the 10th century, although much altered in later centuries, this church in the centre of Allemans-du-Dropt is unremarkable from the outside, but inside the walls are covered with many 15th century frescoes.
These frescoes, painted in vivid colours, were rediscovered in 1935 and have now been largely restored - they represent various episodes from the bible, mostly the Last Judgement , and many have an almost startling modern quality about them (you can pay a euro to have the church lights turned on to see the frescoes properly!)
The castle
The castle was largely constructed in the 16th century but in part includes a much earlier building on the same site
Market halls
There are two traditional French market halls in the village of Allemans-du-Dropt, the original market hall next to the church is constructed in wood, and a larger hall has also been built in stone - this is the prune hall, built in the 19th century and traditionally the centre for the local prune markets.
Prunes have historically been an important crop here, and are still widely grown in the region - typically moist 'half-dried' prunes marketed under the name of 'pruneaux d'agen' - try them, they are delicious!
Other sights
Before leaving Allemans-du-Dropt be sure to stroll down to the bridge across the River Dropt to enjoy the attractive setting, picturesque views along the river, and the old watermill. There is a cafe in the village (across the square from the church) but otherwise facilities are limited.
Attractions near Allemans-du-Dropt
The region around the village is quiet rolling countryside, and many of the most interesting sights are close to the Dropt river.
Explore elsewhere in the Dropt Valley. You can find more travel ideas in the Lot-et-Garonne guide and the Aquitaine guide.
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Miramont-de-Guyenne
Miramont is slightly removed from the tourist areas; visit on Monday when the market takes place if possible.
Miramont-de-Guyenne guide
Eymet
The bastide town of Eymet,south of Bergerac, has some lovely medieval houses and an attractive seting on the Dropt river
Eymet guide
Duras
Duras is a quiet town that is above all known for the local wine and the Chateau de Duras in the town
Duras guide
Lauzun
Lauzun has a small castle, but ist main interest is its position in the valley of the Dropt River and the attractions nearby
Lauzun guide
Monsegur
The bastide town of Monsegur, in the Dropt Valley, has a substantial part of its original fortifications intact
Monsegur guide
Marmande
The town of Marmande is not usually visited by tourists but if you are passing be sure to stop and take a look
Marmande guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Lot-et-Garonne
Address: Allemans-du-Dropt, Lauzun, Marmande, Aquitaine, 47800, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 44.627778, longitude 0.29
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Parc et potager de Pouthet: remarkable garden (10 km)
- Jardin du cloître Notre-Dame: remarkable garden (17 km)
- Jardins de Beauchamp: remarkable garden (17 km)
- Bergerac: ville fleurie 4* (29 km)
- Jardins du Sardy: remarkable garden (29 km)
- Montcaret Archaeological site: national monument (31 km)
- Ets Latour-Marliac: remarkable garden (33 km)
- Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot): religious monument (35 km)
- Monflanquin: most beautiful village (39 km)
- Pujols: most beautiful village (41 km)
- Eglise Sainte-Croix (Beaumont-du-Perigord): religious monument (45 km)
- Saint-Avit Eglise (monuments on French pilgrim routes): heritage site (45 km)
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