Miramont-de-Guyenne travel guide
Visit Miramont-de-Guyenne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)
Book a visitMiramont-de-Guyenne is a traditional bastide town, founded by the English King Edward I at the end of the 13th century. The town is situated in the Dropt Valley, south-west of Eymet and in the northern part of the Lot-et-Garonne department.
Although the layout of the town still largely follows the original grid pattern typical of a bastide town, it was so badly damaged during the Hundred Years War that the town was 'refounded' in 1494 and the name changed from Miramont-de-Lauzun to Miramont-de-Guyenne. In the 19th century the town had a period of prosperity based on the manufacture of sheepskin slippers.
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France This Way review: it doesn't take long to explore Miramont today, but is a pleasant place for a stroll around the traditional arcaded centre and market hall where you will also find a selection of shops and restaurants, and to see the Town Hall in the town centre.
There are two churches of note in Miramont: the quaint 13th century Church of Beffery and the 19th century Church of Saint-Marie best known for its modern stained glass windows using a vibrant colour now called 'Miramont blue' and very typical of the bold areas of colour typical of the 1960s and 1970s so worth a look if you are passing.
The tower of the church no longer seems to be part of the 'main' building but stands a few feet away: this is because the original church foundations were not strong enough, and after threatening to collapse the church was closed from 1929, then subsequently restored in 1962, but with a space between the church and the original belltower.
The most interesting medieval houses in Miramont are on the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, and have massive stone pillars and wooden beams supporting the upper levels, so there is an area of shade at the ground level.
The weekly market in Miramont-de-Guyenne takes place on a monday morning.
Attractions close to Miramont
Although quiet itself, Miramont is with in the Dropt valley that contains a good number of interesting towns and villages - see Dropt Valley for details of many of these.
The town of Bergerac, about 30 kilometres away, is a lively town with an attractive historical centre on the banks of the Dordogne 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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Allemans-du-Dropt
Although small, Allemans-du-Dropt has a few monuments of interest of which our favourite is the church with its medieval frescoes.
Allemans-du-Dropt 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
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
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
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
Jardins de Beauchamp
The Jardins de Beauchamp is an attractive garden on the edge of Marmande
Jardins de Beauchamp guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Lot-et-Garonne
Address: Miramont-de-Guyenne, Lauzun, Marmande, Aquitaine, 47800, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 44.6025, longitude 0.361944
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Parc et potager de Pouthet: remarkable garden (8 km)
- Jardin du cloître Notre-Dame: remarkable garden (19 km)
- Jardins de Beauchamp: remarkable garden (19 km)
- Ets Latour-Marliac: remarkable garden (28 km)
- Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot): religious monument (29 km)
- Bergerac: ville fleurie 4* (29 km)
- Monflanquin: most beautiful village (33 km)
- Jardins du Sardy: remarkable garden (35 km)
- Pujols: most beautiful village (35 km)
- Montcaret Archaeological site: national monument (37 km)
- Eglise Sainte-Croix (Beaumont-du-Perigord): religious monument (40 km)
- Saint-Avit Eglise (monuments on French pilgrim routes): heritage site (41 km)
Market days in Miramont-de-Guyenne, France
Regular market(s) are held in Miramont-de-Guyenne each Monday.
A seasonal market is held in Miramont-de-Guyenne on Friday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.)
The French version of this page is at Miramont-de-Guyenne (Francais)