Lot-et-Garonne places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Lot-et-Garonne department of Aquitaine. See also our Lot-et-Garonne travel guide
Agen
The principal town in Lot-et-Garonne, Agen is pleasant to explore if not a 'tourist town' See guide
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. See guide
Barbaste
In the center of Barbaste you can see a 13th century fortified mill and a 12th century bridge See guide
Beauville
Beauville is one of several very small but pretty villages in the heart of the countryside See guide
Casteljaloux
Towards the south of Lot-et-Garonne, Casteljloux has a small historic centre and a popula spa treatment centre See guide
Castillonnes
Castillonnes is another Lot-et-Garonne bastide town, rather less touristic than most of the others See guide
Caudecoste
Caudecoste is just one of the scenic villages along the border between Lot-et-Garonne and Tarn-et-Garonne See guide
Chateau de Bonaguil
The medieval Chateau de Bonaguil, in a lovely woodland setting, is one of our favourite castles in France See guide
Chateau de Fumel
The Chateau de Fumel is not open to the public but a walk through the adjacent gardens can be pleasant in spring See guide
Chateau de Gavaudun
Chateau de Gavaudun, a ruined medieval castle, sits high on a rock in the scenic Gavaudun Valley See guide
Duras
Duras is a quiet town that is above all known for the local wine and the Chateau de Duras in the town See guide
Frespech
Frespech is another in the cluster of picturesque villages typical of this region See guide
Jardins de Beauchamp
The Jardins de Beauchamp is an attractive garden on the edge of Marmande See guide
Laroque-Timbaut
Laroque-Timbaut is one of our favourite tiny villags in the heart of the Lot-et-Garonne See guide
Latour-Marliac waterlily garden
The Latour-Marliac waterlily garden has a stunning collection of waterlilies and a garden and is where Monet bought his waterlilies for Giverny. See 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 See 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 See guide
Mezin
The small town of Mezin has a charming central market square with a fortified church See guide
Miramont-de-Guyenne
Miramont is slightly removed from the tourist areas; visit on Monday when the market takes place if possible. See guide
Monflanquin
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, the 13th century bastide town of Monflanquin has an attractive arcaded central square See guide
Nerac
The quiet town of Nerac in the southern Lot-et-Garonne is ideally visited on Saturday, market day See guide
Penne d'Agenais
The street up through the historic centre of Penne d'Agenais leads you to the imposing, if quite recent, basilica on the hill. See guide
Poudenas
The scenic village of Poudenas has a bridge across the small river and a castle with large gardens to visit See guide
Pujols
The small village of Pujols manages to squeeze a great deal of character, interesting houses and lovely views for such a small village! See guide
Puymirol
Not far from Agen, the small town of Puymirol has a good number of interesting medieval houses in its old town See guide
Sainte-Colombe-en-Bruilhois
Sainte-Colombe-en-Bruilhois is a fortified village with a church on a hilltop west of Agen See guide
Tournon d'Agenais
The steep streets of Tournon d'Agenais lead you around the historic centre of one of our favourite villages in central Lot-et-Garonne See guide
Villeneuve de Mezin
This tiny village is just one of several in the northern Gascony region that have a fortified ancient church. See guide
Villeneuve-sur-Lot
In Villeneuve-sur-Lot it is the views from th bridge across the river, the bastide square and the church that are of interest to visitors See guide
Villereal
Villereal is one of our favourite medieval bastide towns, with an impressive wooden market hall occupying the centre of the main market square See guideFor more information see the Lot-et-Garonne guide
Market towns & days in Lot-et-Garonne
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Agen: Wednesday & Sunday & Saturday
Aiguillon: Tuesday & Friday
Astaffort: Monday
Bon-Encontre: Sunday
Cancon: Monday
Casteljaloux: Tuesday & Saturday
Castelmoron-sur-Lot: Wednesday
Castillonnes: Friday (high season only)
Castillonnes: Tuesday
Duras: Thursday (high season only)
Duras: Saturday & Monday
Lavardac: Wednesday
Layrac: Friday
Mezin: Sunday
Miramont-de-Guyenne: Monday
Miramont-de-Guyenne: Friday (high season only)
Monflanquin: Thursday
Monsempron-Libos: Thursday
Nerac: Saturday
Pujols: Sunday
Saint-Sylvestre-sur-Lot: Saturday
Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot: Friday
Sauveterre-la-Lemance: Wednesday (high season only)
Tonneins: Wednesday & Saturday
Villereal: Saturday
Villereal: Wednesday (high season only)
Tourist attractions to visit in Lot-et-Garonne
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Theme Park
Walibi Aquitaine
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Nerac: See tourist guide
Religious Monuments
Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin)
Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac)
Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot)
Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac)
Eglise Notre Dame (Frespech)
Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax)
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Monflanquin: See tourist guide
Pujols: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Agen cathédrale St Caprais (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide