Camping in the Lot-et-Garonne, good living and conviviality

Nérac dans le Lot-et-Garonne © IStock

 

Crossed by the two rivers that give it its name, Lot-et-Garonne is the main agricultural department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Perched in the centre of the South-West, it is famous for the cultivation of its Agen prune, but tomatoes, Buzet wine, asparagus, melons and strawberries are also grown here. Friendly and lively, the region has many tourist attractions, including a large network of waterways and hiking trails. In addition, the region has a rich historical past, as evidenced by its many bastides and castles. In short, everything is in place for a pleasant camping holiday.

Campsites in Lot-et-Garonne

More than 50 campsites in the Lot-et-Garonne are available to welcome you. To help you choose, here is a selection. Campsite Le Château de Fonrives ***** located in Rives in a natural park and in the forest on the edge of the pond and 2 km from the river Dropt. The campsite offers all the comforts of home with an open air swimming pool, water slides, sauna, jacuzzi and spa. Entertainment includes dance evenings and shows. The Lac de Lislebonne *** campsite in Réaup-Lisse is nestled in the heart of a forest on the edge of a private swimming lake. The Ullule *** campsite in Tournon-d'Agenais has 200 pitches, two heated swimming pools and water slides. Make your choice!

Explore the Lot-et-Garonne during your camping holiday

Agen, welcoming capital of the prune

On the banks of the Garonne, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, this pretty little town is full of life. The Saint-Caprais cathedral, the facades of the old half-timbered houses of the rue Beauville, the arcades of the rue des Cornières or the Place des Laitiers are the treasures of the rich architectural heritage of this city also renowned for its rugby. The grandiose canal bridge and the Gravier esplanade along the Garonne River invite you to take a stroll. The prune is celebrated here on the last weekend of August with shows, concerts and prune tasting.

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Monflanquin, bastide classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France

Overlooking the Lède valley and the Haut Agenais, Monflanquin was built in 1256 by the Count of Toulouse, Alphonse de Poitiers. Its central square, surrounded by arcades, has hosted a market every Thursday for 7 centuries! And the superb house of the Black Prince dating from the 14th century, its typical pedestrian streets make the charm of Monflanquin. Finally, the Bastides museum, dedicated to the new towns of the Middle Ages in the south-west, is both entertaining and interactive. A must-see.

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Nérac and its medieval city

The superb half-timbered houses, the quays bordered by the Baïse and its wooden bridge, the Sully mansion and the superb château, which has only kept its right wing with a magnificent gallery, are all marvellous things to discover when visiting Nérac. The royal park of La Garenne is perfect for a stroll along the water's edge, along the banks and in the shade of hundred-year-old trees. To extend the walk in search of freshness, go to the port for a boat trip on the Baïse which will delight the whole family.

The castle of Bonaguil, one of the most beautiful castles in France

Founded in the 13th century and transformed in the 15th century, Bonaguil castle is a real journey back to the time of the knights. Located in Front-sur-Lémance near Fumel, it is a medieval masterpiece with an extraordinary defence system.... Without ever having been attacked! Towers, turrets, drawbridges, gunboats and other baffles will make many dream. At the top, a large terrace offers a panoramic view of the natural landscape and the fortress.

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Villeneuve-sur-Lot, a river bastide straddling the Lot

Three years before Monflanquin, it was also Alphonse de Poitiers who built one of the most important bastides in the South West of France, that of Villeneuve-sur-Lot. It was a powerful merchant town and the chapel of Notre-Dame du Bout du Pont, the Place Lafayette, the gates of Paris and Pujols and the 18th century Pont Vieux (old bridge) are all witnesses to its rich past.

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Penne-d'Agenais, a powerful fortress founded by Richard the Lionheart

Situated on the edge of the Guyenne, Périgord and Quercy regions, Penne d'Agenais is today an attractive town classified as a Green Holiday Resort on the banks of the Lot. Peaceful and charming are the words that best describe this former stronghold dominated by the shadow of its Roman-Byzantine basilica and its famous silver dome. The village is pleasant with its sloping streets and its craftsmen. From the ruins of its fortress, one can enjoy a magnificent view of the Lot valley.

To extend your stay, the castles of Fumel and Duras, the villages of Pujols and Casteljaloux as well as the water lilies garden of Temple-sur-Lot, labelled Jardin Remarquable, are not to be missed.

Penne-d'Agenais© IStock