- Tourism Informations -
- Nature - calm - comfort - discovery -
At the crossroads of four fascinating regions .......(24/46/47/82) At the gates of Perigord, Gascony and Quercy, our beautiful region reflects the sweetness of life, invites you to relax, and discovery. Our cottages are situated in nature. In group or individually, each may find its focus.
On site: " Lazing " around the pool (always popular), walking, or biking, ping pong, games for children ...
Activities
Please,use the links to find details of activities that you are interested in:
Association de passionnés sur Montayral :
http://astrosurf.com/gap47/
- Beaches -
Moissac Beach - Between 3rd July and 31st August, the banks of the Tarn in Moissac are transformed into a beach. Located in front of the municipal swimming pool between the Uvarium and the Boat Houses for Nautical activities, ‘‘Moissac Plage’’ is fitted out to allow all ages to enjoy a full range of activities in a beautiful shady setting. Open from, 11am to 7pm every day of the week. Team leaders will welcome you and suggest sporting, fun or cultural activities. Alternatively you can simply sit back in a comfortable chair and have a well earned siesta under the shady plane trees. Open to everyone and entirely free.
St-Cirq-Lapopie - Supervised beach the afternoons in July and August, nautical halt, surface of picnic, plays, hiring canoes
46330 Saint Cirq Lapopie
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 31 29 06
Very interesting websites to visit :
*maison-forte-reignac.com * aquarium d'eau douce tortues * les Eysies Prehistoric museum
* LASCAUX * Marqueyssac * prehistoparc * jacquouparc
* dinosaures parc *la roque-st-christophe *Roc de Cazelle.com
Most river ports on the Lot hire out canoes, eg: Montayral, Catus, Fumel, Casseneuil, Puy l’Eveque. Canoe hire is also available on Catus lake, and you can canoe on the Canal du Midi at Agen.
Fumel - Location canoë-kayak
Camping de Lustrac de Trentels
Eté : ouvert tous les jours de 10h à 19h
Hors saison sur réservation (3canoës min.)
Tarifs canoë : 5 € par heure, 10 € par 1/2 journée, 16 € la journée
Tarifs kayak : 4 € par heure, 7 € par 1/2 journée, 11 € la journée
Loisirs Nature Evasion
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 40 83 55
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 70 77 22 (été)
Tel : +33 (0)6 80 72 66 09 (mobile)
Moissac Canoes and Kayaks
Glide along the Tarn, rent pedal boats, electric boats and bicycles.
Banks of the Tarn, close to the Uvarium
294 Ch de Rhode
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 04 35 20 Saison (July-August)
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 02 85 10 Hors saison
Web : http://perso.wanadoo.fr/randeau-ck
Base municipale de Rogé (Close to Penne d’Agenais)
Rental of canoes and mountain biking, stage archery, outdoor stage and discovery stage of water skiing, horse riding course.
Information and bookings from Monday to Friday from
14h to 18h in June at the Town Hall:
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 41 53 73
July and August at the castle Rogé:
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 70 48 13
Puy l’Eveque canoeing
Hiring by the hour, half day or full day
From 15/06 to 15/09
If nobody is at the base for the canoes ask at the Pigeonnier, restaurant which is next door.
Base Nautique Le Pigeonnier
46700 Puy L’Eveque
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 21 37 13 / 65 21 37 77
Base nautique de Villeneuve
Location de canoës, kayaks, bateaux électriques. Rental of canoes, kayaks, electric boats.
Quai d'Alsace
47300 Villeneuve sur Lot
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 49 18 27
Grottes de Roland
Montcuq
Route le Boulve
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 22 99 90
Gouffre de Padirac
Padirac
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 33 64 56 www.gouffre-de-padirac.com
Rocamadour
Grotte des Merveilles
L'Hospitale
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 33 67 92
Web :
Centre de Prehistoire du Pech Merle
Cabrerets
46330 Lot
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 31 27 05
Web : www.quercy.net/pechmerle
GPS : DMS 44:30:29 N - 01:38:40 E DD 44,508052-1,644591
Pour les amateurs de botanique, d'air pur et de senteurs…
Vous pourrez découvrir de nombreux parcs et jardins aux milles senteurs et des sentiers botaniques (randonnée botannique à Penne d'Agenais). Le pays de Serre est un lieu privilégié pour les passionnés de paysages et de botanique. Saviez-vous que la Tulipa Agenensis (tulipe rare et protégée) pousse encore dans notre région ! Grande variété d'orchidées sauvages en pleine nature selon les saisons.
Arcachon : the beach : 2 / 3 hours
Mimizan - Biscarosse .
Château de Beynac
Open every day – all year round
24220 Beynac et Cazenac
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 29 50 40
Web : www.beynac-en-perigord.com
Château de Biron – Nr. Monpazier
221 bis route d'Angoulême
24000 Périgueux
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 05 65 65
Château de Bonaguil
The castle dates largely from the 15th and 16th century when Bérenger de Roquefeuil inherited the partially ruined castle. Fearing revolts by his vassals, he decided to transform it into an impregnable fortress. Open from February until end of October. Opening from 1000 - 1600 during June, July and August.
47500 FUMEL
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 71 90 33
Email : chateau-bonaguil@wanadoo.fr
Web :www.bonaguil.org
Château de Castelnaud
Musée de la Guerre au Moyen Âge
24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 31 30 00
Web : www.castelnaud.com
Chateau de Cenevièrs
46330 – Cenevières
Web : www.chateau-cenevieres.com
Chateau des Milandes - Josephine Bakers Chateau
24250 Castlenaud la Chapelle
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 59 31 21
Email : Josephin-les-milandes@wanadoo.fr
Web : www.milandes.com
Tres beaux sites à visionner *maison-forte-reignac.com * aquarium d'eau douce tortues
Parc-en-Ciel - Five ropes courses in the trees, starting at the green and blue courses for small children, and progressing in difficulty through white, red and black courses. Harnesses and instruction are included. If you are not interested in climbing, there is also mini-golf to enjoy, a small farm and the snail museum. Take a picnic and make a day of it. Situated at Lacapelle-Biron on the D420, north-west of Fumel. Open every day 0900 to 2000 during July and August, and at weekends at other times. Prices €4.50 (park entrance), €9 (park entrance and mini-golf), €11 - €18.50 (park entrance and climbing).
Moulin de Courance
47150 Lacapelle Biron
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 71 84 58
Web : www.parc-en-ciel.com
Gavaudin : site d'escalade
Most villages and towns have bikes for hire
Many villages have fetes and festivals during the summer. For details enquire with your nearest tourist office.
You can fish in the lakes and reservoirs, as well as the rivers. Lists are available at the local tourist offices, where you can also obtain a weekly or daily fishing permit.
- CARPES - GARDONS - TRUITES - PERCHES - SANDRES .........at 10 mn of the cottages ......
For pure "value", restaurants here are difficult to beat. Cooking is usually simple, fresh and delicious. Many menus include local produce such as duck, goose, plums cepes and of course foie gras. At the top end of the scale, internationally acclaimed restaurants will test the appetite of anyone, whilst for those who wish to enjoy good and affordable meals, there is an excellent choice of family restaurants and auberges of character that can be well within the budget. For wine, a look at the map of the region will reveal a wide choice of wonderful, famous names and wine regions. North is Bergerac and Cote de Duras, South Buzet and East Cahors and the dark red wine known as "Cahors Noir".
Bastide Gallery
furniture, gifts – large and small, wine
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 41 36 92
Pascal Lacroix Ceramics
Pottery - atelier expo-vente
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 40 77 51
Golf club agen bon encontre
9 hole.
Rue du Bon Secours
47240 Bon-Encontre
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 96 95 78
Email : ferreol.golf@cegetel.net
Castelnaud Golf (7 km from Villeneuve sur Lot on the road to Bergerac - N20)
9 & 18 hole. Close to Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Good restaurant, swimming and tennis courts for families of golfers.
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 01 60 19
Email : info@vslgolf.com
Web : www.vslgolf.com
Golf Club d'Espalais
9 hole course between Valence d’Agen and Auvillar with clubhouse and restaurant
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 29 04 56
Web : www.golfespalais.com
Golf de Montauban "Les Aiguillons"
9 hole course, clubhouse and restaurant
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 31 35 40
Golf des Roucous à Sauveterre - 15 minutes from Lauzerte
Sauveterre 9 hole, practice area, putting green - close to Lauzerte. Tennis court and swimming pool for families of golfers with a good club house restaurant.
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 95 83 70
Web :www.golfdesroucous.com
- Horseriding -
There are many equestrian centres throughout the region. Tourist offices are the best sources for local schools.
Fumel Ladhuie équitation
School of compétition et passage de galops.
Martine Caumont
47 500 Montayral
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 41 72 18
Lacapelle-Cabanac
"Le Cheval Blanc"
Le Champ de Meyrac
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 36 58 20
Email : lechevalblanc-lot@orange.fr
Lacour
Centre Equestre M. Guy Daumerie
Lieu Dit Lauzinie
82190 Lacour
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 95 23 31
Monflanquin Equi Age
Horses and ponies for adults and children. Open every day during school holidays and reservations outside of school holidays
Route de Cancon (côté Espace forme)
47150 - Monflanquin
Tel : +33 (0)5.53.36.51.37
Tel : +33 (0)6.70.62.41.85
Saint Beauzeil
Le Harras de Sigbell
Vignes Grandes
82150 SAINT BEAUZEIL
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 95 25 65
Beauville – swimming lake with canoe hire.
Catus – large leisure lake: swimming, boating, fishing, two tennis courts, and restaurant.
Montaigu-de-Quercy – large lake with diving area; sandy beaches; water slides, two tennis courts, restaurants and pedaloes. BBQ at the lake on Monday evenings
Montcuq – small lake with sandy beach, fishing, play area and restaurant
St Nicholas de la Grave – Confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers. Sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming.
Tournon d’Agenais – fishing and pedal boats, restaurant; climbing equipment - tennis courts nearby.
Surf - Ski nautique : web site : http://www.ski-avirmes-miermont.com/les-avirmes.html Frespech 47
- normally operate from 9am until noon
Agen - Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Cahors - Wednesday and Saturday
Moissac - Saturday and Sunday mornings
Monsemprom Libos - Thursday morning
Montaigu de Quercy- Saturday morning
Montcuq - Sunday morning
Prayssac - Friday Morning
Puy l’Eveque - Tuesday morning
Roquecor- Sunday morning
Tournon d’Agenais - Friday evening (July and August)
Villeneuve-sur-Lot - Tuesday and Saturday Mornings
There are lots of farm museums in the area, particularly interesting are those for produce (eg: Musee de Pruneau). Also there is the Resistance museum at Cahors.
Ecole de parachutisme de Bouloc
Boulou (close to Montaigu de Quercy)
82110 Bouloc
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 95 39 46
Web : http://www.bouloc-skydive.com/
Quad-biking and parachute jumping:
La Pistoule, nr. Montaigu de Quercy
Quad-biking and Paintball:
Quercy Quad
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 94 40 27.
The restaurants are too numerous to list, but the local mairie or tourist office will have a list. The plat du jour at lunch time offers a very good value for money meal. Many menus include the local produce including duck, goose, plums, cêpes and foie gras. The local wines are often served in a carafe at the restaurants and there are many famous names such as Bergerac, Cahors, Cote de Duras, Buzet, Monbazillac and many more.
Fumel and Luzech
Trips down the river from just under the bridge at Fumel. 15 kms with a commentary to discover the chateau, water mills etc. 12 people minimum.
Information from the tourist office in Fumel
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 71 13 70
Les Croisieres du Prince Henri
Quai de la Baïse - 47600 NERAC
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 65 66 66
Web : www.croisieresduprincehenry.com
Locaboat Plaisance
Quai de Dunkerque
47000 AGEN
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 66 00 74
gabarres : sorties gabarres
Canal du Midi
Boat hire by the hour or day from Agen or from Moissac.
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 04 48 28
Aquitaine Navigation
Port de Buzet
47160 BUZET
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 84 72 50
Email : aquinav@aquitaine-navigation.com
Web : www.aquitaine-navigation.com
Moissac Water Skiing
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 04 37 44
Web : www.moissac-skinautique.com
Base de Loisirs de Tarn-et-Garonne
The water sports centre offers a sailing school and various craft for hire.
82210 Saint Nicolas de la Grave
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 95 50 00
Fumel swimming pool - Ouverture en Juin, juillet et août Horaires
Juin : mercredi, samedi et dimanche 15h-19h.
Juillet, août : tous les jours 10h-19h.
Avenue de Bonaguil 47 500 Fumel
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 71 02 88
Moissac municipal summer pool (July-August)
Open mornings from 10h30am to 1pm.
Afternoons from 3pm to 7.30.
Closed on Monday.
Open Sundays and bank holidays.
Route du Cacor
Tel : +33 (0)5 63 04 05 29
Water Park:
Water park with slides and pools located at Pujols, south west of Villeneuve-sur-Lot.
Villeneuve swimming pool
Rue Etienne Marcel Rue Etienne Marcel
47300 Villeneuve sur
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 70 98 12
Piscine de Malbentre
Rue de Malbentre
47300 Pujols (adjoining Villeneuve)
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 70 97 26
There are public tennis courts in most villages. Hourly tickets are bought at the tabacs or the tourist offices.
Walibi Aquitaine - located just a few kilometres away from Agen, Walibi Aquitaine nestles in over 30 hecatres of lush greenery, and is watched over by a genuine 18th Century castle. A world filled with pleasure, with its numerous rides, spectacular shows and special events that succeed each other at a relentless pace, where everyone will spend an unforgettable day out where strong emotions, thrills, laughter and enjoyment all intermingle! Situated northwest of Agen on the A62. Open 7 days a week from the middle of June through to the end of August, and at weekends outside this time. Children (3-11 yrs) €17, Adults €22.50.
Château de Caudouin
47310 Roquefort
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 96 58 32
Email : walibiaq@cda-parks.com
Web : www.walibi-aquitaine.fr
- Vineyards and Wine tasting -
Most of the Chateaux will welcome you. Chateau la Tuc will give you a tour of the wine making cellars. It also has a farm trail marked out where you can visit the little local church.
EARL Domaine de Latuc
Geneviève et Jean-François Meyan
Laborie
F 46700 Mauroux
Tel : +33 (0)5 65 36 58 63
Email : info@latuc.com
Vin du Tsar
47370 Thézac
Tel : +33 (0)5 53 40 72 76
Email : info@vin-du-tsar.tm.fr
Cahors Bio : lacapelle-cabanac
- Walking and Rambling -
The Lot valley is less busy than the Dordogne Valley further north but it is just as beautiful and spectacular. There is great scenery, lovely and varied footpaths which will lead you to many bastide villages. The region is steeped in history, not only its buildings but also its caves dating back to prehistoric times. You can walk and come across many medieval villages and markets along the way. The Lot valley around this region is built around a limestone plateau cut by deep valleys.
Diving :Bapteme in swimming pool ( Fumel) diving club: SCAF
Tournon d'Agenais: Pretty Royal bastide village from 1271 and on the route of St Jaques de Compostella with a lovely square and belfry tower superb views, leisure lake, restaurants, small supermarket and seasonal market.
Penne d'Agenais: Penn means hill crest in Celtic and this lovely restored 'arty ' village once had a castle built by Richard Coeur de Lion and has an interesting basilica, lovely views over the Lot river, restaurants and many artisans.
Beauville: Complete with arcades, gothic church and superb views, there are local shops leisure lake and a good value restaurant.
Monflanquin: Founded in 1256, this lovely colonnaded village with superb square and arcades, restaurants and shops and the house of the Black Prince.
Lauzerte: Nicknamed the Toledo of Quercy, its interesting square, which looks as if it's been turned up like a page of a book, sits in the centre of this lovely bastide village that has a choice of restaurants and shops.
Montcuq: A lively village dominated by the 12c Tour Comtale with a superb Sunday morning market, restaurants leisure lake and local shops.
Montaigu-de-Quercy: Was the site of a 12c castle built by Raymond V of Toulouse. Now this atmospheric lively village has a range of local shops a typical French market each Saturday and a large leisure lake.
St Antonin-Noble-Val: Once a Cathar stronghold this charming village has a good choice of restaurants shops and is close to the stunning Aveyron Gorge.
Bourg de Visa: A small local village close to the Gaulish spring 'source de St Quinin' with restaurant, small supermarket bank and Boulangerie.
Prayssac: With its memorable marble statue of Venus, is a lively village with an excellent Friday
market and a good range of shops, restaurants and a cinema.
Catus: Once the site of a 10c prior and with a 12c Chapter house, it has an excellent leisure lake and a small range of shops.
Roquecor: A sleepy laid back hilltop village with an excellent bar/restaurant and Sunday morning market.
St. Maurin: A sleepy half timbered village which includes the ruins of a 1097 abbey. It has a small shop and restaurant.
St-Cirq-Lapopie: One of the prettiest villages in France sitting
dramatically 330ft above the Lot.
Once owned by a 7th century bishop and once the home of surrealist Andre Breton. Many artisticshops and wonderful views.
