Discover Cancon, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine

Hiking and gastronomy go hand in hand on this track where you walk through plum and hazelnut orchards. The plums are made into prunes at the Lamouthe plum drying cooperation, which also produces Kokine sweets, made from hazelnuts. Local ‘charcuterie’ can be found at Jaffrenou (address : Terreblanque).

Hazelnut orchards will be omnipresent on this hike. From the church of Millac, you will perhaps accompany a few pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. You will end your little walk with a magnificent viewpoint from the hill of the old castle.

The GR® 654 crosses France starting in Vézelay, in Burgundy. It crosses the Lot-et-Garonne from north to south for nearly 150 km, from the plum trees of the Haut-Agenais to the sandy soils of the Landes de Gascogne, passing through the Lot and Garonne valleys.

Hills alternate with scenic views of the landscape, on this shady walk. In the summer months you will hear the excited cries of the swimmers of Lake Saint Chavit.

This panoramic walk allows you to discover the bastide of St-Pastour, the golf course, the hills, north of Villeneuve near the valley of the river Lot and the hill of Cailladelles.

Saint-Pastour stretches along the right bank of the Lot. The village is built on a clay and limestone soil, with a chaotic relief. Founded by Alphonse de Poitiers between 1250 and 1259, the bastide of Saint-Pastour crowns a narrow and elongated "pech", dominating the surrounding countryside. The numerous conflicts that threatened the country in the 14th and 15th centuries prompted the bastide to protect itself by building ramparts and fortified buildings. The protective walls were preserved until the 19th century, and the town still has traces of the ramparts and several defensive buildings, such as the old town gate crowned with a statue of Joan of Arc, an old well near the church and a wooden market hall. It is surrounded by a covered way dominated by the remains of the feudal castle.

This hike connects two hills; the one with the bastide of Castelnaud-de-Gratecambe and the one with Cailladelles. You will see many plum and hazelnut orchards, fields with cereals and duck farms.

From the long hill where Cailladelles is situated, this circuit gradually descends towards the valley of the river Lède. You will see plum and hazelnut orchards, and discover castles, churches and mills.

Two towns, two churches, plum orchards and hazelnuts, gastronomy on the farm, castles, dovecotes and traditional houses will welcome you and make you want to come back.

In the Haut Agenais Périgord region, just 2km from Cancon, the hazelnut capital, in the heart of the hazelnut and plum tree orchards, you will find the gîte La Prune. The guest house is totally independent and has a ground floor and a first floor. You will be charmed by its stone and wood structure, but also by the calm and relaxing setting. Get a rest and reload energy in the private pool. Surface 81 m². 3 rooms: 1 on the ground floor with 2 single beds. Bed linen and towelling can be hired. Wash room. Separate WC. Living room/equipped kitchen: Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave. Mezzanine with sofas and TV. Electric heating and a Godin wood burner. ½ acre of not fenced garden. Terrace of20 m². Parking. Baby equipment on request. Private pool of 8mx4m (open from May to October).

In the Haut-Agenais Périgord, only 1.5 km from Cancon, the capital of the hazelnut industry, the owners of the "Gamots Bas" have skilfully renovated their huge barn by creating 2 adjoining gîtes. They are not overlooked, pretty and bright. You will enjoy: the landscaped outdoor environment with a lovely view of the private lake where you can fish, the shared swimming pool, the hazelnut orchards and the hiking trails (one going to Santiago de Compostella). Surface: 90m². 3 bedrooms (2 upstairs) with 2 double beds and 2 single beds. Sheets and towels can be hired. 2 shower rooms, one en suite. 2 separate toilets. Equipped kitchenwith microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. Lounge/living room. Sofas. TV. Electric heating. Unfenced land 1500m². Terrace. Parking. Shared swimming pool :11mX5m (open from June to September). Fishing. Ping pong.

In the Haut-Agenais Périgord, only 1.5 km from Cancon, the capital of the hazelnut industry, your hosts have succeeded to make this pleasant, bright, private gite, respecting the traditional construction of their barn. You will enjoy the landscape, the pretty view of the lake where you can fish, the shared swimming pool, the hiking trails, including a hike that leads to Santiago de Compostela. Surface: 65 m². 2 bedrooms upstairs: one with a double bed and a bathroom and the other with 2 single beds and a shower room. Sheets and towels are for hire. 2 separate toilets. Kitchen: microwave, washing machine, dishwasher. Living/dining room with sofa and TV, electric heating. On 1500 m² of land. Terrace of 50m² with prieel. Parking space. Shared swimming pool of 11x5m (open from June to September). Fishing. Table tennis.

South-West region, limit Dordogne, 2.5km from the town of Cancon (all services and shops), beautiful character house dating from 1820, totally independent, with private swimming pool. Ideal for large families, the gîte Les Lavandes offers large volumes and remarkable comfort: fitted kitchen, dining room, large living room, 4 bedrooms (4x140, 4x90), 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets. Mobile reversible air conditioning in the attic bedrooms. Laundry room. Property of about 1500m² with lighted parking. Fully fenced swimming pool area of 400m². Private swimming pool open from June to September, safety cover, trampoline, hammock. Numerous hikes all around, fishing in the Dropt. Cancon: capital of the hazelnut. Sheets, towels and household linen included. Beds made. Tourist tax offered in July and August.

A pleasant atmosphere of tranquility, absolute privacy and a breathtaking view over an unspoilt landscape. Chavie is nestled in a hilly area at the end of a long driveway. It's a luxury vacation home for twelve in traditional style with a large private swimming pool. The house is spacious and bright, surrounded by a large garden and several terraces. At the entrance to the grounds stands an imposing millstone, a reminder of the ancient agricultural life of this region. Combined with the wooden beams, beautiful floors and fireplace, the house exudes a peaceful rural atmosphere. The interior is carefully furnished and decorated, with attention to detail. The house's special feature is the magnificent loft that connects the first floor to the upper floor. Beautiful bedrooms invite you to dream away in a cosy, comfortable atmosphere.

This charming guest house is ideally located near Périgord, in the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in an area rich in history and typical landscapes. Close to Cancon, capital of the hazelnut, Kris and Trevor welcome you with 3 very comfortable bedrooms located on the first floor of their house, but completely independent: accessible from an elevated terrace, each bedroom has a private shower room and WC, and adjustable beds (2x90 convertible into 180). From the terrace you can admire the heated swimming pool, which is shared by all guests. Inside, you'll find a lounge with TV and a dining room, as well as a shared kitchen and a mezzanine with table football and a library. Mobile mini projector (Android TV) available on request for each room. Breakfast included and table d'hôtes on reservation.

Located in the hazelnut capital, this family property is tastefully decorated and combines tranquillity and comfort. The surrounding countryside and the friendliness of the owners will help you enjoy your stay, while appreciating the many activities in the area. This single-storey house has a private indoor swimming pool, 3 bedrooms (2 with 140 cm beds and the other with a 160 cm bed), a bathroom, an open-plan kitchen opening onto the living room (dining room/lounge), enclosed grounds, a terrace, a garden and a pétanque court. Wi-Fi. We live in the basement during your stay. We have no overlooking view of the rental property, the entrance is separate, and our cars are parked in our woods so you won't hear us coming or going. We will only see you when you arrive and when you leave.

This former barn, typical of the region, was renovated in 2018 and decorated in the style of the island of La Reunion to welcome guests looking for a haven of peace. This gîte has all the necessary comfort for an optimal holiday with family or friends. The kitchenette is functional and fully equipped. In the living room, you will find board games and books for children. The bathroom includes a shower-washbasin-wc, towel radiator and washing machine. The master bedroom has a futon bed (Queen Size - 160x200) and a private terrace with a view of the hazelnut trees and our fruit trees. The 2nd bedroom has a bunk bed (bottom bed is 140 cm and the top bed is 90 cm). A private terrace with barbecue completes the idyllic picture of a friendly holiday. The gite has unlimited access to the swimming pool and its facilities.

With our guest rooms ideally located in the Coeur de Bastides region of the Haut-Agenais, we, Dario and Gerda, wanted to offer our guests a true haven of peace where they can recharge their batteries and fully enjoy their holidays, far from the hassles of everyday life. Our 3 guest rooms are located on the first floor of an old bourgeois house dating back to 1881. They each have their own shower room and WC and can be booked for one or more nights with breakfast included. We also offer a table d'hôte dinner consisting of a unique menu to be enjoyed all together cooked with fresh produce from our vegetable garden and supplied by local producers. To complete this quiet and relaxing atmosphere, our guests have access to the swimming pool, a table tennis table and fitness equipment.

Welcome to La Colline des Lauriers gîte! Adjoining the owners' house, the gîte enjoys a large enough area to ensure your privacy. It has its own entrance and private terrace, as well as 2 large bedrooms with double beds, a bathroom, toilet and an open-plan kitchen, dining area and living room where you can watch TV with Chromecast. Outside you will find a summer kitchen where you can have a barbecue, a small fridge is also available. The use of the swimming pool and its facilities is exclusively reserved for you. The gîte, garden and swimming pool are not suitable for children between 2 and 14 years old, but babies are welcome. As a couple or with friends, all the essentials are provided to guarantee a peaceful holiday.

20 km from Villeneuve-sur-Lot and 10 km from Monflanquin, Cancon is proud to present itself as the capital of hazelnuts: more than 95% of these dried fruits produced in France (approximately 7000 tons) pass through this commune located in the country of the bastides. Hazelnut trees (coudrier in old French) have always been found in the surrounding forests, but their cultivation in orchards, as with other fruit trees, is much more recent and only really developed from the 1970s-1980s. In the centre of the village, discover the Baltard-type market hall and above all, the medieval quarter and its small flowery streets, the panoramic site of the castle and its 11th century, which reminds us that Cancon controlled the Roman road from Agen to Périgueux. Don't leave without a visit of the Koki shop, which sells hazelnut-based products and prunes.

The Tourist Office gives guided tours of the village, from its historical streets to the incredible view offered at the château.

Multi-activity hall for sports. Municipal facility of 800 m² with a capacity of 600 people. Composed of a hall, a mezzanine, a room with a sink and a fridge, toilets and changing rooms. There is a car park. Located in the heart of the village, near the school and the town hall. On site: 50 folding polypropylene tables and 35 folding wooden tables; 400 chairs; a 40 m² podium. Used by the public (associations, schools, leisure centres, individuals, etc.) for sports activities and for various events (bingo, meals, garage sales, dance galas, etc.)

The Cancon media library provides 10,000 books, 500 CDs and 600 DVDs for loan. Five computers with internet access are also available. The library organises events and activities to delight readers. You can take part in all kinds of workshops. Exhibitions are hosted from time to time.

Located at the highest point of the Médiéval Quarter, in the old village of Cancon, this panorama and its orientation table offers a complete overview. To the south, the village and its road to the Dordogne, to the east, one of the most beautiful villages in France, Monflanquin and the castle of Biron, to the north, the orchards of hazelnut, plum and walnut trees with several irrigation lakes and to the west, the hazelnut and prune cooperative Unicoque. In the background, the Butte du Moulin de la Vierge overlooks the village of Monbahus.

This 2.4-hectare fishing lake is nestled in a small valley in the heart of the Lac de Cancon tourist centre. As well as fishing, you can enjoy a picnic and mini-golf. There's also a bar/restaurant/concert open from April to October, so you can enjoy this relaxing spot on your own or with the family. Carp night fishing, trout, roach, black-bass, tench. No-kill black-bass.

This couple of farmers welcomes you on their property to show you all the ways of the plum, from the tree to the sachet of prunes. They harvest, calibrate, condition the small fruit and make you taste it with a lot of generosity.

Le Casse-Noisette, a family-run business, stands out for its total commitment to food production, from growing hazelnut trees to creating delicious treats. We promote responsible, sustainable farming, with 27 hectares of orchards that are managed through agro-ecological practices to preserve biodiversity. Our commitment to the natural purity and richness of hazelnuts is reflected in our artisanal range, from spreadable to crunchy hazelnuts as well as fragrant oils and delicate flour. Each product is the result of a painstaking process and an unwavering passion for top quality.

Jean Marouty's farm offers you various beef and lamb parcels. You want to taste a quality meat? Don't hesitate any longer, reserve your parcel or retail pieces of highland cattle beef and lamb Solognot! To find out more about the breeding of this Scottish breed of cattle from the Highlands, come and visit us at the farm and we will show you our herds (please contact us beforehand by phone or email).

The Bergerie de Beaugas breeds Lacaune ewes and offers cheese, dairy products and lamb meat.

The restaurant "La tête d'ail" becomes Restaurant Azul. An inventive cuisine, with soul but without pretension, combining influences from different cultures with market cuisine, in a relaxed and family atmosphere.

Located in the center of Cancon, the pizzeria du château offers a large choice of pizzas. Discover their dessert pizzas to end the meal with a bit of sweetness. The pizzeria du château also offers kebabs, tray of chips, salads and sandwiches that you can take away back to yours.

Located in Cancon, capital of hazelnut, the Auberge des Glycines offers traditional regional cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Admire in the dining room of this charming inn artists paintings of the South-West. In a rustic setting, the Auberge des Glycines prepares grills but also traditional menus. Enjoy the menu of the day (except on weekends) for your. The team of the inn serves you on its shaded terrace in summer, by the pool. The restaurant also proposes guest rooms labeled "Gîtes de France".

Between the Dordogne and the Lot valley, the Restaurant du Lac welcomes you to Cancon, capital of the hazelnut. Choose our "à l'ardoise" formula which offers you a gourmet and seasonal local cuisine. In a warm atmosphere, taste our recipes prepared with typical products of the French South-West. The Restaurant du Lac also offers pizzas in the evening, to add an Italian touch. Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the dining room and admire the view of the lake located near the restaurant. It is possible to order your group meals, weddings, banquets, etc. in the restaurant. Every Friday evening, a concert is scheduled to conclude the week in music, around delicious tapas to be shared!

After many years delighting you at the Ferme Auberge de la Feuillade, Sandrine Facci is taking over the Table des Sens in Lougratte to make you rediscover the traditional flavours of our grandmothers' recipes. Everything is cooked with fresh seasonal ingredients. No frills, just taste to tantalise your taste buds.

A place, a view ... Located in the heart of the pretty bastide town of Castelnaud de Gratecambe and very close to the golf course, the Café Cambe is the ideal family restaurant to meet, share a meal, have a drink and have fun. Our chef Sandrine offers a unique menu every day at lunchtime from Monday to Friday, using seasonal products for the greatest pleasure of your taste buds. In the evening we serve tapas at the bar or on the terrace during the season. We also propose pizzas to take away from 6pm to 8pm

In the heart of the country of bastides, the restaurant "Le Relais des bastides" offers traditional cuisine based on fresh products and fish and seafood specialities. The restaurant also has a panoramic view of the Lot Valley.

The farm breeds palmipeds fat, bovine and milk produces. It also offers ducks with prunes, escalopes of ducks with fruits, foie gras with apples, tournedos of duck with ceps.

Enjoying an exceptional setting on the site of the Golf, La Suite offers fine and gourmet cuisine on one of the most beautiful terraces of Villeneuve with an outstanding view of the course and its orchards. It is the place of life of the golf, where everyone likes to meet to share their achievments or disappointments of the day, around lunch or simply a drink.

Located on the site of the Ferme Couderc, the restaurant La Baptistine welcomes you in an old farm of the XVIth century. Enjoy an inventive regional cuisine with south-west specialties accompanied by fresh vegetables from the market. To cool off during the summer months, sit on the shaded terrace to sip one of their homemade cocktails or enjoy a chilled cup of ice cream. During the months of July and August, a Gascon evening is organized every Tuesday to make you travel through the gastronomy of the Southwest. La Baptistine offers the possibility to organize all kinds of receptions on the spot: weddings, birthdays and various family celebrations. Set on a vast field of rolling meadows, Ferme Couderc offers you 25 spacious gîtes with many activities on site to relax and make your children happy.

In the Haut Agenais Périgord region, just 2km from Cancon, the hazelnut capital, in the heart of the hazelnut and plum tree orchards, you will find the gîte La Prune. The guest house is totally independent and has a ground floor and a first floor. You will be charmed by its stone and wood structure, but also by the calm and relaxing setting. Get a rest and reload energy in the private pool. Surface 81 m². 3 rooms: 1 on the ground floor with 2 single beds. Bed linen and towelling can be hired. Wash room. Separate WC. Living room/equipped kitchen: Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave. Mezzanine with sofas and TV. Electric heating and a Godin wood burner. ½ acre of not fenced garden. Terrace of20 m². Parking. Baby equipment on request. Private pool of 8mx4m (open from May to October).

This charming little gîte is located in the countryside and has been completely restored. It is set in a relaxing and green landscape. The gîte consists of a living room with kitchen, two bedrooms with bathroom; one bedroom with double bed (140x195) and one bedroom with two single beds. On the first floor, a mezzanine with a convertible bed (130x195) and two armchairs. In a corner of the landing a small office. Private terrace. The swimming pool, the summer kitchen, the outdoor games and the garden are to be shared with the occupants of the guest rooms.

In the Haut-Agenais Périgord, only 1.5 km from Cancon, the capital of the hazelnut industry, the owners of the "Gamots Bas" have skilfully renovated their huge barn by creating 2 adjoining gîtes. They are not overlooked, pretty and bright. You will enjoy: the landscaped outdoor environment with a lovely view of the private lake where you can fish, the shared swimming pool, the hazelnut orchards and the hiking trails (one going to Santiago de Compostella). Surface: 90m². 3 bedrooms (2 upstairs) with 2 double beds and 2 single beds. Sheets and towels can be hired. 2 shower rooms, one en suite. 2 separate toilets. Equipped kitchenwith microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. Lounge/living room. Sofas. TV. Electric heating. Unfenced land 1500m². Terrace. Parking. Shared swimming pool :11mX5m (open from June to September). Fishing. Ping pong.

In the Haut-Agenais Périgord, only 1.5 km from Cancon, the capital of the hazelnut industry, your hosts have succeeded to make this pleasant, bright, private gite, respecting the traditional construction of their barn. You will enjoy the landscape, the pretty view of the lake where you can fish, the shared swimming pool, the hiking trails, including a hike that leads to Santiago de Compostela. Surface: 65 m². 2 bedrooms upstairs: one with a double bed and a bathroom and the other with 2 single beds and a shower room. Sheets and towels are for hire. 2 separate toilets. Kitchen: microwave, washing machine, dishwasher. Living/dining room with sofa and TV, electric heating. On 1500 m² of land. Terrace of 50m² with prieel. Parking space. Shared swimming pool of 11x5m (open from June to September). Fishing. Table tennis.

These 6 single-storey apartments, in a group of 11 rentals, each with a terrace, are located on a vast 5-hectare property with a lake, swimming pool, mini-golf as well as sports, cultural and manual activities for children and adults (only during the summer period). Surface area: 36m². 1 bedroom with 1x140cm. Shower room. WC. Kitchen/living room with microwave. Wifi (in the restaurant). Washing machine in shared laundry room. Clic-clac for 2 persons. Bench seat. Gas central heating. Property of 5ha with private space in front of each rental. terrace. Parking space. Enclosed communal pools with paddling pool (11.5m x 3.5m) and 2 pools (8mx8m and 11mx11m). Table tennis.Swing. Badminton. Volleyball. Bowling green. Mini-golf. Bar/restaurant/pizzeria with free concerts.

These 4 single-storey apartments, in a group of 11 rentals, each with a terrace, are located on a vast 5-hectare property with a lake, swimming pool, mini-golf as well as sports, cultural and manual activities for children and adults (only during the summer period). Area: 45m². 2 bedrooms with 1x140cm and 3x80cm. Shower room. WC. Kitchen/living room with microwave. Washing machine in shared laundry room. Clic-clac for 2 persons. Wifi (in the restaurant). Gas central heating. Property of 5 ha with private space in front of each rental. Terrace. Car park. Enclosed communal pools with paddling pool (11.5mx3.5m) and 2 pools (8mx8m and 11mx11m). Table tennis. Portico. Badminton. Volleyball. Bowling green. Mini-golf. Bar/restaurant/pizzeria, concerts on site.

Between Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Bergerac, the town of Cancon welcomes you to its free municipal campervan area. It offers 15 pitches and several services in addition to the village shops. A stroll through the streets of the medieval quarter and the climb to the panoramic site of the castle complete your stay.

These 6 furnished apartments, on one level are part of a complex of 11 rentals, each with its own terrace and located on a vast property covering 5 ha. with a lake, swimming pool and crazy golf,… There are also plenty of sports activities and cultural and creative workshops for children and adults alike (only during the summer season).

Camping du Lac in Cancon, the capital of hazelnut, is nestled in a peaceful undergrowth in the heart of the hills overlooking the Lot valley, 20 km from the bastide town of Villeneuve-sur-Lot and about 40 km from Bergerac in the Dordogne. Fishing lake, swimming pool, bar-restaurant, sports activities, mini-golf, bowling alley... You are spoilt for choice to liven up your days! A club welcomes adults and children who can play numerous games. The campsite is shaded and has about thirty delimited pitches, with barbecue, sanitary block, private swimming pool, bowling pitch, playground, miniature golf course, volleyball court and various animations. A washing machine is at your disposal. There are also 3 fully equipped Safari Tents with 2 bedrooms and kitchen as well as 12 furnished T2 and T3 gîtes with private terrace.

These 4 single-storey apartments, in a group of 11 rentals, each with a terrace, are located on a vast 5-hectare property with a lake, swimming pool, mini-golf as well as sports, cultural and manual activities for children and adults (only during the summer period). Area: 45m². 2 bedrooms with 1x140cm and 4x90 cm. Shower room. WC. Kitchen/living room with microwave. Washing machine in shared laundry room. Gas central heating. Private space. Terrace. Parking space. Enclosed collective swimming pools with paddling pool (11.5cmx3.5cm) and 2 pools (8mx8m and 11mx11m). Pets allowed.