Explore Pont-du-casse, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine

Pony club for sport, holiday village for relaxation, botanical garden for discovery, this walk offers great opportunities for relaxation and green leisure...

Casse, which means oak or oak wood in Occitan, gave its name to this village on the outskirts of Agen. Slightly steep slopes punctuate this hike in the first foothills of the Pays de Serres.

This long hike in the Agen countryside, will make you discover, in the uneven relief of the hillsides of the Pays de Serres, large farms, houses of character, dovecotes, orchards and traditional cultures...

Starting from the car park at the foot of the recently restored windmill, this short easy walk will take you twice across the road to the Verona valley and its stream, the Courbarieux.

Lake, fountains and wash houses offer refreshing stops on this circuit, traced in the tormented landscape of the Pays de Serres, at the gates of Agen and the Garonne valley. Following the floods of 1993, the Syndicat Intercommunal d'Aménagement de La Masse et de La Laurendanne decided to build a flood protection structure. Since 1998, this 22-hectare reservoir has been recovering water from a catchment area of 880 hectares and can collect a volume of water of 1,172,000 m³ Landscaping has enabled the reservoir to be integrated into the natural environment and an agreement has been signed with the Lot-et-Garonne federation for fishing and protection of the aquatic environment.

This fairly rugged hike will take you along steep, shady paths through the hills of the Agen region of the Pays de Serres.

The first part of the circuit rises progressively in the wooded hillsides of the Bellette, offering vast viewpoints. The second part runs at the bottom of the Masse valley and can be extended around the lake.

This short hike with very steep climbs is often shaded. It starts on the banks of the lake of Talives, a very popular place for fishermen in Agen.

From the village, land of the Romans and the Templars, the paths follow one another between the valley, the cliff and the hillsides to offer you wonderful views of the Pays de Serres.

Between heritage, shady paths, viewpoints and through the Bois de Courties, this hike will take you to the remains of the church of Roudoulous. Situated on an Ancient Roman Road between Agen and Cahors, Sauvagnas remains a village of character with a past steeped in history. Former Commandery of the Order of the Templars around 1235, then of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem (Order of Malta), it was visited by Bertrand de Goth, the future Pope Clement V on 01 July 1304. The remains are numerous, the presence of numerous washhouses, fountains and wells, source of life, attests to the omnipresence of man on the territory. Finally, the walker will not fail to discover the Church of St-Jean de Salvy where the relics of St-Salvy, the altar and the bell of the old church of Le Roudoulous dating from 1592 can be found.

Just outside Agen, in a renovated former farmhouse, the Bois de Darel gîte is ideal for large families or groups of friends. Set in the countryside, it has all the advantages of a nearby town. With its large enclosed garden, the Bois de Darel gîte offers a large living room with kitchen, dining area and TV, a bedroom (1x160), a shower room, a toilet and a second small living room with TV. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms (3x140), a shower room with WC. Private garden terrace. Reserved parking in the courtyard. Other accommodation on site (including owner). Free Wifi. Tourist tax. Walygator and Aqualand parks, Monky, train station and shops in Agen, AquaSud swimming pool, Darel equestrian center and Happy Forest park nearby. Numerous walks around the gîte. Reversible air conditioning on ground floor (fans upstairs). Gourmet markets every summer.

5km from Agen, in a residential area, enjoy a single-storey gîte. With its lovely views, private pool and large terrace, it's the ideal place for a family. Close to the shops of Pont du Casse, you'll be on the garden level of the owners' house, not overlooked by them. The gîte overlooks a 2-hectare park planted with trees and flowers on the hillside, with plenty of facilities for children: equipped swing, slide, 3-meter trampoline and private swimming pool. The view over the surrounding valleys will give your vacation a calm and relaxing character!

La ferme de Belle Combe eco-lodge welcomes you all year round for your weekends or vacations. You'll be welcomed by Flore and Sébastien, who like to merge worlds: combining the simple and the chic, commitment and relaxation, and micro-farming to great effect. The oasis is in the immediate vicinity of numerous services and amenities, yet in a bubble of greenery and calm. Just 10 minutes from Agen, you'll enjoy a complete change of scenery thanks to the natural swimming pool, a real invitation to get away from it all. The gardens and birdsong will help you relax, while the self-sufficient energy supply invites you to chat. As for pétanque, it's just a pretext for an aperitif! In the evening, the two large bedrooms, built using bio-sourced materials, offer absolute comfort. An inspiring place to discover!

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

At the gates of Agen, the Domaine de Carlabas welcomes you in a rural and natural setting. The gîte has been fitted out in the farm of the domain, out of sight, not far from the stable (restored to welcome receptions). On the ground floor : a kitchen equipped with a sitting area and a pinball machine, a living room with a dining area and a sitting room with a fireplace - a PMR bedroom (2x80 or 1x160) with a shower room and WC, and a bedroom (1x160) with a shower room. WC and linen room. Upstairs : a bedroom (1x180) with bathroom (bathtub, shower, WC), a bedroom (4x90) with shower room, WC and dressing room, and a living room with sofa bed for 2 persons with desk and TV. Air conditioning on the floor. Covered terrace with plancha. Private garden not fenced. Salt pool, shared with the owners, open from May to September, 11x6m pool, 1m to 2m deep, with alarm and fence, shower. Free Wifi.

Surrounded by woods and bordered by a hiking trail, you'll enjoy the melody of nature while being close to all amenities. Everything you need for a peaceful stay, with plenty of cultural and sporting activities nearby.

Our 2.5-hectare estate is set on a hill in a peaceful valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, sparkling starry skies and absolute silence. At the heart of the property is the guest house, home to our charming chambres d'hôtes. Next door is the charming Maison d'Amis (currently being renovated) and La Grange, an authentic detached barn dating from the mid-19th century. On site, you'll find plenty of space to relax and recharge your batteries. There's a vegetable garden, fruit trees, a chicken coop and a 10x5 m swimming pool to cool off in. For a wellness break, you can book a relaxing massage on site. There's plenty of space for children to play freely and explore nature.

In a hushed, refined setting, come and enjoy a quality show worthy of the greatest cabarets in this venue that has become a must for Agen's nightlife. A Parisian revue performed by skilled artists, where the famous French Cancan, star resemblances, feathers, rhinestones and sequins hold no secrets for the pleasure of all. Show for all audiences. Seminars possible before or after the show. Stage, sound and video-projection facilities available. July and August: Hall rental for weddings, christenings, seminars, and rental of the lakeside park for summer meals or guinguette evenings.

La Palombière hall for rent, in the heart of the forest. For meetings, seminars, birthdays, christenings, communions, family reunions. Catering and entertainment available.

Welcome to the Ferme de Belle Combe eco-location! We welcome you all year round for your corporate seminars or meetings. A beautiful, bright 50 m² room with two large bay windows overlooking the natural swimming pool and terrace, the space is modular, allowing you to arrange tables and seating to suit your needs. The room is equipped with a large screen with the latest connections, a paper-board and wifi. We can organize everything for you, from the coffee reception to the 100% plant-based, zero-waste lunch, including a tour of the eco-location if you wish. We work in collaboration with local partners for team-building workshops/activities on site or departing from the eco-location. Maximum capacity is 30 people.

At the gates of Agen, the botanical garden of Darel is installed on the site of a former tile factory in Pont-du-Casse. Covering more than 2 hectares, this garden, classified as a "Jardin de France", is a real reserve of regional flora, preserving various endangered plants. To familiarise you with each species, small signs indicate their common and learned names as you stroll through the garden. Extend yourself in front of the red tulip of Agenais, admire a meadow of wild orchids, smell the lemongrass in the massif of aromatic plants, discover the properties of medicinal plants and, in autumn, collect mushrooms in this garden decidedly full of surprises And if you are lucky enough to meet André Bayze, head of the Darel Botanical Garden, the visit takes a playful and fascinating tour thanks to the wonderful stories he tells you.

Romanesque building from the 11th century, built by the Templars of the Order of the Knights of Malta In the 14th century, the church passed into the hands of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem. The plan of this church is reminiscent of some oratories from the Carolingian period. It was restored in the 20th century Its dimensions are 16 m long, 6.40 m wide and 12.80 m high. The rectangular nave opens directly onto a magnificent triumphal arch that gives access to a narrow, vaulted sanctuary, ending in an ovoid apse. The floor is covered with large slabs arranged in a cross. To the south, a side chapel was added, with slabs in the shape of a flower. The bell tower is built over the arch of the sanctuary and is shaped like a pinnacle. On the outside, a fragment of the cornice is decorated with modillions with crude heads or geometric figures.

Ideal for events, seminars, product launches, parties... We welcome you all year round to organize your events. Take advantage of our turnkey offer if you don't want to take charge of the entire organization (service providers).

Lac de Bajamont (24hectares)

Lac de Talives (16 hectares)

Bon-Encontre est une véritable aubaine pour les amoureux de patrimoine et d'histoire. Son riche passé a laissé de nombreux vestiges. Quatre châteaux, datant du Moyen Âge, et servant d'avant-poste à la défense d'Agen, ont subsisté ; Pleneselve, Castelnoubel, Paradou, Martinet. Ils méritent le coup d'oeil mais ne se visitent pas. Qu'à cela ne tienne, vous allez découvrir deux sites exceptionnels. D'abord la basilique. Elle a été édifiée sur l'emplacement où une statue miraculeuse de la Vierge fut découverte en 1550. La statue est toujours là, abritée dans un reliquaire derrière le maître autel. Bien entendu, elle a donné lieu à d'importants pèlerinages. A tel point qu'en 1891 une statue monumentale de la Vierge fut érigée sur le coteau de la Rocal. Depuis la voie verte du canal, vous accèderez facilement à ce plateau. La vue y est imprenable !

The Little Lake, the Garden of Paradise... Come and taste local meat and fish cooked over a wood fire in a peaceful setting by the water, in the shade of a magnificent willow tree. Outdoor summer restaurant open on sunny evenings (lunch from 20 people on reservation). It can also be privatized for your receptions, seminars ...

The restaurant le Caoulet welcomes you with its traditional cuisine for a moment of conviviality.

L'Océanis is a semi-gastronomic restaurant with fish specialities. It will delight you with its seasonal dishes composed of always fresh products. It also offers a take-away service to order. Come and enjoy its shaded panoramic terrace.

It is in a friendly, sober and relaxed place that the Plancher Des Vaches welcomes you for a tasting of local meats (100% French), wines and delicious tapas in 3 different areas with a sit-down catering service.

Locavore brewery with an organic trend. Installed in the multiplex Cap'Cinéma, Yan Douady, Julie Modat and their team offer you suggestions of the day, directly from the market supply and surrounding productions, organic draught beer and products raised and grown in Lot-et-Garonne.

The Vikings have decided to visit Boé, near Agen, and plan to stay! This is your opportunity to visit them! Explore new horizons and our menu created by these great adventurers in a 400 m2 complex. Ragnar and his men are waiting for you in Boé with axes in hand to test your strength and beat the strongest Viking before the end of Ragnarök. It's up to you to show your skills in front of Valkyrie who will guide you through the challenges: axe throwing, darts and table soccer.

Games complex including - 8 axe throwing tracks. - a games room for young and old. And a restaurant with a Viking theme.

L'Abri 111 is a games bar whose vocation is to offer as many video games and board games as possible at bar prices. There are 10 networked computers, a retro gaming area and more modern consoles, 4 Warhammer game tables as well as the possibility of broadcasting e-sport matches. A wide range of beers, soft drinks and cocktails are on offer.

Le Nostradamus invites you to taste its contemporary cuisine in an old 15th century farmhouse Located 3 minutes from the center of Agen, this house of character welcomed Michel de Nostre-Dame "Nostradamus" and his family. Sit in its spacious room with a large fireplace that houses exhibitions of painters, or on its shaded terrace surrounded by greenery. The menus and dishes are elaborated from fresh quality products. The menu changes every month. The Chef adds his creative touch for the delight of your taste buds. The restaurant adheres to the charter of Master Restaurateurs. A convivial meeting room is also at your disposal with specialized formulas.

Traditional Indian cuisine.

Just outside Agen, in a renovated former farmhouse, the Bois de Darel gîte is ideal for large families or groups of friends. Set in the countryside, it has all the advantages of a nearby town. With its large enclosed garden, the Bois de Darel gîte offers a large living room with kitchen, dining area and TV, a bedroom (1x160), a shower room, a toilet and a second small living room with TV. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms (3x140), a shower room with WC. Private garden terrace. Reserved parking in the courtyard. Other accommodation on site (including owner). Free Wifi. Tourist tax. Walygator and Aqualand parks, Monky, train station and shops in Agen, AquaSud swimming pool, Darel equestrian center and Happy Forest park nearby. Numerous walks around the gîte. Reversible air conditioning on ground floor (fans upstairs). Gourmet markets every summer.

5km from Agen, in a residential area, enjoy a single-storey gîte. With its lovely views, private pool and large terrace, it's the ideal place for a family. Close to the shops of Pont du Casse, you'll be on the garden level of the owners' house, not overlooked by them. The gîte overlooks a 2-hectare park planted with trees and flowers on the hillside, with plenty of facilities for children: equipped swing, slide, 3-meter trampoline and private swimming pool. The view over the surrounding valleys will give your vacation a calm and relaxing character!

Contemporary sunny and luxury house located in a quiet and green spot of the South-West, between Dordogne and Gers, in the heart of Pays de Serres, at 7 km from Agen and 1 km from shopping.

La ferme de Belle Combe eco-lodge welcomes you all year round for your weekends or vacations. You'll be welcomed by Flore and Sébastien, who like to merge worlds: combining the simple and the chic, commitment and relaxation, and micro-farming to great effect. The oasis is in the immediate vicinity of numerous services and amenities, yet in a bubble of greenery and calm. Just 10 minutes from Agen, you'll enjoy a complete change of scenery thanks to the natural swimming pool, a real invitation to get away from it all. The gardens and birdsong will help you relax, while the self-sufficient energy supply invites you to chat. As for pétanque, it's just a pretext for an aperitif! In the evening, the two large bedrooms, built using bio-sourced materials, offer absolute comfort. An inspiring place to discover!

Enjoy a stay in this complex of 12 independent chalets near the village of Pont du Casse. Just a few kilometres from the village and its shops and services you can relax in a calm environment among the trees and greenery. A horse riding centre is just next to the holiday village. A golf course is just 1 km away.

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

In the heart of the South West, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse and a stone's throw from Agen, the Darel site welcomes you to a 35-hectare wooded estate. This village of 14 chalets is ideal for a green holiday and offers 3 ranges of accommodation. Single-storey chalet including a living room with a fully equipped kitchenette, sofa bed for 2, 2 bedrooms (1x140 + 2x90 bunk beds), shower room and separate toilet. Common barbecues. Free access to the common laundry. Numerous activities on site or nearby.

At the gates of Agen, the Domaine de Carlabas welcomes you in a rural and natural setting. The gîte has been fitted out in the farm of the domain, out of sight, not far from the stable (restored to welcome receptions). On the ground floor : a kitchen equipped with a sitting area and a pinball machine, a living room with a dining area and a sitting room with a fireplace - a PMR bedroom (2x80 or 1x160) with a shower room and WC, and a bedroom (1x160) with a shower room. WC and linen room. Upstairs : a bedroom (1x180) with bathroom (bathtub, shower, WC), a bedroom (4x90) with shower room, WC and dressing room, and a living room with sofa bed for 2 persons with desk and TV. Air conditioning on the floor. Covered terrace with plancha. Private garden not fenced. Salt pool, shared with the owners, open from May to September, 11x6m pool, 1m to 2m deep, with alarm and fence, shower. Free Wifi.