Camping Le Ch'timi: adventures in Touzac, Lot, Midi-Pyrénées

Le Puy, Rocamadour, Gourdon: the Way of Compostela enters Lot-et-Garonne at Montayral, in the Lot valley. As far as Penne d'Agenais, the landscape of the Haut-Agenais opens up on panoramas and reveals the richness of its heritage, such as the bastide of Tournon d'Agenais.

In addition to two loops of 2 and 15 km, we offer an intermediate circuit of 8 km in a wooded area of the Périgord forest which hides the castle of Bonaguil.

This fortified castle, listed as a "Major Site of Aquitaine", stands on a rocky spur. It is unique in Europe, illustrating the evolution of defence techniques from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

This short thematic walk goes around the castle of Bonaguil through the traditional vegetation of the Haut-Agenais Périgord, oaks, chestnut trees, hornbeams, boxwoods, brooms, etc. Old iron ore quarries can be seen in the woods, reminding us of the region's iron and steel past. Seven thematic tables will help you discover the history of this area from 7000 years ago to the present day. The castle, "Major site of Aquitaine", exudes a rare serenity. It is built on a rocky spur in the middle of the forest, far from the main roads. It is the work of Baron Béranger de Roquefeuil who, from 1480 to 1520, transformed the initial 13th century castle into a masterpiece of military architecture, where medieval defensive attributes rub shoulders with fire artillery (remarkable dungeon in the shape of a ship's bow, curtains, barbican...).

This long hike follows the paths of the GR de Pays Châteaux et Bastides en Haut-Agenais Périgord, from Condat to Bonaguil and from Montayral to Condat, those of the GR 36 from Bonaguil to Saint-Martin-le-Redon and then the GR 652 from Saint-Martin to the castle of Montayral.

As a link between Quercy and Agenais, the Lot changes at Montayral. Twisted in the causses, it widens its meanders here. On the circuit, the contrast is striking between the limestone plateau planted with fir trees and the oaks of the plain.

Plum tree orchards and vineyards alternate with wooded hills and arid pechs of the Quercy gates along this circuit. You can also discover the Lagrolère astronomical observatory. The association which occupies it, Gap-Est 47 exists since more than 20 years. At the beginning, the club met in premises lent by the town hall of Montayral to build its observation equipment. As the group of volunteers with a passion for astronomy continued to grow, they decided to create activities to introduce groups of individuals and schools to their passion. Little by little the association acquired observation instruments and then the observatory was built in the commune of Montayral with the support of the community of communes of Fumélois-Lémance and the Conseil Général.

An essential means of communication when roads and bridges were rare, if not non-existent, navigation on the Lot had its golden age in the 17th and 18th centuries. Boats and barrels, made on the spot, allowed the trade of wine, flour and local handicrafts: sugar cauldrons, carpentry nails, paper bales, building stones, etc... to supply the great port of Bordeaux and the sugar islands. On the way back, spices, salt, silk and dried fish went up the river. Successive wars, the decline of Bordeaux, but also the advent of the railways in 1869 (Capdenac/Cahors/Agen line) condemned merchant transport. The Lot was declassified as a navigable river in 1926. In recent years, the renovation of the locks has enabled houseboats and barges to reclaim this waterway.

This linear walk, marked out in yellow-red, is a stage of the GR de Pays "Châteaux et Bastides en Haut-Agenais Périgord". It links the castle of Fumel and the river Lot to the castle of Bonaguil, one of the high places of tourism in the Lot et Garonne.

Near Quercy and Périgord, on the banks of the Lot, fortified water mill (loopholes and gatehouse) dating from the 13th century. Exceptional view of one of the most beautiful rivers in France.

As you enter the Périgord noir and the Quercy, next to the Château des Rois ducs (13th century) which used to be owned by the Prince Noir, a place filled with history, overlooking the Lémance and the Sendroux valleys, come and revitalise yourself in this stone guest house. Quietness and rest are assured.

As you enter the Périgord noir and the Quercy, overlooking the Château des Rois ducs's (13th century) ditches, the Lémance and Sendroux valleys, come recharge yourself in this stone guest house. Quietness and rest are assured.

Near the Périgord noir, the Quercy, the Dordogne and Monpazier, overlooking the Château des Rois ducs's (13th century) ditches, the Lémance and Sendroux valleys, come revitalise yourself in this stone guest house.

In the heart of the South-West, between Bordeaux and Toulouse, at the gateway to the Quercy region, this large-capacity gîte has been converted from 17th-century stables. Right in the heart of the Thézac-Perricard PGI terroir, Domaine de Lancement is a family-run organic estate, part of the Bienvenue à la Ferme network. Independent winemaker Sandrine and cattle breeder Guillaume will show you around the estate and let you taste their products. The gîte is set away from the farm, with its 3000 m² garden. Ground floor: large 70 m² living room with fitted kitchen, dining area, lounge, PMR bedroom (1x160) with private PMR shower room/WC, WC and laundry room. Upstairs, 1 master suite (2x90 convertible into 180 - 1x90) with private shower room/WC, 3 bedrooms (2x180 and 1x160), 1 dormitory (2x90, 1x140), 1 shower room with WC, 1 bathroom, 1 separate WC. Private terrace and saltwater pool.

Between Agenais and Quercy regions, this house, on the crest of a hill and on the edge of a hamlet, offers clear views of the valley. A stone and wooden former barn (300m from the owners' house), it is situated on a 1 ha ground.

Close to the Dordogne and the Lot, in the heart of the valley of the Lémance, come and relax in this old barn restored in exposed stone and wood from the property. Close to the Château de Bonaguil (3 kms), the Museum of Prehistory (2 kms), the bastide from Villefranche and the Dordogne (10kms). Calm and rest guaranteed where you can rub shoulders with cows limousines in the neighboring meadow.

Close to Tournon d'Agenais and the river Lot, in the heart of the Quercy blanc you will find just two footsteps away from the village of Thézac an old stone barn with exposed beams (owner's house nearby) on a non fenced terrain of 10.000m². The gîte has: a big livingroom with an equipped kitchen, livingroom (couch-bed), a bathroom (big Italian shower) with a toilet. Upstairs, on the mezzanine the parents room (bed of 140). Bed linen and towels provided. There is a washing machine and dryer in a room next to the house you will shere with the owners. Ideal for walks (path of St Jacques de Compostelle, the legend of the Tsar wine, hills of the Quercy), Bastides (Tournon d'Agenais), the castle of Bonaguil, Padirac, boattrips on the Lot. Situated : 60km of Cahors and 40km from Agen, 10kms from Fumel and its services.

In the heart of Quercy blanc, near Tournon d'Agenais and the Lot, a stone's throw from the village of Thézac, this old stone barn and exposed beams has been completely renovated, on a plot of 10,000m². Adjoining another gîte, Miret 2 gîte comprises on the ground floor: a large air-conditioned living room with fitted kitchen, living room, lounge with Chesterfield leather sofas, a shower room with WC. On the lower half-level, a bedroom with 160 bed. Accessible by a staircase of a few steps, bedroom with 2 90 cm beds, ideal for children. For walks: hikes, country houses, Bonaguil castle, Padirac pit, walks on the Lot. Electric heating and reversible air conditioning. Motorcycle garage. Covered shelter with garden furniture, barbecue. Private garden and large common area. Sheets, cleaning and towels included. Possibility to rent the 2 lodgings (8 people).

Welcome to "Cammas", a charming house in Lot-et-Garonne, an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday in the countryside, near Périgord and Quercy (50 minutes from Bergerac airport, 2 hours from Toulouse and Bordeaux airports , 1 hour from the towns of Agen, Bergerac and Cahors, 10 minutes from Fumel). Nestled in a peaceful hamlet, our cottage offers an authentic experience to tourists looking for tranquility and discovery. The cottage is located at the gates of the villages classified among the most beautiful in France (Penne d'Agenais, Pujols, Monflanquin and Tournon d'Agenais) offering privileged access to a remarkable historical heritage as well as its medieval castles (Gavaudun, Biron , Bonaguil). The surrounding area is ideal for hiking, gastronomy and exploring local culture, offering plenty of activities for an enriching holiday.

Built between the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, on a base from the second half of the 13th century, Bonaguil is an absolute model of a fortified castle, a unique ensemble in Europe. It illustrates the evolution of defense techniques from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, up to the beginnings of Vauban fortifications in the perspective of fire artillery. At the gateway to the Lot and Périgord, in Lot-et-Garonne, the Château de Bonaguil is remarkably preserved. Towers, keep, drawbridge, cave, seigneurial hall, oratory, graffiti, underground passages, etc., a visit to the castle is a real journey through time. It welcomes you, day and night, from the top of its keep to the cool of its cave for thrilling visits, activities, workshops and an escape game that take you back to the Middle Ages.

The charming little village of Condat is located at the confluence of the Lot and the Thèze. The Napoleon bridge spans the river, which was once important for the local economy. Take a stroll through the village, where you will discover the flour and paper mills that have been converted into residences. The Saint Hippolyte church, rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War, has modillions and perforated metopes from the original Romanesque church. You can visit the nearby artisanal tile factory.

Fumel Castle overlooks the Lot River. The original fortress, which guarded the border between Quercy and Agenais, was transformed by the lords of Fumel during the Renaissance and the classical period. The castle now houses the town hall services. The flower-filled terraces and the old adjoining park are accessible to visitors.

You can borrow up to 4 books and 2 magazines for 3 weeks. Free registration (you need to provide a proof of address or an ID). You also have access to the digital multimedia library. There are events for children, exhibitions, literary gathering cafe (crime novels), reading clubs and readout sessions.

Room of the Journeymen where are presented masterpieces executed by the Aspiring Journeymen. The Journeymen of Fumel, in partnership with the tourist office Fumel-Vallée of the Lot, open the doors of its Cayenne! Welcome by a Journeyman - your guide for the occasion - You can admire various masterpieces created by the Aspirants: brassware, glass, metal, wood so many materials which, under the expert fingers appear as much as a masterpiece.

Maison Roucadil offers a guided discovery of the workshops for transforming Ente plums into Agen prunes and a tasting. Discover our specialties around prunes but also many other local products in our shops (Périgord walnuts, Lot-et-Garonne hazelnuts, almonds from the South of France, mi-cuites mirabelles, chocolate-coated fruits, homemade chocolates, baskets, wines, foie gras, ...). We are Artisan Chocolatiers.

Fumel's hydroelectric power station was started after WW2. It was reserved for the electric power supply of the metallurgic factory. This power station is of the "in real time" type. A concrete building, it is composed of a 7m high dam with valves which, apart from transporting the water towards to "Kapler" turbines, allows to regulate the height of the Lot river's water. The production enables 7.000 houses to get a clean and sustainable energy. A water tower is also on site.

This "Découvertes Romanes" tour lets you stroll from village to village at your own pace, and combine it with the many suggestions put forward by the Fumel-Vallée du Lot Tourist Office, broadening your curiosity in the fields of heritage, gastronomy, walking and hiking in our region. In the region, Romanesque art experienced its greatest development in the 12th century, benefiting from a calmer society and, above all, a demographic and economic boom. The result was a multitude of rural churches with very simple plans. Sculpture, where it existed, was rather basic, as communities did not have the means to employ experienced sculptors, with the exception of the priorale of Monsempron-Libos, which was dependent on the powerful abbey of Aurillac. More than 65 churches have been identified in the Fumel Vallée du Lot area.

Discover the Thézac-Perricard IGP! At the Domaine de Lancement you can taste beautiful vintages. Red, rosé and white wines, a complete range of wines to satisfy your curious palates. After a career abroad and precious experiences in several castles and estates in Bordeaux, Blayais and Cahors, Sandrine brings her experience, her know-how and this always in an organic approach to agriculture.

Agen prunes produced on the farm and for sale on site: semi-cooked in sachets, plum jam, prune aperitif, prunes in brandy and prune pulp

At the foot of the castle of Bonaguil, restaurant with a view over the castle from the shaded or covered terrace. Traditional and Alsacian cuisine, made from fresh and local products. In the afternoon, you can have some sweet crepe, ice cream, homemade pastry, hot or cold beverage. One-time musical events, the dates are announced at the Tourist Office and on the restaurant's website.

At the foot of the Bonaguil castle, Marlyse's table offers homemade pastries, ice-cold infusions with fresh products prepared by the owner, lemonades, organic beers. A selection of prestigious teas and coffees. Each season Marlyse makes you discover his favorites. A beautiful terrace shaded by a wisteria overlooking the castle and a small indoor design room for rainy days in the fall.

Traditionnal brasserie, pizzeria and bar, with a terrace for the sunny days.

Iconic fast food chain offering burgers and fries menus, desserts and milkshakes.

Take-away pizza.

In the town center, this traditional restaurant with air-condition overlooks the Lot Valley. The terrace offers a nice view over Fumel's castle. Specialities: local dishes, confit of duck, filet, foie gras. There is also a buffet set menu.

Friterie at Yvonne, large room and beautiful shaded terrace. Yvonne makes only home-made fries, typical northern snacks, cakes, mexicano, lumpias, kebabs, sausages, sandwiches, salads, Italian-style ice cream, etc.

Fast-food restaurant serving Reunionese specialties, mainly takeaway, but you can also eat in (seating 8). Reservations (48 hours in advance) are possible for groups (16 places maximum).

The restaurant La Tablette de Brigitte immerses you into traditionnal cuisine where meals are homemade. Try Brigitte's specialities inside, or outside on the furnished terrace, every noon. On Friday evenings from 7.30 to 11 PM, once a month, we organize theme evenings (on booking) and on Sundays from 7AM to 2PM, breakfasts and meals at 12am. Piano theme every monday noon.

Situated near Périgord, a few kilometers away from numerous renowned sites of the Dordogne and the Lot, we propose you a holiday cottage for 4 pers, a holiday cottage for 6 - 10 pers and 2 guest houses. To discover in family or with friends. Raised park and direct access to the banks of the Lot. You will discover a friendly welcoming and surroundings which promise beautiful discoveries.

Situated near Périgord, a few kilometers away from numerous renowned sites of the Dordogne and the Lot, a holiday cottage for family or between friends. Raised park and direct access to the banks of the Lot. You will discover a friendly welcome and surroundings which promise beautiful discoveries.

In Lot-et-Garonne, a few kilometers away from numerous renowned sites. Our two rooms "Safrane" and "Prunelle" are convenient to a relaxation stay. The swimming pool and the garden are at your disposal. In a raised park leading directly to the river Lot.

At the crossroads of the Lot and the Garonne valley, where four 'département': Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne and the Tarn-et-Garonne come together, you will find Condat, near Fumel. "Les Catalpas" is a 2ha campsite, at the edge of the Lot river, and proposes around 60 spaces for fishermen, hikers, castles and bastides enthusiasts, gastronomy lovers, or people who want some rest. Its geographical situation allows you to discover the touristic sites in the surroundings. At the bottom of Bonaguil, Catherine and Jean-Philippe will gladly contribute to your holidays' quality. They are a member of the "Team Holiday Partners" group. There is a swimming pool, snack, direct access to the Lot river. The campsite also has 18 small holiday houses (mobile-homes, chalets, bungalows et gîtes) and can receive groups.

Near Quercy and Périgord, on the banks of the Lot, fortified water mill (loopholes and gatehouse) dating from the 13th century. Exceptional view of one of the most beautiful rivers in France.

Private one-bedroom apartment with en-suite shower room and fully equipped luxury kitchen. The apartment is set in a beautiful garden with heated swimming pool, shared with the two discreet retired British owners. The 60 m² apartment also benefits from air conditioning in the bedroom, a laundry room, a washing machine, a reading room with TV, an additional toilet and a gas barbecue. The apartment has central heating and can therefore be occupied all year round. Numerous hiking trails are accessible from the door. The property is in a quiet, rural location, yet only a five-minute drive from Leclerc de Montayral. The owners have two small dogs and the pool is not fenced. The property is therefore suitable for couples, but not for children.

The Domaine de l'Esquibat is located in Fumel, at the gates of the Lot department. Discover, with family or friends, a haven of peace in an old pottery, quiet, in a green setting of 3500m². You will find freshness at the height of summer inside its thick walls, savor the large swimming pool with its lounge area and its large terrace. The house, on one level, can accommodate up to 6 people. It has 2 family rooms, each with a double bed and a single bed. 1 Shower room. 1 separate toilet. Equipped kitchen and living room/lounge with TV. Free WIFI. Terrace with garden furniture, barbecue. Private swimming pool, fenced, 10m x 5m.

Near the Bonaguil castle and at the crossroads of the Lot, Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne areas, in the forests of the Sud-Périgord, Pouzatel is a property located in full nature, with all modern comforts, heated pool.

Rent property in the countryside near the castle of Bonaguil. Private swimming pool. All comfort, heated pool, billiard room, internet wifi, multimedia system.

The Maison des Index will be your haven of peace, starting point for your excursions or hikes, numerous in the area. A privileged place of rest without direct neighbors, in a vast green and private setting with more than 10 hectares of meadows, paths and woods. A relaxation area to share with family or friends.