Experience Pont-du-Casse from Happy Forest, Lot-et-Garonne

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...

This route, which links two isolated churches in the Agen countryside, crosses the deep and narrow Mondot valley twice. This promises some steep climbs, but the effort will be rewarded by the views offered over the Garonne valley...

This physical circuit crosses the hillsides of the Pays de Serres. On the long ridges, you can see the surrounding hills and villages.

Along this tour, you will discover the church of Saint-Caprais-de-Lerm, a 12th century building in which two chapels are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and the Sacred Heart. The church possesses the relics of Saint Caprais, patron saint of the parish and of Saint-Eutrope. Its tower-shaped bell tower stands on top of the sanctuary. To the south of this building is a Romanesque door without a tympanum, decorated with tori, diamond points and billets. The cross vaults of the nave are probably from the 14th century. The keystones of the three 16th-century chapels are decorated with escutcheons. After passing through the village of Saint-Caprais-de-Lerm, the walk continues on a vast plateau where you can admire the windmill of Puscla and enjoy the many viewpoints over the valley.

After an easy start in the plain on a pedestrian path, you will gradually climb towards the Agenais golf course, then onto the Martinet plateau to discover the roofs of the town and the Garonne valley from the viewpoint of the Virgin and its orientation table.

This tour starts off well by climbing the cliff's Way of the Cross which leads to the foot of the monumental statue of the Virgin, overlooking the town and the Garonne valley. After visiting the Romanesque church of Ste-Radegonde, you will walk along the Garonne canal which connects Castets-en-Dorthe to Toulouse and its Voie Verte (Green Way) which links the Mediterranean. The Côte de Castillou will lead you to the plateau, a little too urbanized, but where the church of St-Ferréol is nestled. You will walk along the Agenais golf course before descending into the valley. Pedestrian and cyclist paths will lead you back to the town hall square, via the parish church.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Just outside Agen, the Chez Loulou gîte offers peace and quiet on a 60-hectare farm. This former tenant farmer's house has been renovated, retaining its large fireplace, beams and parquet flooring on the first floor. Ground floor: fitted kitchen and dining area, living room, shower room, WC and utility room. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms with hemp mattresses (4x90). You'll enjoy the south-facing terrace for meals and lounging. The large open space is ideal for cooling off under the trees. Nearby: equestrian center, Botanical Gardens, 9-hole golf course, Happy Forest, Walygator and Aqualand, Passeligne urban nature park. Hiking, mountain biking or cycling on the Canal du Midi greenway. Summer swimming pools in Agen and Puymirol. Farmers' markets. Possibility of renting two other gîtes (ref 3990 and 3991) for 20 people.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 !

This Romanesque country church cannot be accurately dated due to the lack of documentation about the churches in and around Agen. However, the church’s architecture suggests that it dates back to the 12th century. The church has an arched bell tower, with two bells weighing 400 and 100 kilos, and a well-preserved Romanesque porch. The porch has three arches, and the architectural interest of this doorway is found in the geometrical patterns displayed on these arches.

Lac de Bajamont (24hectares)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just a stone's throw from Agen, the Carré Gourmand restaurant invites you to come and spend a pleasant gastronomic moment in a modernised "rustic" setting. Enjoy the friendly and gourmet atmosphere that reigns in the 3 rooms of the restaurant. Enjoy the shaded terrace facing a park flirting with the edge of the Canal des Deux-Mers. The restaurant's team serves you a "bistro" type gastronomic cuisine prepared with seasonal products: all kinds of starters, fish and meat dishes and gourmet desserts will delight your taste buds. Carré Gourmand offers special formulas for lunch and opens its doors on Sunday evening with a unique menu "Retour de Week-end".

Toph'pizza offers pizza, tacos, burgers and paninis to take away from Tuesday to Saturday, for lunch and dinner and on Sunday evenings.

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.

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.

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!

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!

The gîte l'hirondelle, at Château Labatut, offers the comfort and charm of a large country house. Tastefully renovated, situated in this enchanting setting in the wooded heights of Bon-Encontre, you will appreciate the beautiful swimming pool which offers a breathtaking view of the Garonne valley. Composed of a large living room with an open kitchen, and 3 large bedrooms, decorated in the style of freestone and "cosy English", the gîte is intended for 6 people, and remains open from the end of May to the beginning of September.