Discover CHRYSALIDE SAINT MARTIN in Nerac, Lot-et-Garonne

If you wish to return by train from Mézin to Nérac, we suggest that on the outward journey, you use the hiking trails marked out on the edge of the Landes forest. You will walk through portions of different loops and perhaps accompany, between Cauderoue and Mézin, the pilgrims of St-Jacques on their way to Compostela.

This walk starts in the shady park of La Garenne on the banks of the Baïse river and then crosses the river before going through the historic streets of Nérac around the Henri IV castle. It owes its existence to Marguerite de Valois, grandmother of Henri IV, who settled there in 1530 after her marriage to Henri II, King of Navarre. She made Nerac an academy welcoming outcasts such as Lefèvre d'Etaples, Clément Marot and probably Calvin. In 1548 Jeanne d'Albret, their daughter, married Antoine de Bourbon with whom she had a son, the future king of France. In 1572, Henri married the daughter of the King of France and Catherine de Medici, the second Marguerite de Valois, better known as Queen Margot. It is to her that we owe the creation of a walk in the park of the Garenne. This circuit ends with a passage in the small Nerac, which overlooks the river, right bank.

Queen Margot spent some of the happiest years of her life on the banks of these rivers; the navigable Baïse which flows along the Garenne park and at the foot of the castle of Nérac (360° panorama), its tributary the Gélise where the Moulin des Tours de Barbaste is located, the Osse which borders the path used by the future Henri IV to reach the capital of Béarn from Albret.

We propose a walk linking two "Major Sites of Aquitaine", located in the town of Nérac: the Henri IV Castle-Museum and the Mill of the Towers, possessions of the Albret family. From the valley of the Baïse to the valley of the Gélise, you will walk along the panoramic hillside that separates them until their confluence. The visit in Nérac will pass by the street of the castle, the Cours Roma, the place of the General Leclerc where the statue of Henri IV is enthroned, and the alleys of Albret. The road then climbs the hillside of the Château Pierron vineyard. Successive viewpoints lead the eye to the Bréchan hillside, on the right bank of the Baïse, and to the green immensity of the Landaise forest on the left bank of the Gélise. Perhaps you will come across pilgrims on their way to St-Jacques-de-Compostelle on one of the routes coming from Vézelay.

This itinerary, which crosses Nérac, the capital of Albret, presents the Baïse Valley from the hillsides to the plain. It offers numerous viewpoints on the town and panoramic views over wide landscapes. On the way you can admire the richness of Nérac's historical heritage and discover the history of the Albret family with a short detour to the Henri IV castle-museum. You will pass through the Parc de la Garenne, a delightful wooded walk of "3000 paces" along the right bank of the Baïse, designed by Queen Margot in the 16th century and laid out by Henri II. The park has a remarkable forest heritage and many monuments, particularly fountains fed by natural springs and linked to the history of the Albret family: the Saint Jean fountain, the Poupettes fountain, the Marguerites fountain, the Fleurette cave...

The river marks the last dunes of the Landes massif. The itinerary allows you to walk along and this narrow border, from the rich agricultural hillsides to the old mixed forest.

This little loop takes off into the fertile plain, irrigated by the Gélise. After the mill of Ste-Catherine, it goes into the forest planted mainly with pines and oaks.

This trail of Great Country Hiking follows the itineraries of the young and fiery Henri de Navarre who rode during many stays in the whole fief of his mother, Jeanne d'Albret.

Starting at the Place du Gravier on the banks of the Garonne, pedal past the historical areas of Agen before joining the Ermitage plateau and its viewpoint over the town.

This participative game, conceived in association with the CEDP47, in the form of a castle game allows you to discover the history of the Château de Saint-Martin in an original way with your family or friends, through four scenarios of enigmas to be solved. For the general public.

The Espace d'Albret develops an artistic and cultural project around the missions of diffusion of shows, artistic and cultural education and support to creation Its programming is centered around live performances. Theater, circus, music, humor, spoken word, dance... an eclectic, sensitive and committed program that questions today's world, tells our society, our realities, our joys, our fears. Its programming is accessible to all and weaves paths to meet its audiences, its territory and its inhabitants, giving pride of place to artistic proposals outside the walls where the public space is used as a space of all possibilities. The Espace d'Albret also supports companies in their creative process by regularly hosting teams in residence and creating unique projects.

It is in the south-west, in the heart of the historic town of Nérac, opposite the castle of Henri IV, that you will stay in an old hardware store, entirely restored. The apartment "Le loft Henri IV", located on the 1st floor of a quiet street, will seduce you by its location and its great comfort. Take the stairs and push the door of the Loft opening onto a large living room, relax on the balcony and enjoy the view of the castle. Moreover, Bruno and Aurélie, the owners, will be delighted to welcome you for a night, a weekend or a week, or more, and help you discover Nérac and all the activities nearby.

It is in the south-west, in the heart of the historic town of Nérac, opposite the castle of Henri IV, that you will stay in an old hardware store, entirely restored. The King's apartment, located on the 2nd floor of a quiet street, will seduce you by its location and its great comfort, with a view of the Castle. Moreover, Bruno and Aurélie, the owners of the place, will be delighted to welcome you for a night, a weekend or a week, or more, and make you discover Nérac and all the activities nearby.

This luxury residence with all the comfort welcomes you within a landscaped park with gardens and swimming pool, very close to an aqua plays complex of 1000m² of pools, slides and spa. You will be able to choose relaxing holidays and/or activities all along your stay in Albret.

In a quiet residential area on the edge of the countryside, the Ladevèze gîte is ideal for families or groups of friends, or couples looking for space and comfort. Private saltwater swimming pool (8mx4m) open from May to September. Fenced property. Ground floor: large living room with fitted kitchen, dining area, lounge with fireplace, bedroom n°1 PMR (1x160) with shower/wc PMR (access to covered terrace), pantry with LL, SL, freezer, and shared wc. Upstairs, bedroom n°2 master suite (1x160) with en-suite shower room and dressing room (access to upper covered terrace), bedroom n°3 dormitory (3x90) with en-suite shower room, bedroom n°4 (2x90 convertible into 180) with en-suite shower room, and shared wc. Landing leading to upper covered terrace with lounge and billiards table. Underfloor heating and reversible air conditioning.

It is in Albret, in the South-West, a land of sharing authentically Gascony, that you will make a resourcing break: welcome to the gîte des Magnolias! This stone house with swimming pool and private enclosed garden was completely renovated in spring 2020. Situated in the countryside, independent, it assures you rest and tranquility while being 5 minutes from all shops and services. You will also be able to get away from it all and enjoy the many local activities: Château Henri IV, Moulin des Tours, Bastides, local products, hiking, walks on the rivers Baïse and Gélise, Lud'O Parc with its water games,....

Independent, restored house on owners’ wine growing estate. It has a ground floor and an upstairs level, a garden and private swimming pool with a beautiful view of the Pays d’Albret countryside.

In the heart of the Pays d'Albret, home of Henri IV, near the Gers, come and discover this gîte on the heights of Nérac with an unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside. Quiet situation, not overlooked. Nearby farm (cows).

Nice residence, located in the heart of Gascony, right out in the country and on a 17 ha property planted with trees and flowers (fruits trees, pines, grapevines...), restored in the local traditional style with exposed stones and beams.

The "La Cigale" artisan chocolate factory offers a feast for the eyes and taste buds. From the boutique, where pure cocoa butter chocolate is used to make a wide range of gourmet products (bonbons, tablettes, bouchées, pâte à tartiner...) as well as a special range of chocolate for diabetics, a window opens onto the workshop of this craftsman trained at the Basel school in Switzerland. New: the Gascon macaroon, filled with pure Caribbean cocoa ganache. New: our lounge where you can enjoy a hot chocolate while sharing a convivial moment with friends, lovers or family. The lounge can be reserved for special events.

This auditorium can hold up to 260 spectators in its small format and 468 spectators when it is full size. Its stage is suitable for all types of professional shows, including dance, classical music, popular music and theatre. Thanks to this auditorium, Nérac is host to a variety of quality performances and has its own volunteer cultural programme.

You may have passed through Nerac, 25 km south-west of Agen, did you stop there? Built on a Gallo-Roman villa, the city prospered especially during the Renaissance, a favourite residence of the Albret family and, a stronghold of Protestantism, home to a brilliant court. The future Henri IV spent part of his youth there and forged his reputation as "Vert galant", leaving the legend of Fleurette. The visit of Nérac revolves around its navigable river, the Baïse. From the church of Saint-Nicolas or the Petit Nérac viewpoint, you can discover the port, the Old Bridge and the tanneries which today house art galleries and restaurants. The walk takes you through the streets (Maison des Conférences, Henri IV's castle and its museum) and through the Royal Park of the Garenne redesigned by Queen Margot, wife of Henri IV.

Set in the historic town of Nérac, the château was built in the 15th century by Alain d'Albret le Grand, the great-great-grandfather of Henri IV. The main residence of the future Henri IV and his wife Queen Marguerite de Valois, known as Queen Margot, from 1577 to 1582, it bears witness to the heyday of the d'Albret family and the Nérac court during the Renaissance. Most of the château was dismantled during the French Revolution, and all that remains today is the remarkable north wing of the inner courtyard. The Château de Nérac offers a wide range of original activities. Cultural events throughout the summer season.

Church built in the 18th century in neo-classical style. The bell towers, the wall paintings and the remarkable stained glass windows by Joseph Villiet were made in the 19th century. The church has been classified as a historical monument since 1988.

Listed as an historical site of interest since 1909, this park is on a par with the King’s Gardens and Baths (Jardins du Roy and Bains du Roy). The Garenne Park was created in the 16th century by Jeanne III of Albret and Antoine de Bourbon and was later extended by Queen Marguerite, Henry IV’s first wife. Visitors can wander down the Allée des 3000 pas, past the Saint Jean fountain, the statue of Fleurette, and the Dauphin fountain towards the Chemin des Amoureux, or “Lovers’ Pathway”, a favourite with the ladies of the court, and with Nérac locals today.

The site protects the Baïse valley to the north and south of the city of Nérac. The perimeter covers approximately eight to nine kilometres of watercourses On this portion, the valley is quite wide, on average 1.7km, with a narrowing at the level of the town of Nerac (barely 1km). In terms of profile, the perimeter protects either the minor bed or part of the first terrace, it never extends beyond the foot of the hill, which is the visual limit of the valley. From upstream to downstream, the perimeter of the site is divided into two islands, and four sectors can be identified: the hamlet of Nazareth and the upstream part of the town of agricultural Nerac, the left bank of the Baïse in the urban sector upstream from Nerac, the banks of the Baïse in the urban sector downstream from Nerac, and finally the agricultural northern sector punctuated by beautiful residences.

The Baïse river has its source in Lannemezan and meanders for nearly 200 kilometres before flowing into the Garonne at Saint-Léger. Navigable since the Middle Ages, it was developed under Henry IV and favoured the economic development of Albret thanks to the trade of agricultural and industrial products transported to Bordeaux and then across the Atlantic. Today, it is once again open to navigation from April to October. Pleasure boats thus sail up the river in fine weather over more than 60 km from Valence-sur-Baïse to Buzet-sur-Baïse thanks to its 21 locks.

This multimedia library has books, comics, CDs, videos, DVDs, CD-ROMS and subscribes to 63 different newspapers and magazines. The library is accessible to non-members and has a multimedia section with 6 computers and an ADSL connection which allows users to surf the web quickly and easily. Users can also benefit from the free training sessions.

This fun-filled water park has a 19th century Roman-baths theme and is situated at the entrance to the Garenne Royal Park in Nérac. The park has a water slide with a wild-water river, a children’s pool and a whirlpool bath. The water is heated to a minimum temperature of 4°-5° using solar-power.

Café-restaurant where you can enjoy pizzas on the premises or to take away, as well as traditional cuisine, either indoors or on the terrace, in a friendly setting with sports matches shown on giant screens.

Homemade kebab with Lebanese hot sandwiches, Kefta, panini, merguez, Boxes, American sandwiches, Cold sandwiches, Oriental pastries, cold drinks, mint tea. Also on order within 48 hours Couscous and tajines, various meats of your choice, traditional Halal preparation.

Come and enjoy our generously garnished tacos au gratin for an explosion of flavors in every bite. Tacos Gratiné offers a wide range of recipes to delight your taste buds, with bowls to suit all tastes, sandwiches, paninis, salads, hot wings and tenders!

Délices Pizza is a mobile truck in the Lot-et-Garonne region, always close to our customers, with a passionate and committed team at your service. Since our creation in 1979, we've been constantly striving to improve the quality of our pizzas, choosing the best ingredients and honing our culinary skills. We've also expanded our range of pizzas to satisfy every taste and desire, whether you're a vegetarian, carnivore or cheese lover. Think of Délices Pizzas for all occasions: weddings, birthdays, company meals, aperitifs.

Traditional cuisine, pizzeria, preparation of ready-made meals to eat on the spot to take away or for delivery (home-made cooking).

Welcome to your authentic "buffet chic" restaurant. Come and discover the warm and welcoming world of our restaurant with local products. Whether you're a seasoned gourmet or a beginner looking for new culinary experiences, our dishes invite you to savor the richness and diversity of the world's flavors, with a focus on exceptional quality and authentic tastes. Guided by the desire to offer you these delights, we founded our restaurant. Whether you choose to dine in or take away, you're always welcome to sample our unique creations, prepared with exceptional passion.

The Best One is a new restaurant offering a wide range of flavors: pizzas, burgers, pastas, grilled meats and Sri Lankan cuisine... On site or takeaway

Discover our exceptional menu, a celebration of inventive cuisine and original delights. Our chef, Augustin Guibert, carefully selects fresh, seasonal ingredients from producers in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region who are committed to organic or sustainable farming. Quality is at the heart of our culinary DNA, and this is reflected in every dish we serve. Every month, our menu is enriched with new creations, highlighting the richness of our terroir and more exotic tastes. You'll be seduced by plates of vibrant colors and exquisite flavors. Come and enjoy refined, tasty cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

Homemade pizzas, homemade takeaway and home delivery. Choose your pizza à la carte or mix your pizza with the proposed ingredients!

Facing the castle, installed on the terrace of the Flying Squadron, you will enjoy a traditional bistro cuisine. It is also a Pub and a brewery all year long with a choice of beers, ciders, wines and tapas.

Your Cosy Nest is a serene place well located. Ideal for a single person on a professional mission, internship, to cocoon in love living at the same pace, visit the family while having its independence or simply to discover the region. Settle down in this studio on the second floor with a cosy atmosphere, bright and furnished, small but functional in the heart of a very quiet area in Nerac with its garden without vis-à-vis on the first floor, in the middle of which is a beautiful terrace, equipped with 2 sunbeds, table and chairs, which will allow you to recharge your batteries. The whole and the independent entrance are entirely private: welcome to your home during your stay! A small laundry room is available on the first floor, under the studio. A discreet and closed shelter is also at your service to store two bikes or a scooter. Parking at the foot of the building.

Sewage disposal point located close to a large car park in the town centre.

As the Prince Henri, after his long rides, enjoyed having some rest in his castle in Nérac on the edge of the Baïse. After a discovery, sport, gastronomic or working day, you will appreciate to have a stop at the hotel Henri IV, situated in the town-centre close to the post office. Just as you have passed the door, the atmosphere is clear. Antique furniture, paintings, books, personnal possessions give the impression to be received in a house.

It is in the south-west, in the heart of the historic town of Nérac, opposite the castle of Henri IV, that you will stay in an old hardware store, entirely restored. The apartment "Le loft Henri IV", located on the 1st floor of a quiet street, will seduce you by its location and its great comfort. Take the stairs and push the door of the Loft opening onto a large living room, relax on the balcony and enjoy the view of the castle. Moreover, Bruno and Aurélie, the owners, will be delighted to welcome you for a night, a weekend or a week, or more, and help you discover Nérac and all the activities nearby.

It is in the south-west, in the heart of the historic town of Nérac, opposite the castle of Henri IV, that you will stay in an old hardware store, entirely restored. The King's apartment, located on the 2nd floor of a quiet street, will seduce you by its location and its great comfort, with a view of the Castle. Moreover, Bruno and Aurélie, the owners of the place, will be delighted to welcome you for a night, a weekend or a week, or more, and make you discover Nérac and all the activities nearby.

Located between Bordeaux and Toulouse, near the Gers and Landes, near Agen (train station and bus network), semi-detached town house in the heart of the city of King Galant Henri IV. Its castle (visits), its park of the garenne bordering the river Baise, boat trips, old quarter with its half-timbered houses.

Rooms with direct access to the exterior in one of the impressive houses that makes up the medieval village of Nérac, a stone’s throw from the river Baïse, the old bridge, the château and the park.

In the south west of France, between Bordeaux and Toulouse, Nérac, the capital of the Albret region, is home to one of the major sites in Aquitaine, the Henry IV Château-Museum, but also the Garenne park and the 4 Terrasses du petit Nérac guest rooms alongside the river Baïse. These comfortable accomodations, located in Little Nérac, are close to all amenities and numerous leisure activities are just a few kilometres away ( Lud’o’ Park (water park), hiking trails, river trips, treetop adventure park,….)

Tourist gîte for 6 to 8 people, located 5 minutes from the town centre of Nérac, a historic town in the Lot-et-Garonne. The gîte is composed of 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 1 main room with an equipped kitchen, a large shaded terrace and a large swimming pool to share.

35m2 bedroom perfectly equipped with a neat decoration. Independent guest room in the owners' accommodation. Swimming pool access in season, garden, terrace. Quiet room in a green setting in the countryside and close to the town centre of Nérac. Possibility of an extra bed for a child.