Lot et Garonne - a Visitor's Guide

Lot-et-Garonne and the southern Dordogne - the lovely area of South-West France, including the southern part of the Dordogne region, the northern part of the Lot-et-Garonne department, and the Dropt Valley, together form one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of France. This guide covers the Lot et Garonne region north of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, and the Dordogne south of the Dordogne River.

Beynac, Bonaguil, Eymet and Limeuil

In the region area you will find chateaux, including Bonaguil, Beynac and Biron; medieval towns, including Domme, Belves, Monpazier and Sarlat; caves, including those at Domme; unspoilt countryside, rivers and caves, beautiful gardens and small unspoilt villages - several classed as 'most beautiful villages in France'.

Much of the most beautiful rural architecture in France, or perhaps to be found anywhere, is to be seen here - ancient houses, barns, pigeonniers and churches simply form part of the unchanging landscape.

The Lot and Garonne and south Dordogne area of France offers the perfect combination of things to do and see, a perfect place to relax and unwind, and lots of interesting things to see.

 

Sarlat, La Roque-Gageac, Monpazier and Issigeac, Dordogne

Even if you can only spend a few days or a couple of weeks learning to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the Lot-et-Garonne area, you will leave with memories of a world that you thought no longer existed.

Chateau Biron, Lot-et-Garonne

Up until now, it has been the area to the north of the Dordogne river, that has attracted a higher percentage of visitors. Now, with improved travel links, the equally beautiful area of northern Lot-et-Garonne  is ready for you to explore.

Chateau Bonaguil, Lot-et-Garonne

This Dordogne / Lot-et-Garonne visitor guide will also introduce you to some of the more popular tourist attractions in the area, such as Parc Walibi and P'arc en Ciel.

Chateau de Castelnaud, Dordogne

The Lot et Garonne / Dordogne region of Aquitaine has a great deal to offer the visitor. Because it falls into two distinct regions - to the north of the Dordogne River and to the south, each with different characteristics, we have decided to use two websites to promote the region. This site focusses on areas south of the Dordogne river and into northern Lot-et-Garonne. Our partner site Dordogne, France covers the region to the north of the Dordogne river. Several places along the river itself such as Sarlat and La Roque-Gageac appear in both websites.

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Towns featured:

Beaumont / Belves / Bergerac / Castillonnes / Domme / Eymet / Issigeac / Molieres / Monflanquin / Monpazier / Pujols / Villereal / Villefranche-du-Perigord

Castles featured:

Chateau de Beynac
Chateau de Biron
Chateau de Bonaguil
Chateau Castelnaud
Chateau les Milandes

 

I have added a sitemap to help you find the things that you are looking for

This site is part of the France travel series of sites - including France car hire and more

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