In the Middle Ages, the Garonne valley separated two ancient provinces: Gascony on the left bank and Guyenne on the right bank. So starboard all the way! And once past the hillsides overlooking the Marmandais, the plateau is adorned with gentle undulations, offering an unrivaled view from the small promontories where the villages are nestled. These are the hills of Guyenne.

Guyenne, formerly Guienne, what does this correspond to?

What do residents of Bordeaux, Marmande, Sarlat, Cahors or Millau have in common? It is to have belonged to the same province of Guyenne... This province has moved according to history and battles with our best English enemies until covering the departments of Aveyron, Dordogne, Gironde , Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, Lot. 

Today the soul of Guyenne lives mainly in the north of Lot-et-Garonne, including Val de Garonne, which has achieved the perfect blend with a “half-Gascon-half-Guyennais” heart which makes it rich!



Bordered by narrow valleys perpendicular to the course of the river, these hills are the favorite playground of hikers in our territory. From the Gupie valley to the beautiful villages of Seychelles or Saint-Barthélemy-d'Agenais, these are dozens of 100% natural kilometers that we invite you to swallow. And for sensitive stomachs, there are shorter variants, so as not to wear out the shoes too much.
You've only traveled 2m on the hiking trail and your children are already saying, "We're tired!" » ? Promise them a visit to Griffon Park in Caubon-Saint-Sauveur or Melly Golf in Castelnau-sur-Gupie to motivate them. Games, animals, laughter and the assurance of a successful day for adults and children!


VGA – William Picamil

The Griffon park in Caubon-Saint-Sauveur

  • It is one of the most visited sites in Val de Garonne and the 47 west side!
  • 15 minutes north of Marmande, this is the place to spend a day in park with family.
Melly Golf

Melly Golf in Castelnau-sur-Gupie

  • An ideal place for children with a mini golf course, farm animals and a relaxation area for adults.

Did you know that one of the most remarkable trees in France was found on the hills of Guyenne in Tombeboeuf? 300 years old and elected tree of the year 2019, it is today in danger but everyone is taking great care so that it can continue to live. 

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