The Val de Garonne, land of heritage
Over thousands of years, Garonne has sculpted landscapes of hills and valleys, leaving its mark on more than 2000 years of history. Over the course of water and time, towns and cities have developed along the river and on the plateaus, offering our visitors a rich, subtle and varied heritage. From Roman Antiquity to Romanesque Art, from Rembrandt to Street Art, discover our authentic towns and villages in Val de Garonne.
Marmande the pretty
Welcome to Marmande, the 3rd town of Lot-et-Garonne, the destination that ticks all the right boxes for a successful vacation: natural and medieval heritage, moments of relaxation or unbridled pace, culture and cultures, flavors and delicacies. What could be more normal when we know that in Occitan, getting a good deal is said Far Marmanda !
Visit Tonneins, upside down
Tonneins is the city with a heart like that. From its tumultuous history like the waves of the Garonne has sprung a proud, united, welcoming and terribly endearing city.
Clairac, on the paths of Saint-Jacques
If Clairac was one of the epicenters of Protestantism in France, the village remains an essential stopover on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Can you find the shell during your visit?
Couthures-sur-Garonne, a real cultural hub
The name Couthures comes from the Latin culture, cultures. What could be more normal for this land, so often fertilized by river floods? But between two broths, we also cultivate ourselves with the International Journalism Festival organized by the newspaper Le Monde. In mid-July, it's the cream of French and European journalists who meet for three days in our little corner of Val de Garonne. Come take the plunge!
Le Mas is not just in Provence!
Nearly 20 centuries ago, the Romans had already grasped the beauty and interest of this promontory on the river, today occupied by the village of Mas d'Agenais. So certainly, in the Ancient era, it was to bury their dead there... However, it is appropriate to praise this (very) long-term vision, because the Mas d'Agenais today is truly This place to be !
Meilhan, the one and only
Did you know that there are three Meilhans in the South-West? This is why it was solemnly decided in 1919 to add the suffix “sur Garonne” to our Meilhan to differentiate it from the others. Perched 40 meters above the river, the village now deserves its name more than ever. Lovers of beautiful views, welcome to Meilhan-sur-Garonne!
Gontaud-de-Nogaret, quiet strength!
Gontaud de Nogaret is by definition the village of small heritage with its Gothic church and its pavilion hall. But its two fortified houses are there to recall the vibrant past of this town, once the possession of one of the greatest families of the French nobility of the sword. Because small, perhaps, but strong!
