Let's give Clairac back what belongs to him! Because it is in this pretty village on the banks of the Lot, upon returning from the Crusades,that was introduced the famous ente plum.
With her beautiful “sergeant major” colored dress and her tender and voluptuous flesh, she makes all the greengage queens of France turn green with jealousy.. It is even she who, after a drying process perfected over the centuries, gave the famous Agen prune! But Clairac is also a beautiful beach on the Lot river, typical medieval streets and half-timbered houses made of briquettes which will tell you the history of Protestantism in France.
Clairac, City without a king, soldiers without fear
In Clairac, we have always played the role of rebel, whether it be royal authority or religion. And it is not only through its history that Clairac cultivates its difference, it is also one of the only villages in our territory to be bordered by the dark waters of the Lot. But that doesn't matter, since one of the city's mottos is Lux Clareat, “Let the light shine”.
Clairac is a stronghold of Protestantism in the South-West, but it also has the particularity of being on one of the variants of the Camino de Santiago (GR®654-East) which connects Bergerac to Montréal-du-Gers.
Clairac is not only a town steeped in history, it is also a charming village very popular with the Lot-et-Garonnais for its beach in summer. In summer, the banks of the Lot come alive and swimming is guaranteed from July 1 to August 31. A restaurant also allows you to take a gourmet break and a campsite is open from June 15 to September 15, very popular with cycle tourists roaming the route. the Lot valley by bike.
Clairac, "City without Roy, Soldiers without fear", is a medieval city rich in a prestigious past at the heart of the history of France and Europe with its abbey where the Prune d'Ente was created or produced, tobacco and quality wine. Françoise Modéran, our local storyteller from the Lot valley, will take you to discover the secrets of this endearing city... Walking in Clairac is also walking in the footsteps of prestigious men and also anonymous people who made the 'history.