Gîtes Lot et Garonne

Discover Lot-et-Garonne on holiday

Lot-et-Garonne is one of this summer's must-see destinations. It is located in the region New Aquitaine, in Guyenne for the right bank of the Garonne and in Gascony for the left bank. Its name is inspired by the two rivers that cross the department: the Lot and the Garonne. Lot-et-Garonne will charm you with the beauty of its architecture and landscapes.

Book a gîte on the clevacances.com website and discover the châteaux of Lot-et-Garonne. They stand proud and majestic to tell you all about the tumultuous history they have witnessed. Visit Bonaguil, the last of the great fortified castles, as perfect as a child's dream, the Château des Ducs de Duras, the impressive Gavaudun keep, the Château de Lauzun, the Château de Pomadère, and the Château Henri IV in Nérac.

Walk through the bastides and characterful villages typical of the department. Between the bastides, these villages founded in the Middle Ages with such characteristic architecture, the market towns high up in the landscape and the villages that allow you to have your feet in the water, each visit is a unique experience. Four of them are listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France: the village of Monflanquin, the village of Pujols, the village of Tournon-d'Agenais and that of Villeréal.

At night, take a stroll through the night markets located near your Clévacances gîte. What better way to sample good produce and enjoy the atmosphere of a village than to take part in the big tables at the Marchés des Producteurs de Pays and their deliciously festive summer evenings.

The Latour Marliac water lily garden at Temple-sur-Lot is also a must-visit. It is the oldest aquatic nursery in the world and inspired Claude Monet to create his garden at Giverny.

The Canal des 2 Mers is a great place to cycle to admire its plane tree arches. The Garonne Canal offers an enchanted interlude where time seems to stand still. The highlight of the trip, punctuated by 16 locks, is crossing the canal bridge at Agen, the second longest in France.

Activities in Lot-et-Garonne for everyone

Hiking is a great way to admire the Tuscan-style landscapes. Lot-et-Garonne has more than 430 walking routes, from leisurely to sporting. Many hikes depart from Clévacances gîtes in Lot-et-Garonne.

Looking for some fun? Tèrra Aventura is for you! The success of the connected treasure hunt in New Aquitaine continues to grow. In Lot-et-Garonne, there are 39 routes to enjoy this new form of walking, halfway between play and discovery, free and ideal for families.

Rent a Clévacances gîte and also try out the department's water-based activities. Canoeing, paddling, captaining your own boat… All the pleasures of water are in Lot-et-Garonne. For those who prefer to take it easy, there are guided or gourmet cruises. The water ski lift at Damazan will be favoured by slide enthusiasts.

Hungry for thrills? The Walygator park, the leading amusement park in the South-West, offers a great mix of thrills for young and old. Thrills are also guaranteed at Aqualand Agen, a waterslide paradise. For those who prefer to climb high into the trees, there's no shortage of accrobranche courses!

Casteljaloux is the family and well-being destination par excellence. The prowess of the Casteljaloux spa lies in its thermoludic area, the 3rd largest in France, and its lake, a 17-hectare stretch of water with fine sandy shores, perfumed by the scent of pine trees.

Young and old alike, come and visit the farms close to your gîte. You can pet animals from here and elsewhere, visit a vineyard, taste foie gras, learn all about the pruneau d'Agen… Farms and direct sales are a unique feature of Lot-et-Garonne.