Heritage, dynamism and authenticity
Located in the upper Agenais, at the gateway to Périgord and Dordogne, the surroundings of Graines de nature will offer you multiple opportunities to discover the treasures of Lot-et-Garonne, the heritage, the gastronomy, the good life... Enhance your stay in the heart of nature by experiencing the French Southwest welcome.
Bastides and castles
Saint Eutrope de Born, in southwest France, is located halfway between two fortified towns classified as "the most beautiful villages in France": Villeréal and Monflanquin.
You will be just a stone's throw from numerous medieval castles: the castles of Biron, Bonaguil, and Duras await you. Penne d'Agenais, Pujols-le-Haut, and many other sites steeped in history will enchant you.
You are in the Haut Périgord Agenais, close to the Dordogne, where you can explore sites rich in heritage: Monpazier, Belvès, Bergerac, Castelnaud, and Joséphine Baker's Château des Milandes.
The Latour-Marliac Water Lily Garden, home to the colorful, hardy water lilies that inspired the painter Claude Monet.
Discover the events agenda on the tourist office's website .
A dynamic locality
Experience the local atmosphere at the lively, festive daytime and nighttime gourmet markets. Come feast during the various medieval festivals (Monflanquin, Gavaudun with the fabulous burning of the castle).
Culturally, a wide range of activities is available to suit your preferences. Exhibitions, concerts (classical/jazz/varied music), the theater festival in Villeréal, Bastid'Art (street festival), and the astronomy festival.
Many other events will entertain the whole family: the bodega, horse races at the racetracks of the neighboring bastide towns, the horse festival in Villeréal, the classic car gathering, flea markets, and garage sales.
Discover four Terra Aventura trails—New Aquitaine's unique treasure hunts—less than 15 minutes from your accommodation. The perfect opportunity to discover the rich local heritage while having fun.
Activities to discover
To cool off, you'll find the "Blue Flag" leisure center in Lougratte and swimming pools nearby, especially the natural pool at the Parc en Ciel treetop adventure park.
200 km of some of the most scenic waterways in France, 3,500 km of regularly maintained hiking trails, a spa resort, 6 golf courses, a tourist train, swimming and fishing lakes, a treetop adventure park, climbing, karting, microlight and hot air balloon flights, and festivals throughout the summer... Lot-et-Garonne offers a world of varied leisure activities for all tastes and ages.
Lot-et-Garonne is home to nearly 400 hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cycling trails.