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Châteaux, manors and stone farmhouses among bastide villages, plum orchards and the valleys of the Lot and the Garonne
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Where two rivers meet, just south of the Dordogne
Lot-et-Garonne lies just south of the Dordogne, and plenty of visitors drive through it without quite noticing the border. Their loss. The Lot joins the Garonne here at Aiguillon, and the country between and around them is broad, sunny and fertile: plum orchards, fields of sunflowers, vines on the slopes around Duras and Buzet, and a string of thirteenth-century bastide towns built around arcaded squares.
Our collection here runs to 48 properties, and the château is very much the house style. Alongside them are manor houses, converted barns, a dovecote manor and stone farmhouses with pools, the largest with 20 bedrooms and room for up to 40 guests, which makes this a sensible choice for a family celebration.
Below are the three corners of the department we know best, followed by the food and the seasons.
Lot-et-Garonne at a glance
- Properties
- 48 châteaux, manors, barns and villas, with up to 20 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,900 to £6,000 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- The bastide country around Villeréal and Castillonnès, the Lot valley, Duras, and Nérac and the Albret
- Best time
- June to September for pools and markets; September for the harvest; spring for quiet lanes
- Getting there
- Bergerac airport for the north of the department; Bordeaux, Toulouse or the train to Agen for the south
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Chateau De Lys France12 bedrooms
Dovecote Manoir France8 bedrooms
Chateau Garonne Laplume: Grand 15-Bedroom Chateau with Private Pool – Lot-et-Garonne15 bedrooms
Chateau Laroque Villereal: Elegant 7-Bedroom Chateau with Heated Pool & Gym – Dordogne7 bedroomsWhere to stay in Lot-et-Garonne
The bastide country around Villeréal, Castillonnès and Monflanquin for markets and an easy run from Bergerac, the Lot valley around Castelmoron and Penne-d'Agenais for river life, Duras for wine, and the Albret around Nérac and Sos for deep countryside.
Arcaded squares on the Dordogne border
The north of the department, along the border with the Dordogne, is bastide country. These were the planned new towns of the thirteenth century, laid out on a grid around an arcaded square, and they still work much as their founders intended: a market, a café or two and a church on the corner. Monflanquin, founded in 1256 by Alphonse de Poitiers, sits on its hilltop above the Lède valley, and its small Musée des Bastides explains the whole idea.
Villeréal, with its old covered market hall, and Castillonnès are close by, and Eymet, just over the border, has a well-established British contingent. Houses around Cavarc and Ferrensac put all three within a short drive, along with Bergerac airport.
Hilltop villages and a fortress nobody attacked
The Lot loops west through the middle of the department towards the Garonne. Villeneuve-sur-Lot is the market town, and the hilltop village of Pujols looks down on it across the valley. A little upstream, Penne-d'Agenais climbs steeply to the silver dome of Notre-Dame de Peyragude, with artists' workshops along the way.
Further east, near Fumel, the Château de Bonaguil is one of the last great fortresses built in France. Bérenger de Roquefeuil spent some three decades making it impregnable around 1500, and nobody ever attacked it. Our houses around Castelmoron-sur-Lot and Coulx sit among the farms and orchards on the valley slopes, within reach of the river for canoeing and long lunches.
Wine, a royal court and quiet Gascon country
In the north-west, Duras is crowned by the great château of its dukes and gives its name to the Côtes de Duras wines made on the slopes around it. Marguerite Duras took her pen name from the area, where her father owned a house.
South of the Garonne the landscape turns gentler and more wooded. This is the Albret, and its capital, Nérac, on the river Baïse, was the court of the young Henri de Navarre, later Henri IV. The riverside park of La Garenne makes a good evening walk. Further south, around Sos and Fieux, the country runs on towards the Gers and Armagnac, and the châteaux here are properly rural, which is rather the point.
Plum harvests, duck and a long warm summer
Agen is the prune capital of France, and the plums are still picked and dried across the department in late summer. The town celebrates at the Fêtes d'Agen, formerly the Grand Pruneau Show, held at the end of August on the last weekend before French schools go back. Otherwise the table runs to duck, foie gras, Marmande tomatoes and the reds of Buzet and Duras, ideally bought at a summer evening market in a bastide square.
June to September is the season for pools and eating outside, September brings the harvest, and spring is green and quiet. Our concierge can arrange a private chef, wine tastings, market visits, canoeing on the Lot and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Lot-et-Garonne
Domaine Claria | 14-Bedroom Chateau in Saint Colomb de Lauzun Segalas14 bedrooms · sleeps 32From £6,098 a week
Rent Manoir de Lierre Dordogne5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £6,000 a week
Chateau Romance | 8-Bedroom Chateau in Clairac Bourran8 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £5,655 a week
Chateau Le Temple | 8-Bedroom Chateau in Le Temple Sur Lot Dolmayrac8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £5,581 a week
Chateau Tournesol – Pool Cottage France3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,386 a week
Chateau Agenais | 10-Bedroom Chateau in PENNE-D’AGENAIS Dausse10 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £5,016 a week
Domaine La Sitelle France3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,896 a week
Chateau Cayac France7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £4,753 a weekWhy book your Lot-et-Garonne villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Lot-et-Garonne is larger and more rural than many expect, and we know which châteaux are a short drive from a bastide market and which are happily out on their own. With 48 properties in Lot-et-Garonne, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Private chefs, wine tastings in Duras and Buzet, market visits, canoeing on the Lot, car hire and transfers from Bergerac, Bordeaux or Toulouse. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Lot-et-Garonne?
The north, around Villeréal, Castillonnès and Monflanquin, is closest to Bergerac airport and full of bastide markets. The Lot valley suits those who want river life and hilltop villages, Duras is the place for wine, and the Albret around Nérac and Sos is the quietest and most rural.
When is the best time to visit Lot-et-Garonne?
June to September is the main season, with warm weather, evening markets and the Fêtes d'Agen at the end of August. September brings the plum and grape harvests, and spring is green, quiet and good for walking and cycling.
Is Lot-et-Garonne part of the Dordogne?
No. It is a separate department, lying directly south of the Dordogne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The northern villages are only a short drive from Bergerac and Eymet, so it is easy to combine the two on one holiday.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Lot-et-Garonne?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Lot-et-Garonne cost?
Across our 48 villas in Lot-et-Garonne, weekly rates typically range from £2,900 to £6,000, with the most affordable from around £2,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Lot-et-Garonne from the UK?
Bergerac airport has flights from several UK airports and is the closest for the north of the department, around 40 minutes from Villeréal. Bordeaux and Toulouse are better for the south, and trains from Paris reach Agen in around four hours. A car is essential once you arrive, and our concierge can arrange car hire or transfers.
Are there villas in Lot-et-Garonne for large groups?
Yes. Our Lot-et-Garonne collection includes properties with up to 20 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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48 châteaux and country houses between the Lot and the Garonne, with our concierge to help you choose