Lot-et-Garonne, Southwest France

Judy’s Beauville Maison

Beauville in the quercy and Pays de serres

Discover “The Tuscany of France”

Beauville is located in the ancient Quercy region of France, which derives its name from the preponderance of oak trees – quercus in Latin. Because of its  picturesque valleys and limestone hills, the area is often called ‘the Tuscany of France’. Locally, it is known as the Pays de Serres and offers activities for all interests and ages.

Judy’s Local Tips

Restaurants

Cafes and restaurants abound with fresh, local food and wine specialties. Also remember to visit the night markets in the summer.

Markets

Farmers markets and night markets are among some of the favorites along with popular flea markets for antiques and other vintage finds.

Visits

Visit wineries, chateaux, stone hill villages called bastides, museums, Roman ruins, botanical gardens, caves, lakes and rivers.

Activities

Go antique shopping, canoeing, kayaking, biking, walking or just venture along the deserted back roads through the magnificent countryside..

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Restaurants

LocationNameTelephone
BeauvilleLe Midi05.53.95.41.18
Laroque-TimbautLe Roquentin05.53.95.78,78
Puymirol**Michel Trama05.53.95.31.46
Le Coq d'Or less expensiveditto
Miramont de QuercyAuberge de Miramont05.63.94.65.67
MoissaguelAu Ptit Moissac05.63.39.00.86
St Paul d'EspisManoir de St Jean05.63.05.02.34
DausseMoulin de Dausse05.53.41.26.00
St BeauzeilChâteau de l'Hoste05.63.95.25.61
RoquecorCafé du Centre05.63.95.21.78
MontjoiLa Cage aux Oiseaux05.63.29.29.29
AgenLe St Jacques05.53.87.90.09
Le Margoton05.53.48.11.55
Mariottat05.53.66.31.76
Villeneuve-sur-LotLa table des sens***05.53.36.97.04
Puy l'EvequeLe Medieval, 24 Grand Rue09.86.31.80.88
St SylvestreLe Stelsia
BardiquesL'Auberge de Bardigues

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Markets

LocationCommentsDay
Agen***Covered market, centreEvery morning
Open marketSaturday, Sunday
Villeneuve-sur-LotCentre open marketSaturday
Organic market south of the riverWednesday
Sainte LivradeFriday
BeauvilleSmall marketSunday (summer)
Monsempron Libos***Big open marketThursday
Laroque-TimbautSmall marketThursday
Montaigu-de-QuercySaturday
Moissac***Saturday, Sunday
CastelsarrasinThursday
Valence d'Agen***Tuesday

Night Markets

LocationDay
BeauvilleFriday
PuymirolSaturday
Bourg de VisaTuesday

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Places to Go

PlaceAttractionComment
RouffignacPrehistoric caveOriginal cave drawings; not replicas
Pech MerlePrehistoric caveOriginal cave drawings and paintings not replicas
CasteljalouxThermal baths
St Cirq LapopieStone villageArtist colony
AuvillarBrick villageOppidum
LachapelleChurchCan't spoil the surprise
LarresingleWalled village
Le RomieuSurprise on village square
FourcesCircular village
Penne d'AgenaisBastide and Basilica
Touron d'AgenaisBastide
NéracAttractive town with royal historyBoat trips, tourist train
MoissacAbbey, canal, riverside

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Activities

ActivityLocationComment
Latour-MarliacTemple-sur-LotAquatic plant garden, supplied waterlilies to Monet; combine with lunch at La Commanderie
SwimmingLake at Montaigu-de-QuercyNot far from Beauville
SwimmingLake at MontcuqFurther but very nice
Lachapelle day outAuvillar-Bardigues-LachapelleVisit Auvillar in the morning, have lunch at the Auberge de Bardigues, then visit the surprising church at Lachapelle in the afternoon
Wine tastingFrandat near NéracFamily owned, wine, Floc de Gascogne, Armagnac  and prunes.
Wine tastingCassignolesAnother family owned well-reputed local wine
Canal walkMoissacFollow the canal to the canal viaduct

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