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Francescas

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lot-et-Garonne

Francescas - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lot-et-Garonne
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Francescas is 27 km and 15 km from Agen to Condom.

District: Nerac.

Canton: Francescas (chief town).

Francescas is contiguous with the Gers department, in a hilly countryside between the valleys of the Baise and Grand Auvignon. This bastide, founded in 1286 by Edward 1st of England, has retained its medieval appearance, with its arcaded square and half-timbered houses and the remains of the remains of La Hire, lord of the famous and comrade Joan of Arc.

Francescas around, you discover the countryside, which has marked the landscape around the village, with its plantations of fruit such as prunes, apples and many others. The rich land producing grains, vegetables and vines also. The cattle and pigs provides additional richness to this world, which has kept its origins, cultures and traditions.

Geographical information

MunicipalityFrancescas
Postcode47600
Latitude44.0638390 (N 44° 3’ 50”)
Longitude0.4285730 (E 0° 25’ 43”)
AltitudeFrom 63m to 171m
Surface area21.23 km²
Population749 inhabitants
Density35 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAgen (27 km, 32 min)
Insee code47102
IntercommunalityCC Albret Communauté
DepartmentLot-et-Garonne
TerritoryAquitaine
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Lasserre3.5 km (5 min)
Fieux4 km (7 min)
Ligardes5.6 km (7 min)
Saumont7.8 km (9 min)
Nomdieu7.8 km (11 min)
Moncrabeau9.1 km (10 min)
Pouy-Roquelaure10 km (13 min)
Fréchou11.1 km (17 min)
Gazaupouy11.2 km (13 min)
Berrac12.4 km (16 min)
Lamontjoie12.5 km (16 min)
Calignac12.6 km (14 min)
Saint-Vincent-de-Lamontjoie13.1 km (15 min)
La Romieu13.7 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Arcaded square, half-timbered houses, remnants of the home of The Hire.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Photos

The village of Francescas the Sky
The village of Francescas the Sky
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A dovecote Francescas
A dovecote Francescas
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The Church of Francescas
The Church of Francescas
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Church interior
Church interior
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Francescas and its view on the Pyrenees
Francescas and its view on the Pyrenees
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

The Tourist Train, which opened April 17, 2004, runs for 13 km of railway track from 1890, between the Renaissance town of Nerac and the medieval city of Mézin. This circuit, in the heart of Gascony, on the border of the Lot-et-Garonne, Gers and Landes, you will discover the landscapes of sunny hills, plains, agriculture, pine forests dotted with cork oaks. The diversity of flora, fauna, architectural heritage, will liven up your journey and you will live commentary. Gascony, land of wine, Armagnac and foie gras, rich in history, you will be charmed by the sweetness of its landscape and its climate, its cuisine, its festivals and its reception.

Office of Tourism South Albret at Mézin.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Bamboo maze, cellar tour and Armagnac tasting
Local flavoursFreeLarroque-sur-l'Osse (16 km)
Guided tour on an all-terrain electric scooter
Entertainment29 € to 65 € Agen (22 km)
Tour of the Sables Fauves Saffron Farm
Local flavoursFreeParleboscq (33 km)
Discover truffles with a producer
Local flavoursFreePenne-d'Agenais (49 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Windmill circuit
HikeIntermediate2:45Montpezat (32 km)
Montpezat-d'Agenais by Saint-Médard and Saint-Jean-de-la-Balerme
HikeIntermediate3:00Montpezat (32 km)
Tour of the two banks
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate6:45Valence (37 km)
The 2 banks Cycling Circuit de Garonne
Cycling itineraryEasy1:50Valence (37 km)
Circuit of the Vallons
HikeEasy2:40Gasques (40 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
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