Le Temple-sur-Lot is a town in Lot-et-Garonne, in the Aquitaine region Nova, 16 km west of Villeneuve-sur-Lot.
And the name of the locality testify in the territory of nearly 17 square kilometers is located on the left bank of the river, which forms at this level a large body of water from the construction of a dam a few kilometers upstream the twentieth century.
The village is formed around a Commandery of Knights Templar established in the thirteenth century which drew its toll revenue collected from boats sailing on the Lot and on the road which ran along.
Malta became a Hospitaller of the entity after the Hundred Years War which caused havoc in the region, the Commanderie then found a second wind and continues to grow.
It remains today the jewel of the town, became the owner of the site. Renowned for producing prunes, fruit and cheeses, Le Temple-sur-Lot which has just over 1,000 inhabitants is also popular with tourists in high season for its offer of water sports and bucolic countryside. Besides, of course, its rich heritage!
In terms of heritage, the Commandery is revealed in fact a castle around which, over the centuries, developed the locality. If the first building of the twelfth and thirteenth century was square but still built in stone, after the Hundred Years War, this time built in brick, the new building proved extensive and well crafted. A first campaign allowed the construction of a dwelling with a corner tower, which was soon doubled when a second phase, and with a stair tower "out of work". Note the windows moldings or double cavet (hollow molding), doors with rounded amounts and chimneys leaning against the wall. Later (XVI, XVII), an enclosure was built, fortified and dotted with towers. The set thus included the stately home of the Knights and the homes of villagers. Part of the Commanderie now offers sports clubs and all be visited, especially during Heritage Days.
See then in the town, the Church of Our Lady (the redesigned former Templar church and embellished over the centuries, became a parish church), but also other places of worship located on the hamlets: the Church of St. Caprais, appearance modest but which houses relics of the saint, and relics, wilderness or almost, churches Saint-Germain (XIII), which suffered from the wars of Religion, and Saint-Germain.
Other heritage pan which is one of the jewels of the village: the lily nursery founded in 1875 by the botanist Joseph Bory Latour-Marliac. The institution still exists, and it fascinates: it is presenting its hybrid plants of varying colors in 1889 at the Paris Universal Exhibition he seduces a client named... Claude Monet who commanded for its gardens of Giverny. The nursery now covers 2.5 hectares and produces 250 varieties of lilies exported worldwide. The site is labeled Remarkable Garden. His visit proves synonymous with exoticism and it seems to go a masterpiece! Open from 15 April to 15 October except Mondays. Outside this period, groups by appointment. Price: 3.75 and 7.50 with instructional booklet. Information at +33 5 53 01 08 05.
In terms of outdoor sports and recreation, the lake has a beach (called Lagzaille) for swimming and lounging, supervised in season, and many water activities are proposed: rowing, canoeing, sailing, water skiing, river cruises and fishing. Information +33 6 60 11 06 36 for fishing (mandatory card) +33 5 53 41 86 46 for other activities.
For walkers and hikers, also a guided form of ride of the Commandery and the village center, are different paths traced in the surrounding countryside, but also a green way (also open to cyclists) connecting Le Temple-sur-Lot in Sainte-Livrade. Maps and information +33 5 53 41 86 46.
Tuesday evening in July and August, guided tour and lunch concerts in the garden of lilies.
On Sunday morning in July and August, local market on the square of the Templars with entertainment.
The second September weekend gathering of old vehicles.
Exposition de Glork et Izanafish
- From 29 april to 17 may 2024
- 2 Place du café, Office de tourisme Lot-et-Tolzac
- Fous alliés, two artists from Castelmoron with a charming and facetious spirit, come to present their often dark sleepless nights, in an obsessive, libidinal and untangling graphic style. Gardens and fantastic creatures, tales of a thousand and one nights, enter the dance of love !
Le Temple en Fête !
- From 8 to 9 may 2024
- Place des templiers
- Funfair on 2 days ! - Wednesday 8th : - 7:30pm mussels and French fries, strawberries and coffee - 8-11pm Batucada "Batupagaï - 9pm torchlight procession - 11pm musical entertainment - Thursday 9th : - Garage sale, food and refreshments
Thé Dansant
- On 12 may 2024
- Salle Josiane Mascarin
- Tea dance hosted by Gérard GOUNY, organized by the Danseurs de Musette Templais.
Ouverture du Solar Café
- On 17 may 2024
- Le Solar Café, Plage de Castelmoron-sur-Lot
- Solar Café opens its doors for the 2024 season ! - Electronic music, tapas and planks to share.
Exposition de Sylvie DUPEBE : Éclectiques Créations
- From 21 may to 8 june 2024
- 2 Place du café, Office de tourisme Lot-et-Tolzac
- "I'm a do-it-yourselfer of Art, I have fun following my inspiration. I paint on different supports such as canvas, cardboard, paper, wood, plasterboard and I use oil, acrylic and natural pigments to create mainly portraits."
Visite du Potager Insolite de Papy Paulo
- From 31 may to 2 june 2024
- 41 Chemin Guillou, Chez papy Paulo
- Discover this unconventional vegetable garden and follow Grandpa Paulo through the spaces he's created. He'll show you the usefulness of weeds and other species. At the end of the tour, you'll be introduced to music for and by plants, who will be asked to play a tune of their own !
Soirée Musiques Élcectroniques
- On 1 june 2024
- Le Solar Café, Plage de Castelmoron-sur-Lot
- Solar Café offers an evening of DJ entertainment ! - Electronic music, tapas and planks to share.
Spectale Contes et Poésies
- From 1 to 2 june 2024
- Salle du Conservatoire
- Les Amis du Temple-sur-Lot present a show of stories and poetry : humor and wordplay. Come and listen to texts in a friendly atmosphere ! - Snacks and drinks provided. - Registration at the Vival.
9ème Salon des Créateurs d'art et du Bien-Être
- On 2 june 2024
- Salle Josiane Mascarin
- 8 ? salon des créateurs d'art et de bien-être, with workshop sale. - 10:30am-12pm²:30pm4:30pm Free artistic activities for all - 5pm raffle - Refreshments, fast food. - Tombola at 5pm.
Vide-Grenier de l'Association Templ'Art
- On 2 june 2024
- Salle Josiane Mascarin
- Templ'art organizes its garage sale !