Charming little town of Lot-et-Garonne, in the New Aquitaine region, Monsempron-Libos takes place about fifty kilometers from Agen and its famous prunes. It is located at the confluence of the Lot and Lémance, between Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Cahors.
A former fortified monastic town, this town in the southwest of France, Monsempron, developed from the Middle Ages around a Benedictine priory dependent on the abbey of Aurillac. Libos was a river port which experienced a major boom in the 19th century thanks to the establishment of a steel factory. The two cities joined in the mid-1950s to form Monsempron-Libos.
Today, the small town welcomes passing visitors wishing to discover all the charms of this sunny and attractive region.
Listed as a Historic Monument, the Saint-Géraud priory is the architectural jewel of the city. On site, visitors can discover in particular the priory castle erected in the 11th century and rebuilt at the beginning of the 12th century. Currently owned by the municipality, it hosts several contemporary art exhibitions each year. The site also presents the Saint-Géraud church. Also erected in the 12th century, it was at the time one of the few churches in the Agenais to have a crypt. It has undergone many transformations over the centuries, revealing in particular a choir and a fortified room from the 16th century, as well as round piles with circular abacus carved with animals and human figures.
Listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage, the Notre-Dame de Libos church is not lacking in interest either.
Walks are organized on the banks of the Lémance, to discover the old water mills, or on the banks of the Lot. The opportunity to take advantage of sunny days to appreciate the surrounding countryside landscapes.
Held every Thursday morning, the Libos market is one of the largest in the southwest. A Christmas market with entertainment is also offered at the end of the year.
Listed in the inventory of intangible cultural heritage of France, the carnival of Monsempron-Libos is a unique event. Generally organized in March, it presents in particular a parade of schools, a parade of floats with music or a large banquet based on the traditional fatty cuisine of the carnival.
The day of artists offers its festivities in June, the opportunity to admire painters and draftsmen in full work.
The Foulon festival is traditionally organized at the beginning of August in the Foulon park. On the program, gourmet market for producers, pétanque competition or fireworks on the banks of the Lémance.
In October, there's an old-fashioned party with folk entertainment, an exhibition of vintage cars and pétanque competitions.
Visite Guidée de Monsempron
- On 20 march 2024
- Place de la mairie
- The church of the medieval priory of Monsempron attracts the eye when you arrive by the valley of Lémance. The square and powerful bell tower dominates the entire old village installed at its feet since the 12th century. Mysterious is the crypt with its 19th century relics. The bucolic garden of medieval inspiration and the refreshing wash of Cannelles harmoniously complete the discovery of this remarkable village near Fumel. - On reservation.
Rencontre Avec Claudia Hauquimillia et Ivan Caceres
- On 21 march 2024
- Cinéma Le Liberty, Rue de la Fraternité
- Meeting with director Claudia Hauquimilia and actor Ivan Caceres for the film Mis Hermanos (vost, 2024).
Une Semaine Latino - Soirée Double Programme
- On 22 march 2024
- Rue de la Fraternité
- To mark Latino week, the Liberty cinema is offering you a double bill evening, with at 7 p.m. : They shot the piano player and at 9 p.m. : Levante (vost). Snack offered. - A Latino week at Liberty in partnership with Cinélatino, the 35th Toulouse meetings and the Cinéphile association.
Exposition
- From 23 to 24 march 2024
- Centre Michel Delrieu, rue du Foulon
- Exhibition of drawing, painting, ceramics by the ARTelier de Bréziès. On site, free Zentangle initiation. Opening Saturday at 6 p.m.
Rencontre Avec le Réalisateur Jean-Gabriel Périot
- On 24 march 2024
- Cinéma Le Liberty, Rue de la Fraternité
- Meeting with director Jean-Gabriel Périot after the screening of the film Remembering a City (2023, vost).
Foire de Printemps
- On 24 march 2024
- Libos, Places du marché et de la Pergola
- Discover the Spring Fair ! On the program : agricultural fair, garage sales, carnival, square of producers… - At lunchtime, a plate of local products is sold to be tasted on the spot.
Vide-Grenier
- On 24 march 2024
- Garage sale during the spring fair, in the streets of Libos. Catering on site.
Conférence de Presse - Festival "Ciné-Culte, le Retour"
- On 28 march 2024
- Cinéma Liberty, Rue de la Fraternité
- Unipop from town to town offers you : - - 6:30 p.m. : conference "China of Xi Jinping" by Antoine Bondaz - - 8:15 p.m. : screening of the film "Le monde Xi Jinping" by Sophie Lepault and Romain Franklin.
Vide-Greniers
- On 21 april 2024
- Avenue de la gare, Salle La Pergola
- Garage sales, on-site catering.
Visite Guidée de Monsempron
- On 1 may 2024
- Place de la mairie
- The church of the medieval priory of Monsempron is a real eye-catcher when you arrive from the Lémance valley. The powerful square bell tower dominates the old village, which has stood at its foot since the 12th century. The crypt, with its 19th-century relics, is mysterious. The bucolic, medieval-inspired garden and refreshing Lavoir des Cannelles complete the discovery of this remarkable village on the outskirts of Fumel. - Book now