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Monsempron-Libos

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

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

Geographical information

MunicipalityMonsempron-Libos
Postcode47500
Latitude44.4854420 (N 44° 29’ 8”)
Longitude0.9411610 (E 0° 56’ 28”)
AltitudeFrom 59m to 155m
Surface area9.05 km²
Population2088 inhabitants
Density230 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAgen (53 km, 57 min)
Insee code47179
IntercommunalityCC Fumel Vallée du Lot
DepartmentLot-et-Garonne
TerritoryAquitaine
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Vite2.2 km (6 min)
Condezaygues3.5 km (6 min)
Fumel3.7 km (8 min)
Montayral5.8 km (7 min)
Monségur6.8 km (10 min)
Bourlens7.9 km (10 min)
Saint-Georges8 km (14 min)
Cuzorn8 km (11 min)
Soturac8.6 km (10 min)
Trentels8.9 km (9 min)
Lacaussade11.1 km (12 min)
Saint-Aubin11.2 km (14 min)
Salles11.6 km (16 min)
Touzac12.2 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

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.

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Events and festivities

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
Rencontre Avec Claudia Hauquimillia et Ivan Caceres
Une Semaine Latino - Soirée Double Programme
Exposition
Rencontre Avec le Réalisateur Jean-Gabriel Périot
Foire de Printemps
Vide-Grenier
Conférence de Presse - Festival "Ciné-Culte, le Retour"
Vide-Greniers
Visite Guidée de Monsempron

Photos

Saint-Géraud Church
Saint-Géraud Church
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Castle
Castle
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Crypt
Crypt
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 22°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canoe, kayak, bicycle, all-terrain or mountain bike hire
Nature and the great outdoors7 € to 40 € Montayral (3.9 km)
Visit a truffle-grower and beekeeper
Local flavours8 € Tournon-d'Agenais (10.5 km)
Discover truffles with a producer
Local flavoursFreePenne-d'Agenais (13.7 km)
Barge ride in the Lot Valley
Entertainment9 € to 18 € Puy-l'Évêque (15.5 km)
Ayurvedic massage in Les Bories
Well-being75 € to 100 € Barguelonne-en-Quercy (23 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Grand tour of Duravel
HikeEasy5:25Duravel (11.6 km)
Around the fortified town of Montcabrier
HikeEasy1:30Montcabrier (12.2 km)
Moulin de Mandassagne
HikeEasy2:20Saint-Martin-de-Villeréal (20 km)
At the heart of the hinterland of Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Cycling itineraryEasy2:00Villeneuve-sur-Lot (21 km)
From the Hauts d'Albas
HikeIntermediate3:45Albas (24 km)

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