Cancon

Cancon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownCancon
Insee code47048
Postcode47290
Latitude44.5363110
Longitude0.6267610
AltitudeFrom 90 to 217 meters
Surface24.49 km²
Population1365 inhabitants
Density55 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townAgen (at 51 km, 53 min)Moulinet at 3.7 km (4 min)
DepartmentLot-et-GaronneBoudy-de-Beauregard at 4.8 km (6 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Capital of the country's nutty plum, Cancon is located in the Lot valley, in Lot-et-Garonne, at the crossroads of major thoroughfares: Paris / Bordeaux and the Pyrenees: Cahors.

Cannot was the first name of the mountain on which the village is spread. Time of the Franks, on the ancient plateau Cannot have built a fortified village where they could dominate and see the enemy from afar. In the 11th century, the tower reflected the strategic importance of the castle Cancon who controlled the Roman road from Agen to Perigueux. Alphonse de Poitiers founded a large number of country houses which all relatives Monclar of Agen and St. Pastour but Monflanquin, Villereal and Castillonnès. Was it to monitor the lord of Cancon? The latter, of Pons Amanieu Madaillan establishes a small town at the foot of his castle in 1255.


SIGHTSEEING

While only remains of this castle with 24 towers, is that its demolition was ordered in 1739 by the Prince of Pons and completed by the Revolution. This site is accessible by the recently repaved streets lined with timbered houses. The walls and curtains are evidence of a fortress, which is no doubt in reaching the summit.

The panorama extends over the plum orchards and nut trees, the roofs of the village. Monflanquin (one of the most beautiful villages of France) seems closer and the castle of Biron in the Dordogne reminds us that he was a partner.

A hall-style Baltard 125 years, is the center of attraction on market day, Monday, by order of King in 1555.

Cancon had several churches. This is where modern officiating. Inaugurated in 1977, is furnished in stone by the monks in Calcat. Its shape is fan friendly. It houses a 16th century pieta classified by the Fine Arts.

Cancon owns a tourist complex with 2-hectare lake, pool, mini golf and accommodation and catering on site this summer.

To discover the medieval village, guided tours are organized every year by appointment. In summer, walks and gourmet discovery. Documents on request to the Office of Tourism: maisondutourisme.cancon @ wanadoo.fr


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Garage sale: April.

Frequently Asked fat cows and agricultural meeting: the last Monday of July.

Hazelnut Festival: October odd years.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Between the Lot Valley and Perigord Cancon is ideally situated for excursions.

Garage sale in May Castelnaud de Gratecambe.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Maiden flight in a flexwing or multi-axis microlightSports sensationsFrom 35 € to 135 €Montpezat (22 km)
Z'Animoland animal theme parkEntertainment6 €La Croix-Blanche (27 km)

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PHOTOS
Medieval village, country and prune capital of the hazelnut
  
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WEATHER
Friday 24 May
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Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
Saturday 25 May
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Sunday 26 May
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RESTAURANTS 
La Dolce Vita  
8.7
Villeréal
Located in a pretty village in the Lot-et-Garonne, Dolce Vita welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere. The decor is modern and subtle playing with stone walls. In the kitchen, do not...
Located 14.6 km from Cancon35 € per person 
La Toque Blanche  
9.5
Pujols
In Aquitaine, La Toque Blanche not limited only to its view of the charming village of Pujols. It is also a restaurant selected by the guide Gault Millau headed Bernard Lebrun Maître...
Located 17.9 km from Cancon54 € per person 
Etincelles
Sainte-Sabine-Born
IDYLLIC - Nestled deep in the Périgord in Sainte-Sabine-Born, a village of a few hundred souls, this restaurant is a unique address! Sparks, that's his name, is a bit ordinary. In a...
Located 20 km from Cancon 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hôtes Les Faures  
Cancon
In the undulating landscape, surrounded by the plum and hazelnut orchards, in a recently-converted ancient farm with timber framing and stone walls we have installed and furnished cosy...
Located in CanconFrom 70 € to 75 € the double room 
Château de St Paul    
9.9
Boudy-de-Beauregard
In the West Wing: 3 en-suite bedrooms each with a double bed and with their own en-suite bathrooms. 1 of the room is equiped with a supplementary single bed. The West Wing has a large...
Located 3 km from CanconFrom 75 € to 105 € the double room 
Manoir de Roquegautier  
Beaugas
Rental accommodation in guest rooms in a mansion with a pool of 15 th. The guest house is situated in Aquitaine Lot et Garonne, the borders of Périgord 45 minutes from Sarlat in the...
Located 3 km from CanconFrom 77 € to 95 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte du Lac
Cancon
Halfway between Bergerac (Dordogne) and Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot et Garonne), and near the villages of Castillones, Monflanquin and Villereal, located in the authentic region of Lot-et-Garonne,...
Located in CanconFrom 200 € to 450 € per week 
Gite de la barrouille
Moulinet
We are located in Lot et Garonne on the edge of Perigord black and red. Enjoy the quiet of the countryside, the joy of family swimming as well as farm products served in our small country...
Located 2.2 km from CanconFrom 350 € to 500 € per week 
Les Figuiers de Monflanquin... !
Monflanquin
Looking for a vacation idea to gather your friends and family in a friendly family atmosphere..  You like good wine, good food, castles, caves, prehistoric sites and parks, or just...
Located 13.2 km from CanconFrom 750 € to 1100 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Lac   
9
Cancon
Halfway between Bergerac (Dordogne) and Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot et Garonne), and near the villages of Castillones, Monflanquin and Villereal, located in the authentic region of Lot-et-Garonne,...
Located in Cancon9.10 € per day 
Camping municipal la ferrette  
Castillonnès
Camping located in the northern Lot-et-Garonne, 3 km from the Dordogne region rich in cultural and gastronomic pleasure cottages of france. Animation, aqua-gym, games for adults and...
Located 13.3 km from Cancon10.50 € per day 
Camping lot et bastides   
10
Pujols
The Lot et Bastides Campsite was built in 2012 at the foot of the medieval village of Pujols, listed as one of “France's Most Beautiful Villages”, and right next to the town of Villeneuve...
Located 16.4 km from CanconFrom 14 € to 21 € per day 

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HOTELS
Auberge Les Glycines     
7.5
Cancon
The hostel-restaurant of charm Les Glycines is an ideal stage in the heart of Southwest region of France. It offers 20 rooms equipped with all the necessary comfort: bathroom, TV, telephone...
Located in CanconRoom from 54 €
Les Résidences du Golf 
Castelnaud-de-Gratecambe
With an outdoor swimming pool, this residence is 2 km from the centre of Castelnaud-de-Gratecambe. It offers self-catering accommodation, a tennis court and a terrace with tables and...
Located 6.6 km from CanconRoom from 120 €
Pierre & Vacances La Résidence du Lac     
7
Monflanquin
The residence lies in a beautiful, leafy setting on the shores of a lake in a huge landscaped park. It is made up of houses and apartments, and the architecture is based on the local...
Located 10.2 km from CanconRoom from 28 €

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Chambre pigeonnier de la tour
Chambre dans le pigeonnier de la Tour de Brazalem datant du XVIème siècle.
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