Castelfranc

Castelfranc

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCastelfrancAnglars-Juillac at 1.3 km (4 min)
Insee code46062Prayssac at 3.2 km (4 min)
Postcode46140Albas at 4.2 km (5 min)
Latitude44.5010800Labastide-du-Vert at 4.3 km (4 min)
Longitude1.2227900Pescadoires at 6 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 80 to 270 metersBélaye at 7.2 km (9 min)
Surface5.71 km²Luzech at 7.8 km (8 min)
Population426 inhabitantsLagardelle at 7.8 km (9 min)
Density73 inhabitants/km²Puy-l'Évêque at 7.9 km (9 min)
Chief townCahors (at 25 km, 28 min)Lherm at 8.9 km (10 min)
DepartmentLotSaint-Médard at 9.1 km (9 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The bastide Castelfranc was founded in the late 13th century by the Bishop of Cahors. The regular plan, typical of a voluntary planning and place-name are the two key benchmarks to classify Castelfranc among the country houses. However, the site predates the Roman conquest, the prehistoric and Gallo-Roman suggesting that Castelfranc was already an important and strategic.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Le Jardin des Sens, a medieval-style garden built in 2003 by combining art and tradition. The architecture of the garden designed with reference to the story reminiscent of the country house built in checkerboard. Trees, plants and materials are chosen with reference to historical works, stained glass, tapestries.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Castelfranc is celebrating 13 and July 14.
  • Around the Garden of the Senses and the medieval church activities take place in theater, music, dance, flea markets, sales of regional products, conferences, development of wealth in the region as the Occitan language.
  • Un rendez-vous annuel photographique appelé : "Images au Pied de la Bastide" a été créé, présentant chaque année une série d'exposition de plusieurs des photographes professionnels. For a better communication between imaging professionals and visitors of "Photography Workshops" have been integrated.
  • The opening exhibition takes place July 14 and the exhibition is open to the public throughout the summer.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Walks greet hikers on the Causses and the banks of the Lot.
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 7°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Zotier chambres & table d'hôtes    
9.8
Luzech
Zotier B&B is located on the edge of Luzech, a village where all facilities are available. Zotier has a beautifully laid out enclosed garden. From the garden there is a romantic fruitlane...
Located 4.5 km from CastelfrancFrom 40 € to 58 € the double room 
Chambre rose    
9.9
Luzech
Double room carefully decorated, upstairs of the home owners with entry indépendante. Cadre green and pleasant, quiet close to many sights to see.
Located 6.2 km from Castelfranc55 € the double room 
Le Mas de Tresse  
Saint-Médard
In this beautiful vineyard property dating from 1850 whose authenticity has to be preserved while providing a level of modern comfort, a cellar was converted into a guest room. This...
Located 7.4 km from Castelfranc80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite 10-11 personnes avec piscine
Anglars-Juillac
Le Mas del Couet : in Anglars-Juillac, 30 km from Cahors and 8 km from Puy-L'Evèque, located on a property planted with trees, covering one hectare (2,47 acres). 5 bedrooms. Private...
Located 1.1 km from CastelfrancFrom 1400 € to 2500 € per week 
Gite clausana  
9.3
Anglars-Juillac
Gite for rent: Furnished Cottage, fully renovated, located in the Lot in the heart of the vineyards of Cahors, in Anglars Juillac, near Prayssac and Puy L'Eveque. Composed of a kitchen,...
Located 3.2 km from CastelfrancFrom 230 € to 380 € per week 
La Bouyssette, gite avec piscine  
9.8
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Prayssac
Lodging independent to 25 m of the owner, with private terrace. Naturel ground 3 ha, very calm. With swimming pool, animalparc and field for jeu de boules/badminton. Organization of...
Located 5.7 km from CastelfrancFrom 325 € to 725 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Valenthèze auberge, camping 
Montcabrier
Our campsite is situated in a picturesque valley bisected by the small river Thèze. We offer 25 individual sites, each with an area of ​​200m², luxury tents for rent and cottages. Enjoy...
Located 11.7 km from CastelfrancFrom 15 € to 18 € per day 
Les catalpas    
9.5
Fumel
Located at the junction of two valleys: Dordogne and Lot, on the edge of 3 departments Lot et Garonne, Lot and Dordogne, the campsite of 2 ha, half bathed Lot offers about 60 pitches....
Located 18.6 km from CastelfrancFrom 16 € to 18 € per day 
Camping Le Pouchou    
10
Courbiac
Located between Lot and Garonne, in a quiet green valley at the foot of a magnificent town, you will find a warm welcome and friendly surroundings full of charms and many famous sites....
Located 21 km from CastelfrancFrom 13 € to 91 € per day 

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HOTELS
Claire Rive     
7.9
Prayssac
Situated near the River Lot, only a short distance from central Prayssac, this modern residence offers well-equipped accommodation. Featuring a gorgeous outdoor swimming pool, it is...
Located 2.5 km from CastelfrancRoom from 23 €
Hostellerie De Goujounac     
8.5
Goujounac
The Hostellerie de Goujounac is located in the center of the medieval village, Goujounac, 29 kilometers from Cahors, in the Lot valley in Dordogne. The hotel features double and Twin...
Located 8.6 km from CastelfrancRoom from 57 €
Le Vinois     
8.3
Caillac
Hotel Le Vinois is located in the heart of the Lot Valley vineyards, 12 km from Cahors. It offers modern accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and gourmet restaurant. Guest rooms...
Located 10.5 km from CastelfrancRoom from 82 €

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