Clermont-Dessous

Clermont-Dessous

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• The common Clermont-Dessous consists of five villages or hamlets. It is bounded on the north by the creek and the mass to the south by the river Garonne.
• A Brief History communal ...

• Among twenty heads places in France are called "Clermont", two thirds are located in the south, the northernmost of those there are also the most important: Clermont-Ferrand. The term "clermont" etymologically means light and clarity. The Clermont agenais, nicknamed "below" by mistranslation of the word original Occitan, do not feel inferior to anyone! Judge for high position of dominance.
• At the dawn of our history the inhabitants safe on this promontory, watching vigilantly the Gallic riparian forest where the river, then pressing and formidable cast his misbehavior. Over the centuries, successive generations watched with a cautious fear or curiosity passage of the Roman legions, the Visigothic troops or fleets Norman staggering. Then, throughout the Middle Ages, the path of hope for pilgrims of Saint Jacques de Compostela crossed the river at the ford of Thouars.
• In the 13th century, Agen, Toulouse land movement had suffered from the Albigensian Crusade fratricide. Simon de Montfort ravaged Penne d'Agen. After his death at the siege of Toulouse in 1218, wants his son Amaury, in 1221, encircling the hill of Clermont, but must lift the siege without results.
• During the interminable Hundred Years War, Agen, border zone between English Aquitaine and Languedoc Toulouse passed alternately from one sovereignty to another chance to battle.
• Later in the 16th century, despite the proximity of the Huguenot cities of Nerac and Tonneins Clairac Clermont would not suffer too much of religious strife and looked to pass, indifferent, the procession of Marshal Albert de Luynes in 1621 returning to his failure to Montauban to die before Tonneins the Chateau de Longueville.
• In the Enlightenment, the philosopher Montesquieu spent on land Clermont to get from his castle to Vivens Clairac in his barony of Montesquieu.
• At the dawn of the Revolution, the parish of Clermont joins Agen writing notebooks of grievances of the third estate. In 1790, the Constituent Assembly created the Department of Lot-et-Garonne and defines the common Clermont-Dessous uniting his own parish as St. Medard and Puymasson.
• In this shattered and tragic end of the 18th century, the area Clermont-Dessous belonging to the family of which the holder Rastignac Marquis Chapt Rastignac emigrate not like all the other nobles is found both in Paris and the Dordogne and that 'Agen he was not a moment left the soil of France and can preserve their land for sale Clermont as a national asset. The Marquis de Rastignac survived the storm and peer of France died in 1835. His only heir, the Duchess de la Rochefoucauld Liancourt sell the castle and all the land in 1850. This dislocation of the fief lord of Clermont. The castle fell into disuse recently was sold at public auction to benefit the state. What remains despite the ravages of time, still look great, the magnificent 12th century Romanesque church that served as a chapel and dungeon lord always offered to our admiration over the prestigious panorama it commands.

• An advantageous location: 15 km from Agen (County Administrative Board), 120 km from Bordeaux and Toulouse (near highway).
• Economic activities: artisanal zone along the D813 out of Fourtic to Port St. Mary and small craft.
• Agriculture: fruit and vegetable production, organic farming, animal husbandry (angora goats, pigs, cattle, ducks ...).

• Three villages on the slopes (view on the Garonne and the plain):

• Clermont-Dessous: City of the medieval era, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of the Garonne to the south and the valley of the mass to the north. Stronghold in the Middle Ages, surrounded by walls, there remains a castle tower is being restored and fortified church dating from the twelfth century site listed monument, is a pure masterpiece of Romanesque style.
• Saint-Médard: village lies the village hall and the beautiful church of the twelfth and fourteenth century.
• Puymasson: village located at the east end with a splendid view and very wide on the valley of the Garonne. To see a church of the twelfth and fourteenth century very well restored.

• Two villages in the valley:

• Fourtic: Located along the D813 (formerly N113) - administrative center with the town hall, school. Walks on the shady banks of the Garonne. Point of shad fishing.
• Lapouleille: Located along the D813. Village extended along the Garonne. Nice fishing spot to the refurbished pier.

• The variety of leisure activities: hiking, biking and equestrian (marked trails).
• Breeding of Angora goats producing mohair, visit the farm.
• Interesting places various: ruins of a Gallo-Roman villa, manor houses, fountains, Valley of the mass.

• Buzet and wine
• Vianne, its glass and night market
• Nerac, its castle and its history
• Agen and in particular its aqueduct, pleasant walks along the canal with the possibility to rent boats
• Caves Fontirou
• Discover the villages as Prayssas, Pujol ...

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Clermont-Dessous Castle		Castle Clermont-Dessous
Clermont-Dessous and Garonne valley (© A. Chopin)

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Le Jardin de Florine   9.5 Agen The owner, Mrs. Florine Besnard, welcomes you with simplicity and ease in his restaurant Cameroon. The room is very cozy with its large fireplace and exposed beams. Le Jardin de Florine... Located 16.1 km from Clermont-Dessous 19 € per person

La Table d'Armandie Agen CONTEMPORARY STYLE - Relaxed, modern and bright, Armandie table is a very good restaurant that knows how to stay simple and user friendly. At the entrance of Agen, just next to the... Located 16.5 km from Clermont-Dessous 41 € per person

Bistro Dell’Arte   8.4 Agen IN RED AND BLACK - Ebony Bistro tables, benches and red leather seats, clean lines: Bistro Dell'Arte, you can marry a modern setting with 100% traditional recipes of Italy. GIANT CARD... Located 16.8 km from Clermont-Dessous 24 € per person

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Au bonheur d'alphonse   Lusignan-Petit Come relax in a picturesque village in the South West of France in a true family home newly renovated old stone presbytery. With fine weather, enjoy the swimming pool, terrace and barbecue.... Located 8.6 km from Clermont-Dessous From 65 € to 75 € the double room

Le bougarras     10 Vianne Sheltered by the ramparts of the fortified village of vianne, we welcome you to this former village grocery shop in the 1785 bougarras. Maison and Breakfasts, cozy, patio ett cloister... Located 9.8 km from Clermont-Dessous From 80 € to 95 € the double room

Hourné     10 Calignac Surrounded by fields bathed in light reminiscent of Tuscany, Hourné, a former barn, has been tastefully transformed into a 3-star B&B. Located 12.9 km from Clermont-Dessous 95 € the double room

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House for 8 persons Port-Sainte-Marie Our house for max. 8 persons with a great private pool (5x11 m) is located in a region known for his wine, gastronomie, fruit (prune d'Agenais), nice villages... The house has a great... Located 5 km from Clermont-Dessous From 400 € to 1175 € per week

House for 5 persons   9.7 Clermont-Dessous Located in the heart of a green valley, this stone house near the independent owners' home but without opposite stands on a beautiful wooded park of 3.5 ha. Le quiet serenity of this... Located in Clermont-Dessous From 375 € to 750 € per week

Le saltre haut Clermont-Dessous This villa feel, full of feet is totally independent dedicated entirely to your vacation. Easy access, near a wooded glen on a closed ground of 2500 m² you can relax in the poolside... Located in Clermont-Dessous From 1210 € to 2200 € per week

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Lac de neguenou     9.5 Prayssas At the heart of the south-west, 18 km from Agen, Domaine du Lac de Néguenou open from March to October in a unique environment for relaxation, sports and outdoor leisure nature. Camping... Located 10.4 km from Clermont-Dessous From 12 € to 20 € per day

Camping Moulin de Campech     10 Villefranche-du-Queyran Moulin de Campech boasts one of the finest, tranquil and Beautiful Campsites in Lot et Garonne. It has a heated swimming pool, fishing lake, bar and restaurant. Located 18.6 km from Clermont-Dessous From 16.20 € to 23.20 € per day

Flower camping du lac de lislebonne     9.2 Réaup-Lisse 3 * campsite ideal for family holidays. Quiet and friendly hotel in Gascony, near Agen. Rich region of its cuisine and its history / discovery many circuits. Hiking trails, horseback... Located 26 km from Clermont-Dessous From 13.50 € to 23 € per day

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Le Prince Noir      8.2 Sérignac-sur-Garonne The family-run Prince Noir is located in the small village of Sérignac-sur-Garonne, in eastern Aquitaine. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a shaded courtyard and terrace, and a tennis... Located 6.5 km from Clermont-Dessous Room from 60 €

Camping de Néguenou     8.6 Prayssas Set on a 19-hectare private park, this camping site is on the shores of Néguenou Lake and 18 km from Agen. It offers mobile homes with a kitchen, 2 outdoor swimming pools and free Wi-Fi... Located 10.7 km from Clermont-Dessous Room from 70 €

Au Colombier du Touron      7.8 Brax Located 7 km from Agen Train Station, Au Colombier du Touron sits in a 500m² park and offers a restaurant with panoramic views and free Wi-Fi throughout. With views of the park or Garonne... Located 11.6 km from Clermont-Dessous Room from 65 €

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