Lauzerte

Lauzerte

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Lauzerte		Sainte-Juliette at 5.9 km (6 min)
Insee code	82094		Saint-Amans-de-Pellagal at 6.2 km (8 min)
Postcode	82110		Montagudet at 6.2 km (6 min)
Latitude	44.2497230		Bouloc at 6.7 km (8 min)
Longitude	1.1343910		Montlauzun at 7.8 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 98 to 270 meters		Montbarla at 8.1 km (9 min)
Surface	44.56 km²		Miramont-de-Quercy at 8.3 km (9 min)
Population	1503 inhabitants		Lebreil at 8.9 km (9 min)
Density	34 inhabitants/km²		Cazes-Mondenard at 9.2 km (10 min)
National label			Saint-Laurent-Lolmie at 9.2 km (11 min)
Chief town	Montauban (at 38 km, 40 min)		Durfort-Lacapelette at 10.2 km (11 min)
Department	Tarn-et-Garonne		Touffailles at 10.9 km (13 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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"One of the most beautiful villages in France": Lauzerte account since April 1990 among the villages classified as "most beautiful villages of France", villages selected for the quality of their heritage, their architecture and their environment. The acquisition of the label is the subject of a rigorous selection process. It is never final, constant efforts are required to retain the title.

"Stop on the Way of Saint Jacques de Compostela: Lauzerte, whose etymology means light, be informed, appears like a mirage pilgrims pacing the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela since Montcuq. Historical path, legendary, spiritual and socio-cultural confluence, Via Podiensis is traversed by a hiking trail, the GR 65, from Le Puy-en-Velay. Lauzerte, home from the 12th century, many pilgrims, marking the entrance to the road in the department.

• The country house and its arcaded square.
• The Pilgrim's Garden:

• This novel traces the development history and the initiation of the pilgrimage route of St. Jacques de Compostela.
• The garden looks like a game of goose. A path strewn with boxes and numbered panels to allow walkers or players move through stages that tell the daily pilgrim hospitality concept of chance, joys and sorrows, trials and difficulties, happiness and bad meetings, culminating "Paradise" at the end of the game The next step is similar to Snakes and Ladders: it must first cross the water, the prison after the hostel, the well is the bridge before death is after prison? to arrive at the final stage in St. Jacques de Compostela. The garden consists of lava glazed panels containing pictures taken, mostly on the Route du Puy, verses of songs (from 11th to 18th centuries), whose key words are translated into four languages (French, Occitan English, Spanish) and the tests to be performed by the player. The vegetation chosen following its symbolic medieval illustrates the episode mentioned in the panel.
• Various awards: Award for Architecture Midi-Pyrenees, winner 2003 - Special Jury Mention, trophies "A Landscape Legacy" 2003 - 1st prize trophy Cultural Tourism Midi-Pyrenees 2001 - Garden Remarkable, Ministry of Culture and Communication, 2006.
• Free admission all year. Dice game and brochure available at the Tourist Office.

• Pontet the Gandilhon: Lauzerte distinguished herself during the Hundred Years War. A legend says that an old lady living in this place, on behalf of predestined Gandilhon (which saves), then it went about its daily business, was arrested by the enemy, who left the city in small groups. Illiterate, she nevertheless had the idea of putting the record in as many pebbles or brown (?) In her apron that soldiers coming out, then she went to warn the consuls who decided to close the gates of the city. Thus, Lauzerte was one of the first cities in the Quercy to the English release. The name of Gandilhon remained in memory of this episode.
• The chapel of Saint Sernin du Bosc: This Romanesque chapel, which has at least eleven centuries old, is a rich heritage of the town. Located on the road of Saint Jacques de Compostela, she is visited by many pilgrims and hikers leave messages moving testimonies of gratitude for all those who campaigned for the restoration. The last religious service was celebrated in the chapel in 1973 by Mr. Abbot Dejean. The chapel has been classified a historical monument in 1995. The meadow adjoining was purchased in 1994 by the municipality Lauzerte.
• From Earth and Fire:

• Lauzerte so dear to Jacques Buchholtz, ceramic artist of international renown (gone too soon in the eyes of all who knew him), who inspired so much skill sets are everywhere. Lovers of poetry, he loved this sentence of Rene Char: "A poet must leave traces of his passage, not proof. Only traces are dreaming." His "evidence", his ceramic works can be admired throughout the medieval streets.
• Corner of the square survey of Angles: original, unusual, he leaves no one indifferent. Artistic creation in late 1988 with sandstone paving, limestone edges, reinforced concrete structure of 4 tons cantilevered and industrial surfaces. "A square of light in the midst of a country house, a square of stones and earth Assemblies grid pavers. A square mineral - raised in a corner as in a gale determining the ground a shimmer of colors to better Enlighten the eyes - raised in a corner like a climb to the sky. An Appeal to other dream, a springboard to the supernatural. We must learn to let themselves go and just feel the emotion. "

• The Flower Show: in April. Flower market, creating a floral design, entertainment and public exhibitions on a new theme each year.
• Visit the gardens in June Visit the gardens is a national cultural event for all audiences, with friends or family, lovers or curious as to seasoned gardeners!
• Heritage Exhibition: Summer. Exhibition of works on the theme of recovery and discovery of heritage Quercy Country Greenhouses.
• The nights of Lauzerte: August. In the courtyards and gardens, the turning lanes, many artists are participating in their original creations in an atmosphere of dream that astonishes and enchants?
• European Heritage Days: September. Guided tours, exhibitions and entertainment offered on the national theme?
• Place the new: in September.
• Arbor Day: November. Entertainment and exhibitions gardeners, nurserymen and artists around the timber, its applications, tree and flowers.

Lauzerte, aerial view

Sunday 12 February Day Night Min. -10°C - Max. -1°C

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 2°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C

Le pont Napoléon Moissac Beautiful charming bridge napoleonrestaurants table of our sonthe hussar recreation Areahotel restaurant poolstep v r p and tourism. Located 17.1 km from Lauzerte From 30 € to 40 € per person

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Les Mirabelle, La Molere, Sainte Thecle   Montesquieu Available is two double bedrooms and shower / toilet the large terrace and swimming pool 12x5 and the balcony and magnificent views and wildlife will make your stay enjoyable. We 200... Located 8.4 km from Lauzerte 55 € the double room

Mas-Labrugade     10 Montcuq At the heart of Quercy Blanc, near Montcuq, medieval village of the Lot in the Midi-Pyrenees, Madeleine welcomes you to this renovated farmhouse near the road to Compostella. The rest... Located 10.9 km from Lauzerte 56 € the double room

Ferme auberge de Lasbourdettes   Bourg-de-Visa Arlette Decaunes welcomes you in the heart of the Quercy hills white, for a relaxing break where you will enjoy the tranquility of nature, whether in the house or both houses of hôtesavec... Located 14.7 km from Lauzerte 48 € the double room

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Château de Rodié Courbiac This medieval fortress is now a comfortable home having spacious accommodation in delightful grounds (55h of nature reserve and organic farm). Once built to repel visitors, now it welcoomes... Located 15.3 km from Lauzerte 3150 € per week

Le Domaine du Chasselas   9.6 Castelsagrat Domaine du Chasselas originates from the 17th century and consists of a splendidly restored farmhouse la maison du Chasselas, a beautiful situated gîte La Grappe with a stunning view... Located 17 km from Lauzerte From 700 € to 1750 € per week

Clos nuria Carnac-Rouffiac Of 26 ha. Quiet, panoramic view, 2 terraces, solarium, comfortable. 2CH, private pool, Located 18.8 km from Lauzerte From 650 € to 1150 € per week

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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 17.1 km from Lauzerte From 13 € to 91 € 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 30 km from Lauzerte From 16 € to 18 € per day

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Le Belvédère      8.5 Lauzerte Le Belvedere is set in the heart of the Lauzerte Valley in the Midi-Pyrenees region. Its facilities include an overflow swimming pool and Spa & Wellness Centre. Guest rooms are equipped... Located in Lauzerte Room from 45 €

Le Luzerta  Lauzerte Set in a 7000 m² garden in the Midi-Pyrénées region, this hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a sun terrace. The modern guest rooms offer views over the garden. A TV and a private... Located in Lauzerte Room from 30 €

Logis Hotel Restaurant Aube Nouvelle   Durfort-Lacapelette Set on a 23-hectare park, this Logis is 10 km from the village of Lauzerte. It offers en suite rooms with garden views and some rooms have free Wi-Fi access. All guest rooms at Hotel... Located 6.6 km from Lauzerte Room from 46 €

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