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Casteljaloux

Visit Casteljaloux, Aquitaine

Casteljaloux is a small town located in the south-west of the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France, south of Marmande and west of Agen. The Pays d'Albret name (from the duchy that ruled the region in the 16th century) is now used in tourist information to describe the region around Casteljaloux (and Nerac).

A fairly quiet country town set in the rolling countrsyide typical of the Lot-et-Garonne / Gascony region, Casteljaloux doesn't have a major role on the tourist trail but is a pleasant workaday town that deserves a visit if you are passing.

Exploring Casteljaloux

Start your visit at the tourist office in Casteljaloux, situated in the historical centre of the town in an attractive old stone building called the Maison du Roy. One of the finest houses in the town it is said that both King Louis XII and King Louis XIV spent time here.

Other highlights include a good number of attractive half-timbered houses in the old town centre, the town church, and the medieval convent and cloisters of the Cordeliers, surrounding a small garden.

A small part of the original town defences can also be seen, and in the parc d'albret you can see part of a medieval castle, once visited by the future King Henry IV.

There is also a thermal spa in the town - 'Les Bains de Casteljaloux' if you feel the need for more rest and relaxation provided by the the Gascony countryside and a glass of wine!

The main centre for visitors staying at Casteljaloux is the tourist complex around the lake - Lac de Clarens - where you will find, in addition to the swimming lake, a golf course, restaurants and various accommodation options.

Visit close to Casteljaloux

There are numerous pretty small villages in the region that you will come across as you tour the vineyards and sunflower fields of the surrounding Pays d'Albret nearby, many worthy of a stroll.

Among those of particular interest are Leyritz Moncassin, dominated by its castle; La Réunion, with a very lovely feudal chateau and an unusual communal bread oven; and Grézet Cavagnan, which also has a castle- the Chateau de Malvirade (open to public summer only).

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Tourist classifications for Casteljaloux: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 2*;

Suggested places to visit near Casteljaloux, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: La Reole 33km; Villeneuve de Mezin 35km; Monsegur 37km; Fources 38km; Allemans-du-Dropt 38km; Miramont-de-Guyenne 38km; Duras 41km; Montreal-du-Gers 42km; Agen 43km; Sauveterre-de-Guyenne 44km; Larressingle 45km; Lauzun 45km; Condom 45km; Eymet 46km; Pujols 47km; Pellegrue 48km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Casteljaloux

Casteljaloux tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Jardins de Beauchamp - remarkable garden (22km) : Jardin du cloître Notre-Dame - remarkable garden (22km) : Ets Latour-Marliac - remarkable garden (35km) : Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot) - religious monument (40km) : Jardins du château de Malle - remarkable garden (42km) : Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac) - religious monument (42km) : Cathédrale Saint Caprais d'Agen (Agen) - religious monument (43km) : Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) - religious monument (45km) :