Laroque-Timbaut

Visit Laroque-Timbaut, Aquitaine

Laroque-Timbaut is a small village located between Agen and Villeneuve-sur-Lot in the south-eastern Lot et Garonne, where it is within the 'Pays Agenais' region.

Exploring Laroque Timbaut

The village has a sleepy medieval centre dominated by its traditional market hall (dating from the 12th century) and an ancient clock tower - the Tour de l’Horloge. Most of the commerce of this small town is elsewhere, making the Place de la Halle a very tranquil spot to sit and admire the buildings and the view over the valley.

Wander through the stone arch in the clock tower and into a narrow passage - The Rue du Lo - with the donjon on the right and old stone cottages on the left. The donjon is all that remains of a castle which was demolished by the villagers before the French Revolution in revenge against the last Seigneur. The donjon is now the water tower for the village.

As you descend down the passage you look down on the lovely terracotta roofs of some more cottages, unfortunately falling to ruin and here there are fabulous views over the tree-filled valley below.

One day this passage will have all its buildings renovated and the edges planted and it will be fantastic. But even now it’s very pleasant and you can keep walking down to the roue Empire, a large water wheel built in 1845 which provides the village with water.

Note: it is said that one of the armies of Charlemagne passed through the village in 778 and according to legend was cured of an epidemic by the waters of the valley.

Attractions nearby

The region around Laroque-Timbaut is relatively undiscovered by tourists, and retains a great deal of authentic rural charm. There are also numerous small and unspoiled villages to stroll around, often with small medieval churches.

Among the most popular with visitors are those at Penne-d-Agenais and Pujols, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. These two villages are both a short distance north of Laroque-Timbaut.

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Suggested places to visit near Laroque-Timbaut, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Pujols 13km; Villeneuve-sur-Lot 14km; Agen 14km; Bourg de Visa 16km; Montjoi 16km; Castelsagrat 18km; Brassac 18km; Tournon d'Agenais 23km; Auvillar 26km; Monflanquin 27km; Chateau de Fumel 29km; Lauzerte 30km; Chateau de Gavaudun 32km; Moissac 33km; Chateau de Bonaguil 35km; Nerac 37km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Laroque-Timbaut

Laroque-Timbaut tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Eglise Notre Dame (Frespech) - religious monument (6km) : Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin) - religious monument (13km) : Cathédrale Saint Caprais d'Agen (Agen) - religious monument (14km) : Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lacour) - religious monument (15km) : Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) - religious monument (18km) : Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot) - religious monument (19km) : Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) - religious monument (20km) : Ets Latour-Marliac - remarkable garden (22km) :

French version: see Laroque-Timbaut (Francais)