The village
Typical of bastide villages, the streets are laid out in a grid pattern, and surrounded by an outer rampart which you can walk along to admire the views of the surrounding countryside. In the heart of the village, arcaded stone and half-timbered buildings line three sides of the attractive square. The Mairie (town hall) holds court on the fourth side, facing the Eglise St Jacques, a 16th century church built around a 13th century defensive tower which makes for a striking entranceway. The shell above the Renaissance door is a reminder that the village lies along one of the traditional pilgrimage routes towards Santiago de Compostela.
To visit nearby
Other picturesque villages to discover in the vicinity include Laroque-Timbaut, Frespech, Montaigu-de-Quercy, Lauzerte and Tournon d’Agenais. With its 76 Romanesque capitals, the beautiful cloister of Saint Peter's Abbey at Moissac is definitely worthy of a visit, evidenced by its UNESCO world heritage classification. A little further afield, wine lovers may wish to head to Puy l’Evêque or Cahors, whilst the cities of Montauban and Toulouse have much to offer in the way of sightseeing, museums and shops.Other picturesque villages to discover in the vicinity include Laroque-Timbaut, Frespech, Montaigu-de-Quercy, Lauzerte and Tournon d’Agenais. With its 76 Romanesque capitals, the beautiful cloister of Saint Peter's Abbey at Moissac is definitely worthy of a visit, evidenced by its UNESCO world heritage classification. A little further afield, wine lovers may wish to head to Puy l’Evêque or Cahors, whilst the cities of Montauban and Toulouse have much to offer in the way of sightseeing, museums and shops.
Get active
This is a great area to get outdoors and enjoy nature. There are walking or cycling trails in a lakeside and woodland setting at the Lac de Gandaille near Engayrac, just south of Beauville. Or keen walkers can enjoy longer routes in the area such as a circuit taking in both Beauville and Frespech.The Lot and Garonne rivers are both in easy reach and offer leisure boat trips and various paddling sports for the more energetic – canoeing, kayaking and the now very popular stand-up paddleboarding.
