6 must-see sites in Albret
Are you afraid of missing out on something unmissable during your stay in Albret? Don't worry, here is a selection of must-see attractions in Nérac and the surrounding area!
1 - The emblem of Albret
the Henri IV Castle Museum
TheChâteau de Néracisone of the most famous castles in Lot-et-Garonne: the only royal castle. While its elegant gallery is a stunning jewel ofRenaissance architecture, it is the prestige of its guests that has made it so famous. The history of the lords of Albret, kings of Navarre with the futureHenry IV, but also of some of the most influential women of the 16th century, is closely linked to that of the castle.An exhibitionallows visitors to discover the evolution of the royal estate and the legacy of these great national figures on the town of Nérac.
2 - In the shade of the pines
Cauderoue Cape
45 hectares of outdoor sports inthe Landes forest! Cap Cauderoue offersa tree-top adventure coursefor young and old alike, with numerous obstacles to overcome thanks to the continuous safety line forabsolute security: the rope bridge, the Tarzan swing, zip lines, and much more! Cap Cauderoue also offers à la carte activities:canoeingon the Gélise, acatapultto launch yourself 20 meters up into the pine trees, abarefoot trailto awaken your senses, andhorse riding and electric scooter trailsfor nature walks.
3 - The exceptional location
the Tower Mill
The Moulin Tours between Nérac and Barbaste and its Romanesque bridge invite you on a unique and extraordinary journey into the medieval world. The historyof France's largest fortified millspans the 14th century, the destiny of the lords of Albret, and then the most popular of the kings of France,Henry IV, who liked to claim to be its miller. The walls are still steeped in the stories of this legendary king. The mill can be explored through anexhibitionthat traces the 800-year history of this unique fortress in the Southwest.
4 - Witness to the past
Cork and Stopper Museum
The history of Mézin is marked by Armand Fallières, President of the Republic, but also by the cork industry. To learn about this cork tradition, there is nothing better than visiting the Cork and Stopper Museum dedicated to it.
5 - Fun and refreshing
lud'o park
With large swimming pools, bubble benches, a lagoon with rock formations, slides and pentagliss slides, a lazy river, and even a section for toddlers, Lud'O Parc is a water park in the heart of Nérac, the ideal place for family swimming.
6 - The Royal Park seen from the river
Prince Henry Cruises
A bucolic cruise on the Baïse River inNérac, one of France's most beautiful river ports. During this hour-long trip on a wooden coutrillon, a replica of the 19th-century gabares, the captain and guide recount theyouth of Prince Henri, future king of France, the Royal Park of La Garenne and its gardens.A visual spectaclewhere you can enjoy seeing the Renaissance-stylefountainsat a leisurely pace and scrutinizing the marks left by historic floods on the Pavillon des Bains du Roy. The highlight of the show: passing through the Nazareth lock, which is 4.20 m wide for a boat measuring 4.10 m.
The must-sees of Albret
