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Mézin, birthplace of Armand Fallières

Take advantage of your visit to Mézin to remember Armand Fallières, a statesman born in Mézin in 1841.

Village of Mézin

On the hillside, Mézin looks out over the green valleys of Armagnac and the Landes forest that begins at its feet.

Moulin des Tours and its Roman Bridge

Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the Moulin des Tours de Barbaste mill and its Romanesque bridge immerse you in the medieval world as you discover one of the most beautiful wonders of Aquitaine, once owned by Henri de Navarre, the future Henri IV.

Guided tour of the Bastide de Vianne

Starting from the Tourist Office, you will set off to explore the Bastide de Vianne.

Town of Nérac

Perhaps you have passed through Nérac, 25 km southwest of Agen. Did you stop there?

Guided tour of Nérac

Head to the Albret Tourist Office to discover Nérac, the city of Albret, which will reveal all its secrets to you.

Lavardac Park

While strolling through Lavardac, you will discover the town hall park with its legendary trees, shaded paths, and bandstand.

The Royal Park of La Garenne

Listed as a historic site in 1909, this park faces the Jardins and Bains du Roy.

Henri IV Castle Museum

Set in the historic town of Nérac, the castle was built in the 15th century by Alain d'Albret le Grand, the great-great-grandfather of Henry IV.

Moulin des Tours Park

Located on the banks of the Gélise River and at the foot of the Moulin des Tours, the Parc du Moulin des Tours offers a shaded walkway with a view of the Romanesque bridge of Barbaste.

Landscaped Gardens of Mézin

From medieval town to cork-producing town, narrow streets, remains of ramparts, and even a cork and cork stopper museum bear witness to Mézin's rich past.

Church of Saint John the Baptist in Mézin

Listed as a Historic Monument in 1840, the Church of Saint John the Baptist dominates the hill on which the town of Mézin is built.

Guided tour of Mézin

Starting from the Albret Tourist Information Office in Mézin, you will set off to explore the medieval town, its magnificent Saint Jean-Baptiste church, its arcaded square, the heart of the village since the Middle Ages, its narrow streets, as well as the 19th and 20th century wine-producing district and its most illustrious representative, Armand Fallières, President of the Third Republic from 1906 to 1913.

Town of Lavardac

The village of Lavardac was fortified around the castle (now destroyed) in the form of a Castrum and then a Bastide.

Village of Buzet-sur-Baïse

Its AOC-classified wine is known worldwide, but that's not the only charm of this village.

Village of Poudenas

On the border of the Landes, Armagnac, and Pays d'Albret regions, Poudenas is built on a hill in the Gélise valley.

Village of Montesquieu

This village overlooking the Garonne Valley and Malet Valley still offers remnants of its fortifications and the (private) castle of the Secondat de Montesquieu family.

Francescas Country House

30 km southwest of Agen, come and discover Francescas, a fortified town founded in 1286 by Edward I of England.

Nomdieu Village

The village of Nomdieu is built around the Templar commandery founded in the 12th century.

Fréchou dam bridge

Between Agen and Nérac, stop 6 km from the capital of the Albret region to discover a curiosity in the commune of Fréchou: a dam bridge that crosses the Osse River below a path that has been used for centuries.

Village of Moncrabeau

While Moncrabeau is known for its culinary traditions, including Armagnac and Floc de Gascogne, this village is best known as the capital of liars.

Village of Thouars-sur-Garonne

The village developed around the ford that had allowed people to cross the Garonne River since time immemorial.

Saint Nicholas Church

Church built in the 18th century in the neoclassical style.

Fortified church of Villeneuve-de-Mézin

Southwest of Agen, Villeneuve-de-Mézin is a small village located in the municipality of Lannes, about 12 miles south of Nérac.

Bastide of Vianne

Founded in 1284, Vianne is one of the few bastides in the Southwest to have preserved its fortifications.

Village of Xaintrailles

Located on the ancient Roman road of Ténarèze (connecting Bordeaux to the central Pyrenees), the village is the birthplace of Poton de Xaintrailles, companion of Joan of Arc who drove the English out of Aquitaine and was Marshal of France.

Saint-Christophe Church in Vianne

According to tradition, Saint-Christophe Church was built in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, prior to the founding of the fortified town.

Village of Sos

From its promontory, Sos overlooks the Gueyze and Gélise valleys.

Village of Montgaillard

A fortified medieval village, this English stronghold was a strategic position during the Hundred Years' War, between Vianne and Xaintrailles.

Village of Montagnac-sur-Auvignon

Montagnac-sur-Auvignon, an ancient fortified village, stands at an altitude of 197 meters.

Museum of Old Tin Boxes

13 km southeast of Nérac, the bastide town of Francescas invites you to stroll through its medieval streets and discover its museum of antique tin boxes.

Lamontjoie country house

Twenty kilometers southwest of Agen in the Albret region, the fortified town of Lamontjoie was founded by Philip IV in the late 13th century.

Village of Bruch

The two magnificent towers that dominate the village and the remains of the walls that are still visible bear witness to the region's turbulent past during the feudal era.

Romanesque church of Gueyze

Built near a Gallo-Roman site, the church of Gueyze preserves a superb collection of Romanesque capitals.

Villa de Séviac

Perched high among the vineyards, this luxurious 4th-century country residence reveals the lavish lifestyle of a wealthy Gallo-Roman landowner.

Archaeological Museum - The Treasure of Eauze

Let yourself be carried away by the richness and beauty of an exceptional Gallo-Roman treasure.

House of Garonne

Come and discover the Garonne River, its rich environment, and its history.

Medieval siege camp

Guide Gauthier will welcome you dressed in period costume.

Domus de Cieutat - Interpretation Center of Elusa, Ancient Capital

Here, you will travel back in time through a fun and interactive scenography.

Xaintrailles Castle

The feudal site of Xaintrailles Castle has been known since the 12th century.

Blown Glass Museum

France's leading museum of mouth-blown glass, showcasing glassmaking techniques and the expertise of master glassmakers.

Trenquelléon Castle

For lovers of old buildings and beautiful residences, the exterior of Trenquelléon Castle is open to visitors.

Pomarède Castle

The Château de Pomarède is one of the grand residences you can see on the road from Nérac to Condom, in the Baïse Valley.

Duras Castle - Castle of the Dukes

Overlooking the Dropt Valley in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne, the Château de Duras has played a role in French history.

Les Créations du Palier Workshop

Au palier is your new artistic journey, where we will draw on our exchanges to help you create your own works and bring your creations to life.

Saint Thamar Porcelain

Located in southwestern France between Bordeaux and Toulouse since 1947, the Saint-Thamar workshop decorates its suppliers' porcelain with the same enthusiasm it had when it first started out, combining shapes and colors.

Bonsai garden

At the foot of the Andiran wash house and sundial, botany enthusiasts open the doors of their bonsai garden to visitors by appointment, offering an exotic setting featuring around a hundred different varieties.

Museum of the Little Singers of Andiran

Come and discover the fabulous history of the young singers of Andiran in the museum dedicated to the history and life of this vibrant rural choir, which has proudly represented the Albret region throughout the world.

Poudenas Castle

Discover a 13th-century medieval castle in the heart of Gascony, a listed historic monument located at the crossroads of Lot-et-Garonne, Landes, and Gers.

Barolle Agroecological Estate

The Barolle Agroecological Domain - Plant Conservatory is a non-profit organization under the French law of 1901, whose goal is to preserve and promote the plant genetic heritage of Nouvelle Aquitaine, particularly in the field of fruit tree cultivation.

The YaB Lab

As an artisan and artist, I create unique light sculptures and decorative objects from recycled materials.

Michel Goma Museum

Located in the heart of the village, next to the municipal library, this clothing and fashion museum offers two very different rooms.

Lassalle Estate

Near Calignac between Nérac and Agen, come and discover this 11th-century chapel in summer, along with a 17th-century building and gardens.

Bee Museum

How bees make honey.