Activities
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Leisure lakes : Tournon d'Agenais - fishing and pedal boats, restaurant, playground; climbing equipment - tennis courts nearby. Montaigu-de-Quercy - large lake with diving area; sandy beaches; water slides, two tennis courts, restaurants and pedaloes. Montcuq - small lake with sandy beach, fishing, play area and restaurant Beauville - swimming lake with canoe hire. Catus - large leisure lake: swimming, boating, fishing, two tennis courts, and restaurant. St Nicholas de la Grave - Confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers. Sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming. |
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Tennis : There are public tennis courts in most villages. Hourly tickets are bought at the tabacs or the tourist offices. |
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Theme Park : Walibi Aquitaine, located just a few kilometres away from Agen, Walibi Aquitaine nestles in over 30 hecatres of lush greenery, and is watched over by a genuine 18th Century castle. A world filled with pleasure, with its numerous rides, spectacular shows and special events that succeed each other at a relentless pace, where everyone will spend an unforgettable day out where strong emotions, thrills, laughter and enjoyment all intermingle! Situated northwest of Agen on the A62. Open 7 days a week from the middle of June through to the end of August, and at weekends outside this time. Children (3-11 yrs) €17, Adults €22.50. www.walibi-aquitaine.fr |
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Canoeing : Most river ports on the Lot hire out canoes, eg: Montayral, Catus, Fumel, Casseneuil, Puy l'Eveque. Canoe hire is also available on Catus lake, and you can canoe on the Canal du Midi at Agen. |
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Golf : Castelnaud : 9 & 18 hole. Close to Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Good restaurant, swimming and tennis courts for families of golfers. Espalais : 9 hole. Between Valence d'Agen and Auvillar. Agen : 9 hole. Roucous : Sauveterre 9 hole. Close to Lauzerte. Tennis court and swimming pool for families of golfers with a good club house restaurant. |
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Fishing : You can fish in the lakes and reservoirs, as well as the rivers. Lists are available at the local tourist offices, where you can also obtain a weekly or daily fishing permit. |
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Parc-en-Ciel : Five ropes courses in the trees, starting at the green and blue courses for small children, and progressing in difficulty through white, red and black courses. Harnesses and instruction are included. If you are not interested in climbing, there is also mini-golf to enjoy, a small farm and the snail museum. Take a picnic and make a day of it. Situated at Lacapelle-Biron on the D420, north-west of Fumel. Open every day 0900 to 2000 during July and August, and at weekends at other times. Prices €4.50 (park entrance), €9 (park entrance and mini-golf), €11 - €18.50 (park entrance and climbing). www.parc-en-ciel.com |
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Horse-riding : There are many equestrian centres throughout the region. Tourist offices are the best sources for local schools. |
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Chateau : Bonaguil, the castle dates largely from the 15th and 16th century when Bérenger de Roquefeuil inherited the partially ruined castle. Fearing revolts by his vassals, he decided to transform it into an impregnable fortress. Open from February until end of October. Opening from 1000 - 1600 during June, July and August. Situated west of Gourdon, 7kms from Montcabrier. |
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Quad-biking , and parachute jumping: La Pistoule, nr. Montaigu de Quercy Quad-biking and Paintball: Quercy Quad - reservations: 05 63 94 40 27. |
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Cycle hire : Most villages and towns have bikes for hire |
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Water Skiing : At Moissac www.moissac-skinautique.com |
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Also in the region are cave visits, boat and scenic rail trips, zoos, farms, and museums, plus many local fetes, festivals and markets. Quercy Rail : A old diesel train can be caught from Cahors station, going on different trips that include stops to visit the Chateau and St Cirq Lapopie. You can also go down to Cajarc on the train and go for a boat trip. Wine tasting : Most of the Chateaux will welcome you. Chateau la Tuc will give you a tour of the wine making cellars. It also has a farm trail marked out where you can visit the little local church. Museums : There are lots of farm museums in the area, particularly interesting are those for produce (eg: Musee de Pruneau). Also there is the Resistance museum at Cahors. Pleasure boats : Departing from - Luzech and Fumel (05 53 71 13 70) Boat hire by the hour or day on the Canal du Midi: From Agen (05 63 04 48 28) or from Moissac. |
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Normally the area has a moderate climate with long Spring and Autumn seasons and Summers that can be very hot! Essentially it is the heart of farming land and you can expect to see lush landscapes with spectacular fields of sunflowers, maize and tobacco and all through the year a wonderful variety of changing colours and hues. This superb variety of seasonal changes provides an ideal holiday location.Geographically predominant the Lot, Tarn and Dordogne rivers are major landmarks and around these you can explore an enchanting, little known countryside of undulating hills with breathtaking and inspirational views. Dotted with small hilltop villages built in the lovely white stone of the Quercy, a simple drive or cycle ride will bring great pleasure. |
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For up to the minute weather in the area, visit: www.meteofrance.com |
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