Region
Lot et Garonne is situated in the Aquitaine region in the South West of France. Also known by its historical name of Gascony, the region is one of outstanding natural beauty, steeped in history and benefiting from a warm climate from spring to late autumn.
The region is also known as one of the best, if not the best, gastronomic centres of France and is home to the world famous Fois gras and truffles. Indeed, the immediate locality surrounding the properties is at the heart of the truffle industry in France with the local village of Prayssas being renowned for its annual truffle market. Not surprisingly, the local restaurants are renowned for their cuisine and in particular the use of local produce.
The region boasts 3 main rivers, with the Dordogne in the north, the Lot in the centre and the Garonne towards the south. The property is located in the hills between the Lot et Garonne valleys and therefore boasts some stunning scenery.
Close-by are the very pretty and historic towns of Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Agen together with a number of bastide villages such as Pujols, Mont Pezat and Penne d'Agenais, all known for their outstanding beauty, architecture and history, not to mention the restaurants!
Further afield, the beautiful Pyrenées Mountains and the stunning beaches of the Atlantic are approximately 2-2½ hour’s drive and are an absolute must if guests are considering a longer day trip.
Climate in Aquitane
Bordered along the whole of its west coast by the Atlantic Ocean, Aquitaine is bathed in a mild oceanic climate with the influence of the gulf stream.
As you can see in the table below showing average temperatures, the whole year is mild in Aquitaine…
The 2,200 sunshine hours per year make the region similar to the Mediterranean. Along with rainfall that is well distributed over the year, this sunshine is one of the elements which favour vine-growing in Aquitaine.
| January |
10 ° |
| February |
12 ° |
| March |
13,6 ° |
| April |
15,8 ° |
| May |
19 ° |
| June |
22,4 ° |
| July |
24,7 ° |
| August |
25,2 ° |
| September |
22,7 ° |
| October |
18,5 ° |