Mauzac-et-Grand-Castang is located at the foot of the Dordogne's meanders and forms the Cingles of Trémolat and Limeuil. A section of the Dordogne in the Mauzac-et-Grand-Castang area provides important year-round resting places for birds, particularly for waterfowl during migration and wintering.
Anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Mauzac-et-Grand-Castang is therefore considering a specific accommodation option.
Landscape
In the relevant section of the Dordogne, a dam slows the current, thereby encouraging the formation of islands and aquatic vegetation.
Water and Trails
The Bac des Bastides river shuttle connects the port of Mauzac with Calès and is available to cyclists and pedestrians. At this point, the Bac des Bastides crosses approximately 200 metres of river and carries a maximum of nine people and four bicycles.
Along the towpath of the Canal de Lalinde, 15 km can be covered on foot or by bicycle. The Véloroute Voie Verte V91 follows the Canal de Lalinde from the Tuilières locks to Mauzac.
Culture and History
Work on the Canal de Lalinde was decided upon in 1838 and completed in 1843.
The Maison du passeur was converted into an exhibition space. It presents photographs and postcards from Mauzac's earlier period. The upper floor of the Maison du passeur houses an EDF exhibition on the development of hydropower.
Other places: Montignac, Conne-De-Labarde, Chantérac, Trélissac, Saint-Martin-l'Astier, Liorac-Sur-Louyre, Celles, Grignols.
