Culture and History
Casseneuil lies on a natural peninsula at the confluence of the Lot, Lède and Sône rivers. The village is home to the Church of Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul, which is classified as a Monument historique. It dates partly from the 13th century and was extensively rebuilt in the 15th century. The walls and ceilings of the present-day choir are decorated with murals and frescoes from the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th centuries.
Casseneuil is a fortified village dating from the 13th century, with a remarkable medieval heritage. This historic villagescape includes medieval lanes with half-timbered houses; some have projecting upper storeys that extend over the river. In the Middle Ages, the banks of the Lède were the district of Casseneuil’s tanners and dyers.
Renting a holiday apartment in Casseneuil can be part of your travel planning.
Nature and Location
Casseneuil is part of the ZNIEFF Type 1 “Prairies humides des vallées de la Lède, de la Leyze et du Laussou”. Its natural position on a peninsula at the confluence of the Lot, Lède and Sône rivers forms the geographical setting of the village.
Hiking and Cycling
The “Casseneuil, la balade aux 500 marches” hike leads over the hills of Pech Neyrat, offers views of the Lot and its valley, and then returns along the Lède. The route is 4.3 kilometres long and has an elevation gain of 250 metres. The “Casseneuil, le circuit des trois rivières” circular route follows the Sône, Lède and Lot rivers through forests, fields and orchards.
The banks of the Lède also offer a promenade with terraced steps leading down to the river. Casseneuil can be reached by bicycle via the cycle route running along the Lot.
Water on the Lot
The C’Lot nautical centre in Casseneuil offers trips on the wooden gabarre boat “La Barguelonne”. The programme includes classic excursions, evening apéro-gabarre cruises and trips to Villeneuve-sur-Lot. On the Lot, C’Lot also offers canoe, kayak and paddleboard trips.
Local Market
The Marché de Casseneuil is a traditional gastronomic market at Parking Yves Duclos.
Other local destinations: La Sauvetat-De-Blanquefort, Villeréal, Lacépède, Salles, Cazideroque, Bajamont, Monségur, Andiran
