Cazideroque: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

A prominent landmark in Cazideroque is the Château de Cazideroque, also known as Al Castel. It dates back to the 13th century and is situated on an extensive plateau designated as a Natura 2000 site. The Château de Cazideroque cultivated Crocus sativus L. entirely by hand and produced saffron, saffron liqueur, and other saffron products such as jellies, syrups, jams, and fruit pastes.

Culture

The Église Saint-Gilles is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century and is protected as a historic monument. It features richly decorated sculpted capitals, including one depicting the food chain, in which a lion bites the tail of a bird that is in turn swallowing a fish. The church can be visited freely; guided tours are only possible by prior arrangement.

Nature

The designated Site de Sainte Foy covers 157 hectares, approximately 4 % of the area of the municipality of Cazideroque. In addition, the Natura 2000 site Coteaux du Boudouyssou et plateau de Lascrozes, covering an area of 1,227 hectares, is designated in Cazideroque.

History

The Circuit Découvertes Romanes tour leads to numerous Romanesque churches in the Fumel-Vallée du Lot area. It can be undertaken independently with an accompanying booklet; the booklet is available throughout the year during opening hours from the Fumel-Vallée du Lot Tourist Information Office.

Anyone planning a stay in Cazideroque can consider renting a holiday apartment.

Geographical location

The wider region around Cazideroque includes Château de Bonaguil, the Église Saint-Sardos et Sainte-Anne de Laurenque, and the ruins of the Abbaye de Pérignac.

Other places: Saint-Pierre-Sur-Dropt, Sauveterre-La-Lémance, Moulinet, Pujols, Esclottes, Caudecoste, Tournon-D'agenais, Astaffort

To the higher-level travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.