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A church, a medieval washhouse and farming along the Lot give Condezaygues several clearly distinct themes. The Église Saint-Pierre combines a distinctive architectural setting with a Romanesque heritage trail; the Lavoir du Lamensou adds a 13th-century building to the village’s history. At the Domaine de Lamothe, a riverside setting, historic farm buildings and seasonal produce come together. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can consider whether to focus your stay more on architectural and local history or on discovering farming.

Church and history

The Église Saint-Pierre in Condezaygues is part of the self-guided “Découvertes Romanes” trail. In the Fumel-Vallée du Lot travel area, the trail is available year-round; you can get the guidebook during opening hours at the reception desk of the Office de Tourisme Fumel-Vallée du Lot. Before you arrive, check how the guidebook can be collected. The church stands at the end of a small rocky spur. Its base is made of hardened Tertiary lacustrine limestone, while the walls are mostly made of rock coloured red by iron oxide. The technical term describes the limestone’s connection to a lake; the red colour of the walls, by contrast, is explained by iron oxide.

The parish of Condezaygues is documented from at least 1271. An oath of allegiance from that year names it Condarszagas and records the allegiance of the inhabitants of the Baylie de Penne to the King of France, described in the document as the heir of the last Count of Toulouse, Alphonse de Poitiers. The Lavoir du Lamensou is in the Bois de Crouziès, not far from the Château de Lamensou. A lavoir is a washhouse; the château itself is privately owned and cannot be visited.

Farming along the Lot

The Domaine de Lamothe is on the banks of the Lot. The farm includes a mill and 17th-century Quercy-style farm buildings. From April to July, the Domaine produces strawberries, peaches, nectarines and melons. This brings together a riverside setting, historic buildings and fruit growing at the same farm. Visits to the farm, as well as to the plum-drying facility and the tobacco harvest, are possible during the season. If you plan to take part in these visits, check their dates in advance.

Wine and regional products are available at Le Cellier de la Lémance in Condezaygues. Together with the produce from the Domaine de Lamothe, this offers two different ways to discover local products: farm production with seasonal visits at one location, and a selection of wine and products at the other. The two stops therefore appeal to different interests, from farm life to regional produce.

Routes and travel dates

The routes also offer two different points of reference. The Église Saint-Pierre is included in the “Découvertes Romanes” trail; the “Condezaygues vers Béral et Carentas” route starts in Condezaygues. When planning, you can distinguish between a themed trail that features a named church and a locally starting route with its own title. The timing of your trip also matters: the trail is available year-round, while visits to the Domaine de Lamothe are seasonal. If you want to combine the two, factor the seasonal visits and collection of the guidebook into your plans.

Discover more destinations: Port-Sainte-Marie, Grézet-Cavagnan, Monflanquin, Castelnaud-De-Gratecambe, Prayssas, Saint-Vite, Tombeboeuf, Monteton.

For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.