The circular route “Mauvezin, balade dans les coteaux de la Gupie” begins and ends in Mauvezin-sur-Gupie. It is 5.4 kilometres long, has an elevation gain of 140 metres, overlooks the valleys of Caubon and the Gupie, and follows shady paths as well as panoramic vineyard tracks. The route is classified as very easy for walking and mountain biking.
Those travelling to Mauvezin-sur-Gupie may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Église de Mauvezin in Mauvezin-sur-Gupie is listed as a historic monument; it was listed on 23 September 1958. The Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Mauvezin-sur-Gupie is known for its inverted ship-hull-shaped roof structure dating from the late 16th century. This church contains trompe-l’œil compositions associated with Masutti, work on which began in 1942.
The former seigneurial castle of Mauvezin was a 13th-century fortress that was demolished in the 1930s; practically no traces of it remain. Near the former presbytery of Mauvezin-sur-Gupie is a covered well surrounded by a small round structure topped with a dome and fitted with a protective grille.
Activities
Every Saturday afternoon from 2:30 p.m., La Boule Mauvezinoise organises public pétanque games in the “Mêlée” format, with random team draws.
The Centre Équestre de Gabaurias is located in Mauvezin-sur-Gupie on a 32-hectare site with 6,500 square metres of buildings. It offers riding lessons and courses, trail rides and equestrian tourism, participation in competitions, and vocational training. The Centre Équestre de Gabaurias is open year-round by prior appointment.
Nature
The “Mauvezin, entre Gupie et Caubon” route begins at the town hall square in Mauvezin-sur-Gupie. It can be used on foot, by mountain bike and on horseback, is 11.5 kilometres long, and has an elevation gain of 225 metres. The route passes through the traditional hills of the Marmandais region, among vineyards, woodland and meadows.
Food and Drink
The REGAUD cannery in Mauvezin-sur-Gupie traditionally produces regional products such as duck and goose liver pâtés, foie gras specialities, confits, pâtés, ready meals, smoked duck breast and duck sausages. Tastings are available in the shop.
More local pages: Montastruc, Courbiac, Salles, Trentels, Masquières, Saint-Maurin, Sérignac-Péboudou, Monsempron-Libos.
