Poudenas: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Poudenas is situated on a hill in the Gélise valley. The Château de Poudenas is a 13th-century château classified as a historic monument. It developed from a medieval fortress in the 16th and 17th centuries into a representative residential residence.

Those choosing Poudenas as a travel destination can decide to rent a holiday apartment there.

History

The historic townscape includes the former Poudenas post house, with a first-floor gallery supported by arcades. The lanes of Poudenas lead to a Romanesque church with a square bell tower. The old Roman bridge offers panoramic views of the village of Poudenas.

Guided tours of the Château de Poudenas are available by prior appointment.

Nature

The English landscape park of the Château de Poudenas contains around 100 different species of trees and plants.

Routes

The “Mézin, la Médiévale vers Poudenas l’Italienne” route is designated for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. On the “De Mézin, la Médiévale à Poudenas, l’Italienne” route, Poudenas comes into view after 4 km along the former railway line that connected Agen with Mont-de-Marsan.

Several hiking trails starting from Poudenas lead towards Arbussan, where two half-timbered dovecotes can be discovered.

The village of Poudenas is freely accessible all year round.

Further destinations: Puymiclan, Coulx, Saint-Salvy, Dolmayrac, Le Mas-D'agenais, Labretonie, Calignac, Montayral.

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