Discover Lanquais

Lanquais combines historic buildings with trails through the countryside. Its main attractions are the Château de Lanquais, with medieval and Renaissance sections; the church, with structural elements from the 13th and 19th centuries; and the village discovery trail. There are also two circular trails of different lengths and Lac de Lanquais, where you can walk and fish. When planning your visit, you can choose how to balance architectural history, local history and outdoor activities.

The Château and village history

The Château de Lanquais combines a fortified medieval section with a Renaissance palace. Its structural elements date from the 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th centuries. The château and the elm avenue leading to it were listed as historic monuments by decree on 8 July 1942. A decree of 14 September 2010 also listed the west wing, outbuildings, perimeter wall, courtyard and associated grounds as historic monuments; parts already classified were excluded.

The central section of Lanquais church dates from the 13th century; the two side chapels were added in the 19th century. The church thus brings together an older core and chapels added later. The village discovery trail passes the former presbytery of La Bazinie, the former prison, or Prévôté, the church, the market hall and the former monastery. The trail complements the architectural chronology of individual buildings with several stops that showcase the village’s history.

The Chemin d’Avitus passes through Lanquais; the large 15th-century tithe barn can be seen from the trail.

Circular trails through Lanquais

The Boucle des Coteaux starts in Lanquais and is an 11.0 km circular trail for hiking and mountain biking. It passes through meadows and forests, by the Tuilerie des Roques and, after a viewpoint in the forest, near the Château de Lanquais. The Tuilerie is a former brick kiln that operated until the mid-19th century. The trail therefore combines stretches of countryside with a historical link to brickmaking.

The Boucle des Eaux also starts in Lanquais and is a 6.8 km circular trail for hiking and mountain biking; it is rated easy. At 4.2 km shorter than the Boucle des Coteaux, it is the shorter of the two routes mentioned here. Check the route details before setting out.

Lake, river and fishing

At Lac de Lanquais, shaded paths offer walks around the lake. Fishing is available there for all experience levels; check the local fishing regulations before your visit. The Couzeau flows through Lanquais and feeds Lac de Lanquais. Trout are fished along its banks; conditions for this type of fishing may vary seasonally.

Discover more destinations: Bouteilles-Saint-Sébastien, Sadillac, Le Bugue, Monestier, Chantérac, Saint-Astier, Vieux-Mareuil, Fraisse.

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.