Singleyrac: Loop Trail, Vineyards and Local History

Singleyrac combines a loop trail through vineyards of the Bergerac appellation with historic buildings and named recreational facilities. When planning your trip, you can focus on different aspects: time on a route, the architectural history of the church and town hall, or the regional wine landscape. The loop trail’s length and stated duration make it easier to compare the different ways of getting around.

Loop Trail, Horse Riding and Mountain Biking

The Boucle de l’Ayguessou is a 7.2-kilometre loop trail starting in Singleyrac. It runs through vineyards of the Bergerac appellation and is designated as an easy route for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. The stated times vary by activity: 2 hours 30 minutes on foot, 1 hour 15 minutes on horseback and 1 hour 5 minutes by mountain bike.

This makes it possible to plan your time according to your chosen way of getting around. According to the stated times, horse riding and mountain biking differ by ten minutes; the walking time is 1 hour 25 minutes longer than the mountain biking time. So if you are mainly planning a hike, the stated walking duration is the appropriate figure to compare.

Another route connection is stage 13 bis of the Chemin d’Amadour: it runs from Eymet via Singleyrac towards Bergerac. Unlike the Boucle, which starts in Singleyrac and is a loop, this stage follows a route through the town in one direction.

Church, Town Hall and Fontaine des Jandis

The church of Singleyrac retains 12th-century Romanesque walls and was rebuilt in the 19th century. It has two naves, including a side aisle. This highlights two distinct aspects of the church: its surviving Romanesque walls and its later rebuilding. The side aisle is a separate section along the side of the church interior.

The town hall is housed in a 13th-century building that previously contained a bakery. Mullioned windows were added in the 16th century; part of the first floor has visible half-timbering. The town hall’s architectural history thus combines the medieval building with later alterations. The church and town hall highlight different periods: the church is notable for its Romanesque walls and rebuilding, while the town hall is notable for its former use and the 16th-century alterations.

Another architectural feature is the Fontaine des Jandis. A small stone structure with a pitched roof protects the spring, which supplies a washhouse. So the local landscape includes not only the spring itself, but also the washhouse associated with it.

Winegrowing and Recreational Facilities

The wines of Château Singleyrac come from a 20-hectare vineyard. Of this, 12 hectares are planted with red grape varieties and 8 hectares with white varieties. This breakdown describes the vineyard’s current composition and may change over time.

The recreational facilities listed for Singleyrac include a water point, a swimming pool, tennis courts, mini golf and hiking trails. Two equestrian centres are also listed for Singleyrac. If you wish to include a particular centre in your plans, check its availability directly.

Getting There and Regional Orientation

Singleyrac is accessed via the D15 towards Castillonnès and lies at the centre of the Circuit des Bastides. These two details serve different purposes for orientation: the D15 indicates the road access direction, while the Circuit des Bastides identifies the regional route connection. Along with the Chemin d’Amadour stage, they provide different points of reference without confusing the Boucle de l’Ayguessou loop with a through-route stage.

When choosing a stay in Singleyrac, you can weigh these differences according to your travel interests: a loop route with stated times, a route section between Eymet and Bergerac, or the town’s historic buildings and features. The architecture, winegrowing and recreational activities each offer a different perspective on Singleyrac.

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