Landerrouet-sur-Ségur: Mill, Church and Valley Views

Landscape and Waterways

Landerrouet-sur-Ségur offers several specific points of interest for planning a trip: a grain mill that lies partly within the commune, Notre-Dame Church and a section of the Chemin d’Amadour. The landscape is also shaped by the Drot and the Ségur. The commune extends into the Drot Valley. To the west, the Ségur stream forms the boundary before flowing into the Drot. This makes it easy to distinguish the two waterways: the Ségur marks the western boundary and flows into the Drot, while the Drot Valley reaches into the commune. Landerrouet-sur-Ségur is also part of the Natura 2000 site “Réseau hydrographique du Dropt.”

Notre-Dame: Architecture and Painting

Notre-Dame de Landerrouet-sur-Ségur stands on the edge of the plateau above the Ségur Valley. A window in the porch offers a very beautiful panoramic view over the valley. The church probably dates from the 14th century and has a single-nave layout with a polygonal apse. “Single-nave” refers to a main space; “polygonal” describes the many-sided shape of the apse’s end. The layout can therefore be understood as a longitudinal space with a many-sided end. The interior also adds another historical layer: the recently restored wood panelling revealed an 18th-century stencil painting. The presumed construction date in the 14th century and this much later painted detail therefore come together here.

The Moulin de Loubens

The Moulin de Loubens is a grain mill and lies partly within the territory of Landerrouet-sur-Ségur. Its main construction phases date from the 14th, 15th and 19th centuries. On 16 March 2000, the mill was partially listed as a historic monument. This date refers to the listing, not to a construction phase. The protection covers the stone access bridge, remains of the adjoining old paved road, the masonry banks, the lock and its mooring bollards, the former boat transporter’s house, and the miller’s house façades and roofs. The listing therefore applies to clearly specified features rather than indiscriminately to the entire structure. The protected elements range from the access and waterworks to the residence; this makes it possible to understand the mill not only by its function as a grain mill, but also through its specific architectural features.

Stage 10 of the Chemin d’Amadour

For hikers, Stage 10 of the Chemin d’Amadour provides a specific route connection. It runs from Sauveterre-de-Guyenne to Monségur, passes through Landerrouet-sur-Ségur and then continues on marked trails between vineyards and forests to Couthures-sur-Drot. In the section through the village, turn right at the town hall onto the D21. After 70 metres, turn left onto Route de Château Madame and then left again onto Chemin Le Portail. After 850 metres, the route continues to the right along a marked section between vineyards and forests. The route is therefore easy to follow both by its locations and by its precise turns and landscape sections. Before setting out, check the route and trail markings, as local markings may change.

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