Lagarrigue: Church, History and Panoramic Routes

Lagarrigue lies on the Lot terrace near the confluence of the two rivers. The Notre-Dame church, the history of the former bastide of Miramont d'Aiguillon, as well as a cycling circuit and a scenic hiking trail give the village its distinct character. The landscape, architectural history and time required can be considered as separate topics when planning a stay.

Landscape and Panoramic Views

The “Le confluent du Lot et de la Garonne” circuit passes through Lagarrigue. From the plateau, it offers panoramic views of the valleys of both rivers. The Lagarrigue scenic hiking trail offers panoramic views to the south of the Lot Valley and the slopes surrounding it. The routes therefore focus on different aspects of the landscape: the circuit takes in both river valleys, while the scenic hiking trail features the southern panorama of the Lot Valley and its slopes.

Notre-Dame and the History of Lagarrigue

The Notre-Dame de Lagarrigue church dates from the mid-16th century. Its bell tower is rectangular; above the first bay of the nave are open round-arched windows. Here, “bay” refers to a section of the nave, and “round arch” describes the shape of the window arch. These details describe both the tower’s design and the position and shape of the windows. The rectangular tower contrasts with the round-arched windows.

Lagarrigue was formerly a bastide called Miramont d'Aiguillon. A religious war led to the downfall of this former bastide. Its name and downfall are part of the village’s history; the church offers a separate, concrete point of reference through its date and the architectural details described.

If you would like to visit Notre-Dame de Lagarrigue, contact the Lagarrigue town hall. Check that this option is still available before you travel.

The Circuit and Scenic Hiking Trail

The 39.5-kilometre “Le confluent du Lot et de la Garonne” circuit is rated easy and is listed as taking four hours by bicycle. It connects the landscape of the two river valleys with a clearly named route and a specified timeframe. Check the trail conditions before setting out.

The Lagarrigue scenic hiking trail starts at Place de la mairie. The estimated times are two hours and 30 minutes on foot, one hour and 40 minutes on horseback, and one hour and 15 minutes by mountain bike. These times are estimates; conditions may affect them. Therefore, also check the trail conditions for this route before setting out.

When planning, consider the route and mode of transport together: the four hours refers to the 39.5-kilometre circuit by bicycle. By contrast, the three time estimates for the scenic hiking trail vary by mode of transport. This keeps the distance, route profile and time required associated with their respective routes.

Discover more destinations: Douzains, Tombeboeuf, Dondas, Sauveterre-La-Lémance, Tayrac, Calignac, Caubon-Saint-Sauveur, Lacépède.

Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Lot Et Garonne.