Lougratte: Beach, Aqua Parc and Eglise de Valette

At Lac de Lougratte

Lac de Lougratte is a useful point of reference when planning your stay in Lougratte. The bathing area has a fine sandy beach and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. If you rely on this accessibility, check the specific arrangements before you arrive. This information can be important both when choosing your destination and preparing for your stay.

Swimming is supervised in summer from 2 to 7 p.m. by two lifeguards. If you plan to swim during supervised hours, schedule your visit around this time slot and check the seasonal rules before travelling. For planning your day, the beach, seasonal supervision and accessibility of the bathing area are therefore separate considerations.

Aqua Parc Lougratte

Aqua Parc Lougratte is located in the leisure area at Lac de Lougratte. It is open to people aged six and over who can swim, and each participant is given a life jacket. There are two separate requirements to bear in mind when planning: the minimum age and swimming ability. The life jacket does not change the stated participation requirement. Participation conditions may change; check them before travelling.

The two attractions therefore cannot be compared solely on the basis of their shared connection to water: swimming at the beach is supervised seasonally, while the Aqua Parc specifies age and swimming ability as requirements. If you are travelling with several people, you can consider these criteria for each person individually rather than treating the water activities as interchangeable.

Walk from the Town Hall Square

The walk “Lougratte, la balade de Saint-Chavit” starts at the Town Hall Square in Lougratte. This clearly identifies the starting point for an outing on foot. If you do not want to spend the entire day by the water, you can include the walk in your travel plans as a separate activity. Starting at the Town Hall Square also distinguishes this option from activities at the leisure area of Lac de Lougratte. If you are choosing accommodation based on your planned activities, you can take the named starting point into account as part of the local itinerary.

Eglise de Valette

The Eglise de Valette dates from the 15th century and was built by Jean Alphéry, Lord of La Tuque. These two details highlight different aspects of its history: the date places the building in time, while the name identifies its patron. If you are interested in architectural history, this connection offers a tangible starting point for your visit.

In summer, the church opens for weekly exhibitions. The seasonal programme may change from year to year, so check the current exhibition dates before making firm plans to visit. For your travel planning, these are two different aspects: the building’s date describes its historical background, while the exhibition dates relate to a particular summer.

Discover more destinations: Anzex, Coulx, Saint-Sylvestre-Sur-Lot, Castelmoron-Sur-Lot, Lacapelle-Biron, Marmont-Pachas, Sainte-Colombe-de-Duras, Saint-Astier.

For the regional travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.