Puymiclan: Countryside, Churches and Fruit Growing

Puymiclan combines open countryside, church history and fruit growing. When choosing a stay, you can give different weight to these three aspects of the town: wide horizons and changing terrain, architectural history with landmarks from several centuries, and agricultural products that play a part in visits by appointment. For planning, the access restriction at Notre-Dame and arranging a visit in advance with Vergers des deux Côteaux are particularly important.

Open countryside around Puymiclan

Puymiclan is part of the Collines de Guyenne landscape unit and is associated with the landscape areas “Vallées du Dropt” and “l’arrière-pays marmandais”. The “l’arrière-pays marmandais” landscape around Puymiclan is very open: hollows and rises alternate, while wide horizons shape the impression. The openness conveys a sense of space, while the alternation of hollows and rises gives the terrain its varied character. If you take the landscape into account when choosing a destination, these two features offer a concrete guide.

Churches and historical layers

Notre-Dame de Puymiclan church was built in the 19th century on the site of an older medieval chapel. Its architectural features include a 33-metre-high stone spire. Its history thus links a medieval predecessor with the later church building; the height of the spire adds a specific architectural measurement to this historical context. Access to the church is prohibited for safety reasons. Before your trip, check whether this restriction is still in force.

The Saint Martin chapel in Poussac near Puymiclan also offers its own historical landmark: its renovation was inaugurated on 18 June 2016. A column from the portal of Saint-Pierre-de-Londres church in Puymiclan is dated to the period between 1125 and 1150. These dates serve different purposes: 2016 marks the inauguration of a renovation, while 1125 to 1150 dates the column. Thus, a modern restoration milestone and a medieval architectural element stand side by side as distinct points of reference.

Fruit growing and visits by appointment

Fruit orchards are part of Puymiclan’s agricultural production and consist mainly of plum trees. Visits to Vergers des deux Côteaux are possible by prior arrangement. Plums and other specialities, various varieties of apples and apple juice are offered there; free tastings are also available. Fruit growing in general shapes the town’s agriculture, while visits by arrangement are specifically to this farm. Arrange your visit in advance and confirm the current product and tasting offer, as it may change.

Foulées gauloises: event and race format

The Foulées gauloises in Puymiclan reached its 20th edition. The date for the edition listed for April 2027 is yet to be confirmed; a 10-kilometre trail is indicated. The routes are described as close to nature, but their specific sections may change from one edition to another. The 20th edition is a historical milestone, while for a particular trip, the confirmed date and event format are what matter. Check both before including the event in your plans.

Discover more destinations: Allemans-du-Dropt, Lacépède, Villeneuve-Sur-Lot, Castelnau-sur-Gupie, Marcellus, Masquières, Montignac-De-Lauzun, Montignac-Toupinerie

For the overview of the wider area: Lot Et Garonne.