Saint-Eutrope-De-Born: Château, Art and Forest Trails

Saint-Eutrope-De-Born offers several distinct reasons to visit: the architectural history of Château de Born, the stained-glass windows of Eglise de Lugagnac, the work of Isabelle Tapie, and illuminated forest trails. If you are planning a stay, you can choose between architecture, crafts and a nature-themed experience. The ways to visit also differ: there are guided tours with commentary, self-guided visits by appointment, visits available only with a guide, and access by advance reservation.

Château de Born: Architectural History and Visits

Château de Born was built between 1259 and 1271. On a guided tour with commentary, you can visit various rooms, the 60-metre-long vaulted hall, and the lower and upper courtyards. The hall gives a sense of the scale of the interiors; the lower and upper courtyards add two more areas to the visit. The visit also includes a presentation about the owners’ plum-growing activities and a small tasting. The tour therefore combines the château’s rooms and courtyards with a culinary theme directly related to plum growing. The programme and visiting arrangements may change; check the current conditions before your visit.

Eglise de Lugagnac and Isabelle Tapie

Eglise de Lugagnac can be understood through several phases of construction: it was built in the 15th century and rebuilt in the 17th century. In addition, six stained-glass windows were created during an extensive restoration in 1990, with their design entrusted to Olivier Debré. The original construction, the rebuilding and the artistic addition of 1990 can thus be considered as distinct historical layers. Eglise de Lugagnac can be visited independently, but only by prior appointment. Confirm your appointment before setting out.

Isabelle Tapie presents sculptures and paintings. In her sculptures, she incorporates gold leaf into raw wood or wood blackened by flames. The contrast between the materials makes the technique clear: gold leaf meets different wood surfaces. Her works can be viewed only as part of a guided tour booked in advance. Unlike at Eglise de Lugagnac, a guided tour is therefore a condition of visiting here.

Illuminated Forest Trails and the GR 636

Les Ballades Féériques illuminates forest trails where reclaimed wood, driftwood and natural sculptures are part of the design. The site is considered environmentally responsible, respects fauna and flora, and uses solar energy. Les Ballades Féériques is open to everyone, but can be visited only by prior reservation. As reservation conditions and operating arrangements may change, check the current details before your visit.

Another nature route is the GR 636, known as the Traversée du Périgord, which runs through the forests of la Demoiselle and de St-Paul. This brings different nature themes together: at Les Ballades Féériques, lighting and natural sculptures shape the forest trails; on the GR 636, the route through two named forests is the specific point of reference. This distinction can help you choose between an artistically designed forest setting and a clearly identified route, depending on your interests.

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For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.