Discover Sainte Livrade Sur Lot

Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot combines a long local history with culture, activities on the Lot and a cycling route through the town. The commune lies on the Lot in a fertile valley and along the route of a Roman road. Different interests may shape your plans for your stay: the architectural history of the Église Sainte-Livrade, the Micro-Folie digital museum, a tour by arrangement or the weekly market.

Church, bastide and local history

The Église Sainte-Livrade is protected as a Monument historique. It was listed by decree on 20 July 1908. The main apse and the north side apse remain from the 12th-century church; the nave was added in the 14th century. This reveals two distinct building phases: the surviving apses from the church’s early construction and the nave added later.

The town’s origins also have a clear historical reference point: Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot was established as a bastide in 1289. Another name connected with the town’s history and present is CAFI—the Centre d'Accueil des Français d'Indochine. It is still in existence. The church and CAFI therefore offer more than one way to explore the town’s history.

Digital culture and activities on the water

The Micro-Folie in Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot is a digital museum. Its facilities include tablets, a large screen and virtual reality headsets. It offers free activities for families, school groups and associations. These digital formats add a distinctive dimension alongside the town’s historic buildings.

For time on the water, Base aviron Sainte Livrade offers several options. Canoe trips of 6, 9 or 17 kilometres are available by arrangement. A designated picnic break is included, and a minibus is provided for the return trip to the starting point. The three distances give you a choice of routes, while the picnic break and return trip are part of the description of every tour.

For a half-day outing, you can also combine stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, rowing and pedal boating at the base. If you prefer to travel on land, VTC bikes and child trailers can be hired there by arrangement for half-day or full-day rides. Cycling routes and downloadable circuits are also available. Arrangements are required when planning canoe trips and bike rentals.

Cycling route and Friday market

One version of the Vallée du Lot à Vélo route follows the north bank between Clairac and Villeneuve-sur-Lot. The greenway passes through Granges-sur-Lot, Le Temple-sur-Lot and Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot. This provides a specific route for your travel plans, connecting the town with the other places mentioned. If you would like to include cycling in your stay, you can consider this route alongside the cycling options at the base.

The Marché de Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot takes place every Friday morning throughout the year. It is considered the second-largest market in the Lot-et-Garonne département. If the market is important to your stay, you can take Friday morning into account when planning your dates. Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot brings together a range of interests: local history and architecture, digital culture, activities on the Lot, cycling and a regular market.

Discover more destinations: Peyrière, Birac-Sur-Trec, Caumont-Sur-Garonne, Clairac, Ruffiac, Saint-Maurin, Lougratte, Villeneuve-Sur-Lot.

View the broader travel guide: Lot Et Garonne.