Tourliac

There are several themes to choose from when visiting Tourliac: church architecture, the memory of the Resistance and nature at Lac du Brayssou. The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste and the Maison de la Résistance – Ferme du Bouscatel offer different cultural highlights; at the lake, you can go for walks, watch birds and fish. Practical planning also depends on what you have in mind: guided visits to the Maison are available by prior appointment only, while walks at Lac du Brayssou are possible year-round.

Church, Resistance and Remembrance

The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Tourliac was built in the 13th century. It is a Romanesque church with Gothic elements. Its construction date and design provide two distinct points of reference: the 13th century places the church in its historical context, while its Romanesque character and Gothic elements define its architectural significance.

Traces of the Nazi attack of 14 July 1944 are still visible at the Ferme du Bouscatel; eleven Maquisards were killed in the attack. The Maison de la Résistance – Ferme du Bouscatel is a memorial and interpretation centre, as well as a testament to the significant events of the Resistance in the Villeréalais during that period. The visible traces and the site’s commemorative role offer two perspectives on the history: a specific event and the memory of the Resistance.

The cultural themes also differ in historical period: the church was built in the 13th century, while the traces at the Ferme relate to 14 July 1944. The historical perspective thus spans medieval religious architecture and the history of 20th-century Resistance. Guided visits to the Maison are available by prior appointment only. If you are planning a guided visit, arrange it in advance and confirm that a visit is possible before you travel. The Nathan-Gostein stele stands at the entrance to the Bouscatel memorial trail.

Nature at Lac du Brayssou

Lac du Brayssou lies within the communes of Tourliac and Parranquet and is home to a rich variety of animal and plant life. It is accessible for walks year-round. Throughout the year, you may spot mallards, common teal, great crested grebes, Eurasian wigeons and grey herons; which species you see varies by season. This makes a practical difference when planning: walks are possible year-round, while birdwatching depends on the time of year.

Around Lac du Brayssou, information boards along the access paths tell walkers about the species found there. The discovery trail around the lake also includes a birdwatching hide built by the Hunters’ Federation. The boards and the hide serve different purposes: the former provide information about species, while the latter is dedicated to birdwatching.

Fishing at the lake

At Lac du Brayssou, night carp fishing is possible, as is fishing for pike, roach and zander. Before fishing, check the applicable regulations and permitted periods. Unlike walking, which is possible at the lake year-round, fishing plans also depend on the relevant rules and time periods.

You can therefore plan your nature activities around your interests: walks are possible year-round, birdwatching is seasonal, and fishing requires you to take regulations and permitted periods into account.

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For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.