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The site is distinguished by its typical architectural charm of the region (between Périgord noir and Quercy): A Romanesque church with a stocky bell tower and a sculpted portal. Ancient frescoes partially preserved inside the monument. An old mill (the Moulin de Saint-Avit), a testament to the historical hydraulic activity of the Lède valley, now converted into a charming domain for accommodation and events.

Crowning a 40-meter-high rocky spur, this 11th-century castle was once a stronghold of heretics and later a key bastion of the Hundred Years' War. It stands out for its unusual rock-hewn entrance and its intact 6-story, 70-meter-high keep, offering an exceptional panorama. The history of Gavaudun Castle spans nearly a millennium, marked by heresies, major medieval sieges, and strategic alliances between Périgord and Agenais.

Crowning a 40-meter high rocky spur, this 11th-century castle was a stronghold of heretics and then a key bastion in the Hundred Years' War. It is distinguished by its unusual rock-hewn entrance and its intact 6-story, 70-meter high keep, offering an exceptional panorama. The history of Château de Gavaudun spans nearly a millennium, marked by heresies, major medieval sieges, and strategic alliances between Périgord and Agenais.

A first church dedicated to Saint Catherine was built in the 13th century, during the founding of the bastide. Having become too small, dilapidated, and threatening to collapse, the municipality decided on its demolition at the end of the 19th century. This monumental project would never have seen the light of day without Georges Leygues, a major political figure of the time (deputy of Lot-et-Garonne and several times minister). Thanks to his immense influence and personal fortune, he financed and championed the project to endow his hometown with an exceptional monument.

The bridge owes its name to Nicolas de Cieutat (baron of Pujols) and his son Arnaud. In 1585, they successfully led the heroic defense of Villeneuve-sur-Lot against the troops of Marguerite de Valois (Queen Margot). It initially comprised five arches and three fortified square brick towers with portcullises and machicolations, intended for the defense of the town. At the beginning of the 17th century, violent floods swept away two arches and its central tower. In 1643, by order of Cardinal de Richelieu, the bridge was rebuilt with a single monumental arch spanning 36 meters, giving it its current asymmetrical silhouette.

The Saint-Sylvestre Church depends on the Saint-Jacques-en-Vallée-du-Lot community, attached to the diocese of Agen. The current village church was built between 1863 and 1865. It houses, among other things, a beautiful 14th-century polychrome wooden statue representing Saint Peter.

The medieval alleys of Penne-d'Agenais, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, form a true paved labyrinth that climbs the hillside for nearly 200 meters in altitude to overlook the superb Lot valley. This fortified town, often compared to a small Tuscan village due to its ochre-colored facades, warm stones, and gentle way of life, offers a real dive into medieval history.

The medieval alleys of Penne-d'Agenais, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, form a veritable paved labyrinth that climbs the hillside for nearly 200 meters in altitude to overlook the superb Lot valley. This fortified town, often compared to a small Tuscan village due to its ochre-colored facades, warm stones, and gentle way of life, offers a true dive into medieval history.