The best road cycling routes around Pompiey

« Lou Mouli del Castel » « Lou Mouli del Castel », as the elders of Montpezat familiarly called it, raises its tall stature on the rocky spur located west of the village, from where one overlooks the beautiful Lot valley. Writings in P. CHAPLAIS' book « The war of Saint SARDOS » tell us that the Capet windmill was built before 1324, but we find it dated 1870 on a stone at the entrance to the mill. Was it demolished and rebuilt? Possible! Be that as it may, this old building was once, as its name indicates, the mill of the lords of Montpezat, whose successive castles were razed, except for the vital organ it represented and which constituted the survival of the inhabitants! The site of the Castle where the mill is located was purchased by the commune in February 1988 and the Capet lands in 1989. In 1998, the municipality decided to restore this mill which, after having remained for many years in a state of abandonment and ruin (only the shaft remained), finally had a new life project. Thus, on a beautiful spring morning in 2005, our mill regained its wings. There are 3 mills in the commune, only this one is communal, the other two are private. This restoration would not have been possible without the determination of the elected officials of the time and without the various grants that were awarded. Thanks to them, we today have the most beautiful mill in the... village.

The Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption church of Casteljaloux is a former collegiate church located in the heart of the town. A first Gothic church, built in the 15th century, housed a chapter of canons at the time. Destroyed in 1568 during the Wars of Religion, it was rebuilt from the 1680s onwards on its original foundations and according to the same plan, before being completed in 1763. Restored several times in the 19th century, it has a rare peculiarity: the motto of the Republic "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" appears on its pediment, added during work partly financed by the State in 1899. The building has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1998.

Between heritage and nature, Casteljaloux seduces with its historic center, its heritage linked to the d’Albret family, and its famous thermal baths. Surrounded by the Landes forest, this small Gascon town offers a pleasant stopover between historic streets, a leisure lake, and the gentle way of life of the Southwest.

In Nérac, the Château Henri IV peacefully overlooks the Baïse and tells the story of a king who became a legend. Former residence of the lords of Albret, it was the beating heart of the court of Navarre during the Renaissance. It was here that Henri de Navarre, the future Henri IV, grew up and affirmed his destiny. Today, the château-museum invites you on a journey between great History and the Gascon art of living. A stroll along the river, elegant galleries, and royal memories echo each other. A must-see to understand the soul of Nérac and Albret.

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From the Route des Crêtes, you can enjoy beautiful views of the fortified village of Clermont-Dessous. Situated on a hillside, it preserves the remains of ramparts, a beautiful Romanesque church, and a typically Gascon charm.

The lake of Clarens and its leisure center offer an ideal space during the warm season to enjoy the body of water. It's an ideal stop to cool off after a bike tour!

[In Advent] "we hear in the Gospel the beginning of the ministry of John the Baptist. He appears in the desert and calls people to conversion so that they may prepare for the coming of the Lord. His call reminds us that Advent is not only a time of waiting, but also of interior preparation. "Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths" (Luke 3:4). John's message challenges us to examine our lives. What "rough paths" and "crooked roads" are there in our hearts? Where have we perhaps distanced ourselves from God or lost sight of our fellow human beings? John invites us to remove these obstacles and reorient our lives. But his call has not only a personal dimension, but also a social one: the way of the Lord is a way of justice, peace and reconciliation. When we pave the way of the Lord, we bring light into the darkness of the world and hope into the hearts of people." (Text: Michael Inden, Diocesan President of the KAB in the Archdiocese of Cologne)