Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Villeneuve-sur-Lot lies along the Lot River in the rolling orchards and farmland of Lot-et-Garonne, where the valley opens through southwestern France. Founded in 1264 as a royal bastide by Alphonse de Poitiers, the town still follows the ordered medieval plan that distinguished these planned settlements. Place Lafayette remains its civic centre, while the 13th-century Pont Vieux carries the historic route over the river. Arcaded streets, market traditions and the surrounding plum-growing country give Villeneuve-sur-Lot a character closely tied to the old Agenais province. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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