Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Among the towns of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Villeneuve-sur-Lot stands out for its medieval bastide plan on the Lot River. Founded in 1264 by Alphonse of Poitiers, it developed as a planned settlement, with straight streets leading toward the river and the central Place Lafayette. The Pont Vieux, a 13th-century bridge, remains one of the town's defining structures, while the old centre retains arcaded streets and brick-and-stone façades typical of south-western France. Villeneuve-sur-Lot lies in Lot-et-Garonne, a department shaped by broad agricultural land and the Lot valley. The town supports the surrounding rural area with shops, markets and services, giving its historic core an active everyday role.
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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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