Leisure Lakes and Rivers :
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Leisure Lakes and Rivers Leisure Lakes and Rivers at Montaigu de Quercy (large lake with diving area; sandy beaches; water slides, two tennis courts, restaurants and canoes and paddle boats to hire), Tournon d’Agenais (if in use, fishing and pedal boats, restaurant, playground, climbing equipment and tennis courts nearby), Montcuq (small lake with sandy beach, fishing, play area and restaurant), Beauville (swimming lake with canoe hire), Catus (large leisure lake, swimming, boating, fishing, two tennis courts, and restaurant), St Nicholas de la Grave (where the Tarn and Garonne rivers join - sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming, Fumel and Douelle (river cruising and canoe hire. Water Skiing at Moissac. In addition to the information that you will find in your property, there are tourist information centres in larger villages, such as Montaigu de Quercy, Tournon d’Agenais, Lauzerte, Montcuq, Prayssac.
Eating Out & Wine:
The area offers some of the most reasonably priced cafes to be found in France as well as many excellent restaurants – from Michelin star to French chains such as MacDonalds and Buffalo Grill. Details of places to eat will be found in your property – see also Tourist Information below. For picnics, there are local markets on most days in different local villages/towns as well as good local shops (Alimentation) and large Supermarkets (Fumel, Agen, Moissac, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, St Sylvestre, Cahors, Montaigu de Quercy, Lauzerte, Montcuq, Prayssac/Puy l’Eveque etc). Wine The local wines and vineyards of Cahors (a fine and complex dark red wine much appreciated by the French since medieval times) as well as Duras, Bergerac, Buzet offer a wide selection of Red, White and Rose wines. Prices locally are very reasonable even in shops, supermarkets and markets. You can visit most of the Chateaux, which make tourists very welcome - and you can taste before you buy.!
Leisure and Sport :
You will find nearly any sport or leisure activity you want locally. Many details will be found in your property. There are well sign posted walks; excellent cycling on quiet empty roads/tracks; riding at the many equestrian centres; fishing (daily and weekly licences readily available), tennis in most larger villages, canoeing and swimming. There are Fetes (nearly all villages hold fetes each year) and music concerts throughout the region. Tennis courts can be hired in most larger villages. Markets including Roquecor & Montcuq each Sunday, Montsempron/Fumel on Thursdays, Prayssac on Fridays, Montaigu on Saturday mornings in addition to Tournon d’Agenais on Friday evenings in the summer. Larger markets take place in Agen, Cahors and Villeneuve-sur-Lot (see tourist information in the property). Theme Park Walibi is north west of Agen on the A62. It is in some 30 hectares (75 acres) beside an 18th Century castle. Numerous rides, spectacular shows and special events.
