Villeneuve-sur-Lot Attractions
Villeneuve-sur-Lot (pop. 22,801), in the Middle Ages one of the most important towns in the region, has preserved two town gates dating from that period. The bridge over the Lot was built by the English in the 13th century.
Castella - Fontirou Cave
Fontirou Cave began forming over 30 million years ago. It was discovered accidentally in 1905, when a cow stepped into a natural chimney. Although the cave is quite small, the seven rooms currently open to visitors include all kinds of colored stalactites. There is also a paleontological collection on display.
The cave is 300 meters from the Fontirou Prehistoric Park.
The cave is 300 meters from the Fontirou Prehistoric Park.
Hours
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Ste Colombe de Villeneuve sur Lot - Lastournelle Caves
The Lastournelle Caves are said to have been created over 25 million years ago, when the Aquitaine plateau was being formed. They were discovered in the 19th century by a well-sinker, but the entrance was not found until 1955. Two years later, the caves were opened to the public.
They are made up of seven rooms, including the pillar room, named after its long stalactites and stalagmites.
The caves are located in Lot-et-Garonne, between Agen and Velleneuve-sur-Lot.
They are made up of seven rooms, including the pillar room, named after its long stalactites and stalagmites.
The caves are located in Lot-et-Garonne, between Agen and Velleneuve-sur-Lot.
Hours
June 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | |||||
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | |||||
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
