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With rolling landscapes, sunny weather, medieval towns, and cultural festivals, Lot-et-Garonne firmly establishes itself as one of the best places to live in France! Located in the southwest of France, between Bordeaux and Toulouse, Lot-et-Garonne combines a gentle way of life and friendliness that attract many French and foreign people each year seeking a better quality of life! The department is made up of five regions: Agenais, Albret, Dropt, Val de Garonne, and the Lot Valley, blending different cultures and influences and creating a particularly warm atmosphere. Discover why Lot-et-Garonne is one of the best regions in France to buy a house, whether for vacations or for settling down!
Lot-et-Garonne is situated in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in the southwest of France. Nestled inland, it is located right between Bordeaux and Toulouse, bordered by the magnificent Landes National Park, Périgord, and Gascony.
Its prefecture is Agen (the city of prunes!), but the department boasts many towns and villages where life is good: Nérac, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Marmande, and Monflanquin are just a few.
The department is well served by transport infrastructure. The proximity of Bergerac Airport and the A62 motorway makes it easy to reach major cities like Bordeaux and Toulouse. Additionally, the region is traversed by the Bordeaux-Toulouse train line, facilitating travel to other regions of France and Europe.
Lot-et-Garonne enjoys a temperate climate, with hot and sunny summers and mild winters. This climate is ideal for fully enjoying outdoor life, whether for sports activities, terrace lunches, or relaxing moments in your garden.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a region rich in landscapes, and Lot-et-Garonne is no exception: from the green valleys of Lot to the rolling hills of Agenais, every corner of this region is a true picture. The arms of the Lot and Garonne rivers offer bucolic scenery reminiscent of impressionist paintings. Endless fields and perched castles make this setting a real pleasure for the eyes. Nature lovers will find happiness here with numerous hiking trails, rivers ideal for fishing, and landscapes perfect for long bike rides.
The region is rich in historical heritage with many castles, bastides, and medieval villages. Places like Nérac, with its castle of Henri IV, or Monflanquin, classified among the most beautiful villages in France, offer a real journey through time. To learn more about the villages of Lot-et-Garonne, check out our article here!
Like the entire Southwest region, Lot-et-Garonne has an exceptional gastronomic heritage. In addition to typical southwestern products (truffles, foie gras, duck...), we can add Buzet wines and the famous Agen prunes!
Lot-et-Garonne is also known for the high quality of its seasonal fruits, particularly the Nérac melon and Marmande strawberries, which are particularly sweet.
As any region proud of its local products, Lot-et-Garonne has a large number of farmers' markets. In summer, some towns even organize night markets, where locals come to taste local products in a festive, casual atmosphere!
Whether in Laparade, Villeréal, Soumensac, or Nérac, each market has its uniqueness and charm, and you will greatly enjoy discovering them all!
Far from being a dull rural area, Lot-et-Garonne is known for its festive atmosphere thanks to its numerous events and festivals organized throughout the year! We just mentioned the famous summer night markets, but there are also medieval festivals and especially music festivals (think Garorock) that make the region vibrate.
Like neighboring Dordogne, the real estate market in Lot-et-Garonne is particularly attractive, with prices often more affordable than in other regions of France. Unlike the coastal part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the price per square meter inland is particularly affordable: in Agen, for example, the average price per square meter is €2000, which is almost three times cheaper than in Bordeaux!
Whether you are looking for an authentic stone house, a modern villa, or a property with land, you will find varied and interesting options. It is an excellent investment for those looking to buy a second home or prepare for retirement in an idyllic setting!
Many French and foreigners (notably the English who cherish the region) choose Lot-et-Garonne or Dordogne for their retirement. This new start is driven by a desire to reconnect with nature, in a gentler and more convivial pace of life. The price of real estate obviously plays a big role in this choice; it is much easier to buy a large house with a garden and a pool in the inland departments than on the coast!
Lot-et-Garonne wonderfully combines natural beauty, cultural heritage, a pleasant climate, and an exceptional quality of life. Whether you are looking for a peaceful haven for your holidays or an ideal place to spend your retirement, this region in the southwest of France has everything to charm you. Buying a house in Lot-et-Garonne is an investment in a privileged living environment where life is good.
