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We have a wealth of regional information  including the best towns, attractions, châteaux, caves, canoeing, markets, restaurants, swimming,  and kids favourites.

Lot-et- Garonne's Attractions

Canoeing
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Lot-et-Garonne Restaurants

Lot-et- Garonne Markets

 

Mills in the Lot-et-Garonne
As one might expect given the many rivers and canals  in this area the Lot-et-Garonne is covered with many fine examples of water mills.  There are also a considerable number of windmills.  There is a useful website with details of the mills worth visiting.  Although it is only available in French, the interactive map is easily navigated to find the places nearest to you.

Temperature  The Lot has a temperate climate, dominated Temperature Profileby the Atlantic with mild winters and a long spring / autumn, although the summers can be very hot and are drier than the Dordogne.  For a local weather forecast, select here.