Lot-et-Garonne Museums & Castles
Chateau de Malvirade
Now listed as a historical monument, the Malvirade castle was constructed by Pierre de Sacriste who was the first lord of the castle. See website for more details. Located at Grezet Cavagnan near Marmande (47).
Chateau de Poudenas
Contructed by the lords of Poudenas in the 13th century, the castle overhangs the Gelise valley. Now classified as a historical monument. Located at Poudenas (47).
Musee Ethnographique de LAbbaye de Saint Maurin
Ethnographic museum dedicated to local traditions and arts from the 20 century. Located at Saint Maurin (47).
Musee de la Boite Ancienne en Fer Blanc
Offers an interesting collection of old iron boxes. Located at Francescas near Mezin (47).
Musee des Beaux-Arts
The Fine Arts Museum in Agen is located in 4 buildings of the Renaissance period. Amongst its rich and varied collection they have 5 Goya paintings. Located at Place Dr Esquirol in Agen (47).
Chateau Feodal De Madaillan
The Foedal Castle was built around the 9th century. The viscounts of Bearn constructed a castle that was rude and simplistic. Located at Madaillan about 15 km North East of Agen (47).
Musee de la Conserve
The Canned Food Museum is dedicated to traditional methods of making preserves.The processes illustrated include drying, smoking, salting, sweetening the fat, adding vinegar and sugar. Located at Mauvezin sur Gupie in Marmande.
Musee de LOutil Ancien
Displays more than 2000 old tools and kitchen utensils. Located at Soumensac near Duras (47).
Musee du Foie Gras
The Museum of Foie Gras is to be found in Souleilles. Retraces the history of Foie Gras from Egyptian times till today as well as the steps in its production.
Chateau Henry IV
This castle dates back to the early 16th century and is home to an archaeological museum. Located at Impasse Henri IV in Nerac (47).
Musee Gertrude Schoen
Offers an exhibition on the contemporary sculpture works of Getrude Schoen, pupil of Ossip Zadkine. Located at Place de la Halle in Laroque Timbaut (47).
Musee Albert Marzelles
The Albert Marzelles museum is situated in the heart of Marmande in a building given to the city by Albert Marzelles. Offers a wide varied collection of art. Located at 15 rue Abel Boye, Marmande (47).
Musee de la Resistance de la Deportation
A museum dedicated to the French resistance movements which fought against the Nazi German occupation of France. For more information on opening hours, contact: 05 53 95 93 49 Located at Rue de Contensou, Agen, Lot et Garonne (47).
Musee de Gajac
The Gajac Museum is housed in the old Gajac mill. The permenant exhibition contains some important works including "Le Clairon" by Eva Gonzales. Located at 2 rue des Jardins in Villeneuve sur Lot (47).
Musee des Bastides
A museum dedicated to the construction of bastides. The display includes plans, models, sculptures and audio-visual demonstations. Located at Place des Arcades in Monflanquin (47).
Musee Bernard Palissy
Bernard Palissay lived from 1510 to 1590. He was well known for his ceramics of which this museum is dedicated to. Located at Lacapelle Biron in Lot et Garonne (47).
Musee du Liege et du Bouchon
The Cork Museum explains the change in the industry over the years from both a production and social point of view. Located at Rue du Puits Saint Come in Mezin (47).
Musee Archeologique dEysses
Archeological museum that traces the development of Villeneuve from its life as a roman military camp to how it became a 13th century village on the banks of the Lot (47).
Chateau des Ducs de Duras
First built in 1137 and then enlarged in 1308 by Bertrand the Goth. The Castle of the Dukes of Duras has 8 towers and is an excellent example of the architecture of the period. Located at Duras (47).
Musee du Pruneau Gourmand
The Museum of Gourmand Prunes is a recreation of an prune factory at the turn of the previous century. Contains much in the way of archives and documentation. Located at Lafitte-sur-Lot near Clairac, Lot et Garonne (47).
Musee de lAbeille
The bee museum that shows how honey is made, explains the social functioning of bees and more. At Xaintrailles, north west of Nerac.
Musee de la Poupee Folklorique
Offers a collection of over 500 traditional dolls. Located at Soumensac near Duras (47).
Musee de Prehistoire Mesolithique Coulonges
In the 1920s Laurent Coulonges found traces of a 9000 year old culture in the High Agenais area. Today the museum offers an archeological exhibit illustrating how man lived during this period. Located at Sauveterre La Lemance (47).
Musee Archeologique Andre Larroderie
This archeological museum houses various finds from digs around the Marmande area. Exhibits can be found here dating from Prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Located at Place Rene Sanson in Saint Bazeille just north east of Marmande (47).