What to do with children in Lot et Garonne

Lot-et-Garonne is full of little treasures to discover with the family. Animals to thrill the youngest, leisure centers to have fun, discovery activities to learn and have wonderful experiences, and natural spaces to recharge your batteries as a family... We'll try to satisfy all tastes and all ages. Here are some ideas to keep children busy in Lot-et-Garonne, for children of all ages!

Duras Castle

The Château de Duras will delight your children, as the visit alternates between the Renaissance and Middle Ages periods, depending on the architecture and the various renovations. It's a fun visit for everyone, with a child-friendly museum, games (escape game and workshops in season), and shows. Around the Château, you'll enjoy strolling through the Pays de Duras, which is also home to wine châteaux grouped under the appellation of Bergerac and Duras wines.

Crazy about Garonne - Photos © Val de Garonne Agglomeration William Picamil Prod

The boats of the Garonne - Photos © Val de Garonne Agglomeration William Picamil Prod

The Stelsia, a magical castle

Once upon a time, in the Lot Valley, there lived a magical castle... It looked like it came from a fairy's imagination, designed by magicians, and created for the sole pleasure of children. Let's not say more; instead, follow our blogger in reports and videos...

Nearby, two pretty villages are worth a visit: Penne d'Agenais and Pujols.

The Lastournelle Cave, an underground beauty

In Sainte-Colombe-de-Villeneuve, you'll delve into the bowels of the earth, into the Lastournelle Cave. With a flashlight tour, a treasure hunt, and a workshop for apprentice paleontologists, the guides know how to captivate children, who will emerge from this adventure wide-eyed and amazed by so much sparkle.

For an overview of the visit, see our article on the Lastournelle cave.

The Water Lily Garden, a bucolic place

Latour-Marliac is home to an exceptional collection of over 250 species of water lilies. On-site, the museum will explain everything you need to know before you enjoy the various areas: exotic greenhouses, ponds and fountains, bamboo grove, pond, and small Japanese bridge. A refreshing and soothing atmosphere, which will be greatly appreciated as soon as the weather is nice.

The NautiliusBKS leisure center, water rides

Right next door, in Castelmoron-sur-Lot, you can rent paddleboards, canoes, pedal boats, electric boats, and even a hydroplane from NautiliusBKS. Courses, introductory sessions, and all sorts of activities are available on-site.

Tempted? Check out the boat trip destinations in Lot-et-Garonne.

The Prune Farm and Museum

Head to Laffite-sur-Lot to meet real growers of the traditional Ente plum, which produces the famous Agen prune. In the Prune Farm and Museum shop, you'll find all sorts of products made from these delicious, soft, and tender prunes, straight from the production farm. Yum... The visit will delight children, as there's a fun and introductory course to become a 19th-century prune grower.

Adults can get an audio guide to learn about all the stages of production and everything there is to know about prunes, with seasonal activities too!

Des-chênes-toi Adventure, to have fun and let loose in the trees

We're heading to the Pays du Dropt region, near the old medieval fortified town of Duras. You'll gain height and climb to the peaks at the Des-chênes-toi Aventure treetop adventure park . 16 courses, 200 workshops, and 2 zip lines await you for a fun, safe family adventure, suitable for ages 3 and up.

To discover the local heritage, you will enjoy lovely walks in the villages of Allemans du Dropt and Loubès-Bernac.

Lake Lougratte and its leisure center

After exercise, come relaxation! Between Castillonès and Cancon, two beautiful villages, lies Lake Lougratte. You'll enjoy a relaxing time with supervised swimming, a sandy beach for playing, fishing, a playground, volleyball courts, pétanque, and a fitness trail. You can picnic on site and use the barbecues provided. There's also a snack bar.

The Bastides Museum, an immersion in the Middle Ages

There are many fortified towns to visit in the region. But what were they used for? What was daily life like in a fortified town in the Middle Ages? The Monflanquin Bastide Museum will answer all your questions on the subject for young and old. The visit is fun, with models, a specially designed booklet with questions, an interactive game , and activities for children.

The Bel Air Ranch

Fancy a ride in the Garonne Valley of Gascony ? Between Marmande and the royal fortified town of Miramont de Guyenne, the Ranch de Bel Air welcomes you for courses, hikes, and horseback or pony rides.

Just next door, don't miss the charming village of Gontaud de Nogaret.

for a discovery bike ride

Rent a bike with the kids for a pleasant ride along the relatively flat trails of Lot-et-Garonne. In Buzet-sur-Baïse, for example, Cycles Sud-Ouest offers bike rentals for exploring the Canal de Garonne. Perfect for kids!

Check out bike rentals in Lot-et-Garonne.

The Griffon Park

The Parc du Griffon offers 4 hectares of nature where you can discover animals in a fun and educational way. Familiar animals and other more unusual ones are presented, along with all the information you need to learn more about them and, above all, protect them. Children love this place, which is also a playground with giant play areas, zip lines, trampolines, inflatables, and also water games and water slides, which are very enjoyable in summer.

There are so many activities to do with the family in Lot et Garonne that we cannot be exhaustive, but we hope we have given you some good ideas to fully enjoy your stay.

Want to know more about its geography, its history, etc.? Become an expert on the Lot-et-Garonne !

Did you like this article? Find more like this on our blog. Follow us on the Lot-et-Garonne Guide Facebook page and on Instagram @guidedulotetgaronne.