Featured Holiday Rentals in Lot-et-Garonne
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Holiday Rentals in Lot-et-Garonne - A Guide to Lot-et-Garonne
Holiday rentals in Lot-et-Garonne are situated within the region of Aquitaine in the southwest of France. It is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of France and is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The nearest international airports are Bordeaux to the northwest and Toulouse to the southeast. Both airports are serviced with regular flights from the UK.
However, to appreciate the true beauty of Lot-et-Garonne holiday rentals, why not drive. You can hire cars from both airports or maybe take a leisurely drive direct from the UK. Make sure you read our top tips on getting the best deals on your France holiday rental car hire.
Simply take the A10 and A20 south from Paris towards Toulouse. It is fairly long drive but why not break up your journey by stopping at other holiday rentals in Limousin or holiday rentals in Ile-de-France.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Lot-et-Garonne
Most holiday rentals in Lot-et-Garonne are houses or cottages within rural communities. It is a fairly quiet area of France – the historic villages and green hills will suit those who like a slower pace of life. Most houses to rent in Lot-et-Garonne sleep up to 6 people and the majority have spacious gardens, beautiful countryside views and private pools.
However there are many larger properties to rent in Lot-et-Garonne, which would suit extended families or groups of friends holidaying together. One such property is Chateau de Colombie in the Agen area. It is a fairytale chateau complete with stone towers, a pool terrace, 9 bedrooms – sleeping up to 20 persons. It has recently been refurbished with a choice of suites and rooms with en-suite bathrooms. What a fantastic Lot-et-Garonne holiday rental this is.
For something a bit more modest, how about a 3 bedroom town house. The property in the town of Monflanquin has four storeys, high ceilings and an amazing roof terrace with picturesque views. It is listed as ‘one of the most beautiful villages in France’ and has several very good restaurants.
Lot-et-Garonne Useful Information
Lot-et-Garonne consists of 4 arrondissements, 40 cantons and 319 communes. The town of Agen is the capital and in a nationwide poll, the inhabitants of Agen were shown to be the most contented people in France. Its main source of economy is plums and prunes and vast orchards surround the town. There are many properties to rent in Agen giving you a town base to travel from but also having the convenience of local shops and restaurants.
Lot-et-Garonne holiday rentals also have something for the more active among you – admittedly nothing too strenuous. Pleasure boats are available for hire along the areas waterways and are a great way to visit the bastides and chateaux along the way. There is also horse riding, walking, angling and golfing to try your hand at. So when you rent a property in Lot-et-Garonne you can be as active or laid back as you want.