5 Activities for Nature Lovers Near Faysselle Holiday Cottages
The Lot-et-Garonne region of France is renowned for its rustic beauty, and Faysselle Holiday Cottages is the perfect base for nature lovers. There are plenty of outdoor activities to suit all ages, from gardens to watersports and more.
For tree lovers of all ages, Happy Forest gives you a squirrel’s-eye view of the woodland as you scurry over rope bridges and zoom across ziplines. The aerial obstacle course isn’t the only attraction - why not try kayaking, rafting or a visit to the petting zoo, also available on-site.
Ferme de Lacontal - Lavande du Quercy
The picture postcards of the south of France often show vibrant purple lavender fields. When visiting Faysselle, you can experience this beauty in person, at the nearby Ferme de Lacontal. Explore the fields and distillery, where organic lavender essential oils, soaps, and even sweets are produced. There’s also a shop to purchase all things Lavender to take home with you.
Latour-Marliac Waterlily Garden
The painter Claude Monet is famous for his waterlily paintings, but few know about the mastermind behind the plants themselves. Joseph Bory Latour-Marliac had discovered how to hybridise hardy white waterlilies with colourful varieties from all over the world. He set up a nursery, which caught the eye of Monet, who ordered waterlilies from there to fill the ponds at his famous home in Giverny. These beautiful flower ponds later set the scene for his renowned paintings, Les Nymphéas, now on display at the Orangerie Museum in Paris. You can visit Latour-Marliac’s original nursery in the Lot region, and see 300 varieties of waterlily in historical pools, explore botanical gardens, and enjoy refreshments at the café.
A trip to France would not be complete without a visit to a vineyard and winery. There are plently of options around Faysselle, including Vineyard Château d'Aix, where you can sample delicious Cahors wine. During the summer months they host gourment evenings on Wednesdays, and other musical events for all to enjoy. Or, there is the Château du Frandat winery in Nerac, specialising in Buzet. They offer tours and tastings throughout summer in a quintessentially French setting within the château grounds.
Whether you’re looking for kayaking, paddle boarding, or something even more adventurous, the area surrounding Faysselle is full of beautiful rivers and lakes. Aquafun inflatable water park is located around 40 minutes from Agen, and includes waterslides, obstacles and sports facilities, all on top of Lac de Clarens. Also at Lac de Clarens, you’ll find a boating centre with pedalos, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards for hire.
Whatever the pace of your dream holiday, there are so many options for outdoor activities in our vicinity. There’s something to suit everyone, and we hope you will make wonderful memories while staying with us at Faysselle.