La Réole
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The priory and a few other fine buildings are the main attractions of this fortified town.

Introduction to La Réole

The priory and a few other fine buildings are the main tourist attractions of the fortified town of La Réole.

Key Information

  • Type of place: small town.
  • Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Distances: Agen (86 km), Bordeaux (66 km), Langon (18 km), Marmande (22 km).
  • Local time: Heure : La Réole.
  • Population: 4,265 inhabitants (2016).
  • Area: 12.5 km².
  • Altitude: between 5 and 130 m.

History of La Réole

What to See and Do in La Réole

The town has old quarters where you can discover half-timbered houses, the former Town Hall, St. Peter’s Church, ruins of the old ramparts, and the remains of the Château des Quat'Sos, a 13th-century fortress.

Rouergue Bridge
Built in the 1930s, it is a 170 m metal suspension bridge over the Garonne.
Saint-Pierre Priory
The main landmark of the town. A listed historic monument, this former Benedictine priory has been rebuilt several times. The current buildings date from the 18th century and now house the town hall.

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Saint-Pierre Priory
★★ The main landmark of the town. A listed historic monument, this former Benedictine priory has been rebuilt several times. The current…
Rouergue Bridge
★ Built in the 1930s, it is a 170 m metal suspension bridge over the Garonne.
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