Lot-et-Garonne

Overview

Key facts

• Type of place: department.

• Location: in the southwest, between Bordeaux and Toulouse.

• Department code: 47.

• Bordering départements: Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, Gers, Landes, Gironde and Dordogne.

• Prefecture: Agen.

• Sub-prefectures: Marmande, Nérac and Villeneuve-sur-Lot.

• Number of communes: 319.

• Population: 333,234 inhabitants (2014).

• Area: 5,361 km².

• Highest point: Sauveterre-la-Lémance (284 m).

• Lowest point:

• Coastline: 0 km; no maritime access.

• Highlights (out of ★★★★): Nature ★; Culture ★★; Relaxation-holidays ★

• Website: http://www.tourisme-lotetgaronne.com

Climate and weather

Tourism

• What to see in Aquitaine and Lot-et-Garonne

A continuation of the Dordogne, this département also boasts fine medieval remnants (villages, castles) and hiking opportunities. It is, however, the least visited of all the Aquitaine départements.