Nérac
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A Renaissance-style château and a few old buildings in this town of a few thousand inhabitants. Nérac is also the terminus of the Albret tourist train.

Overview of Nérac

A Renaissance-style château and a few old buildings in this town of a few thousand inhabitants. Nérac is also the terminus of the Albret tourist train.

Key details

  • Type de lieu: small town.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Localisation: in the Lot-et-Garonne department, a few kilometres from Agen.
  • Distances:
  • Heure locale: Heure : Nérac.
  • Population: 7,085 inhabitants (2014).
  • Superficie: 62.7 km².
  • Altitude: from 38 to 191 m.

History of Nérac

What to see and do in Nérac

In addition to the two old bridges spanning the Baïse, the town is home to several historic buildings and religious sites that give it a certain charm.

Nérac Castle
A 15th-century Renaissance-style castle, of which only the north wing remains—the part open to visitors, with its exhibitions and collections.
Roman Ruins of Nérac
These are the remains of an ancient Gallo-Roman villa.
Albret Tourist Train
A 13 km tourist railway line between Nérac and Mézin in the heart of Gascony.

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Nérac Castle
★ A 15th-century Renaissance-style castle, of which only the north wing remains—the part open to visitors, with its exhibitions and…
Roman Ruins of Nérac
★ These are the remains of an ancient Gallo-Roman villa.
Albret Tourist Train
★ A 13 km tourist railway line between Nérac and Mézin in the heart of Gascony.
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