The principal cities are Toulouse and Bordeaux. 
Between these two are major towns including:
Agen: The County town of the Lot-et-Garonne which changed hands 11 times during the hundred years war and is well known for its plums (pruneaux). On the banks of the Garonne river it has a beautiful museum housed in four Renaissance houses. 
Villeneuve-sur-Lot: A powerful bastide on the banks of the Lot river. Founded in 1264 it has preserved a large quantity of small streets and half-timbered buildings. Close by is a superb 18 hole golf course.
Penne d'Agenais: Penn means hill crest in celtic and this lovely restored 'arty' village once had a castle built by Richard Coeur de Lion and has an interesting basilica, lovely views over the Lot river, restaurants and many artisans. 
Tournon d'Agenais: Pretty Royal bastide village from 1271 and on the route of St Jaques de Compostella with a lovely square and belfry tower.  Superb views, leisure lake, restaurants, small supermarket and seasonal market.

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Le Bugat is surrounded by fields used for sunflowers, wheat, beets and hay. Set on a gentle rise within a sheltered valley, there are views to all sides which include those of an historic chateau (1km). Le Bugat is converted from one of the huge barns on site, incorporating a wall from an 11th century chapel, which, with part of the barn, now forms a sheltered garden. The feeling inside is light and airy and very traditionally French. The area has lots of wild life, many walks, and the quiet roads are perfect for cycling. Dausse (3kms) has general shops and St. Sylvestre is 10 minutes. Nearest Main Town: Villeneuve-sur-Lot – 20 minutes
  

Accommodation: The main living room has tiled floors, exposed stone walls, high, massively beamed ceilings, and with three sets of French doors and windows, is extremely light. The kitchen and dining area are to the back of the room and the kitchen is equipped with a microwave, fridge, a gas hob and an electric oven and general electrical equipment. The sitting area has views across fields. There is a twin bedroom on the ground floor and a shower-room with wc and basin.

The wide stairs lead to the upper floor that has a traditional single French bed on the landing and a double bedroom with an en-suite shower-room, two basins and a wc. There are two additional twin bedrooms and a bathroom with bath, wc and basin. 

The pool has a Pierre du Lot (crazy paved) terrace and swimmers are advised to use the steps on entering and leaving as it is un-even around the edges of the pool. Le Bugat provides an extremely comfortable base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, or relax after a day spent at the pool.

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