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.
Valence d'Agen: A pretty town with a lovely fountained square. Originally a 1283 bastide it has a good range of shops & restaurants and a nine hole golf course nearby.
St. Maurin: A sleepy half timbered village which includes the ruins of a 1097 abbey. It has a small shop and restaurant.
Moissac: On the banks of the river Tarn, this bustling town with lively weekend markets, is famous for its Romanesque Abbey and cloisters.

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"What the owner says"

“We rescued Coutures Ouest from dilapidation four years ago. Its wonderful views over fields and meadows overwhelmed us. It comprises two properties allowing maximum flexibility of indoor and outdoor space. We have indulged our passion for contemporary living with elements of traditional French design. We feel we have created something quite special and hope you will agree.”

Coutures Ouest consists of two adjacent buildings - a large barn and a little chapel both of which have been totally renovated in the last two years. Next door to a working farm and surrounded by farmland with stunning views, the owners have created lots of areas for guests to relax in the grounds. A small stone ruin is now a tranquil space with BBQ and stone low-level table, ideal for dining and star gazing. There are swings, one hammock and benches to sit and enjoy the views. Bourg de Visa (5km) has a range of local shops, a bar and a restaurant. 
Nearest main towns: Moissac and  Valence d’Agen - 20 minutes 

Barn accommodation: The barn has a large open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with a beamed ceiling. The original cow byres have been renovated to provide seating and storage areas.

The kitchen has a range cooker, a large fridge/freezer, coffee machine and a central table and chairs.  French windows lead onto the huge covered terrace which overlooks the pool and has an oak table with seating for 12 people. The sitting room opens onto the galleried landing, which looks down to the lower seating area and up to the second floor. Along this landing is a bedroom with bunk beds and shower-room with wc and basin.

There are three bedrooms up on the second floor, one double with an en-suite shower-room with wc and basin, one twin bedroom and a second double bedroom (with interconnecting door to main bathroom if desired). Main bathroom with claw foot bath, separate shower, wc and basin.

Chapel accommodation: The main living/bedroom in the chapel has a fireplace with a wood burning stove, TV/DVD, corner kitchen with fridge, dining area and a double bed. Twin bedroom. Shower-room with wc and basin.

The swimming pool is situated on a spur of land with panoramic views. There are some steep slopes around the pool dropping away from the grassed area
 

"Read what others have said"

“An excellent holiday! Situation of property is superb”  

"Wonderful place and holiday"

"We had an excellent holiday in Coutures Ouest. The house was really lovely as was the pool"

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