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Agen Cathedral
approx. 18 km
A 12th-century cathedral, seat of the diocese of Agen, listed as a historic monument in 1862 and part of the UNESCO Santiago de Compostela routes in France.
Gîte de Bellecombe: a château gîte near Puymirol, Lot-et-Garonne
The Gîte de Bellecombe is a self-catering holiday cottage that Expedia describes as being at a château, in the countryside near Puymirol in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France. It offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a fully equipped kitchen, a short drive from the medieval bastide of Puymirol and about 17 km from Agen.
At a glance
- Location
- Countryside near Puymirol and Tayrac, Lot-et-Garonne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), about 17 km east of Agen as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Self-catering gîte (holiday cottage) described by Expedia as a château for families in a rural setting; stone house with living room, kitchen and bedrooms; run by a private host
- Highlights
- Outdoor pool, garden with barbecue and sun loungers, table tennis, bicycles, free Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, parking on site
- Guest rating
- 9.0/10 from 2 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 4 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Dogs and cats allowed (one animal in total) · designated smoking areas · room cleaning on request
Staying at the Gîte de Bellecombe: a château gîte in the Lot-et-Garonne countryside
The Gîte de Bellecombe is not a hotel but a holiday cottage: you rent the house for yourself and cook for yourself. Expedia lists it under the name “Gîte de Bellecombe at the château” and presents it as a castle for families in rural surroundings, managed by a private host. The photos in the listing show a stone house with exposed wooden beams and a brick wall in the living room, wooden beds in the bedrooms and a courtyard with a fountain and a pool.
Self-catering is the point of the stay. The kitchen has a hob, an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, a fridge, a toaster, a blender, a kettle and a coffee and tea kettle, as well as cookware, crockery and cutlery. Bed linen is provided, rooms have free Wi-Fi with speeds above 250 Mbit/s, and the house is heated centrally.
Outside, guests find a garden with outdoor furniture, sun loungers and a barbecue, plus an outdoor pool. Table tennis, board games and bicycles are listed as leisure options, and a TV, DVD player and stereo are available indoors.
Photos of Gîte de Bellecombe, Puymirol
The history of Puymirol, the bastide near the Gîte de Bellecombe
- c. 1100 – Fairs are already recorded at a settlement near the church of Saint-Seurin, on the site of today’s Puymirol.
- 1246 – Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse, founds the bastide on land ceded by the Bishop of Agen and calls it Grand Castel, a fortified outpost on the border of the Toulousain and the Agenais.
- 1286 – Edward I of England grants the inhabitants new customs, a sign of how important the town was to both crowns.
- 1324 – French troops besiege the town without success; it is defended by an English captain.
- 1337 – The town and its castle capitulate on 17 July after a siege, marking the start of Hundred Years’ War fighting on the ground.
- 1363 – A severe plague epidemic strikes Puymirol; a procession held in its memory continued for centuries.
- 1569–1574 – The town is defended against Protestant attack in 1569, but Protestants occupy it in 1574 and hold it until the accession of Henri IV.
- Late 16th century – Henri IV makes Puymirol one of his places of safety and strengthens the castle; the Tour Ficat, on the south-east tip of the ramparts, still stands.
- Ancien Régime – Puymirol’s grain hall becomes one of the most important in Guyenne, with markets held twice a week.
The bastide sits on a steep plateau about 153 m above sea level. Its rampart ran for roughly 790 m with four gates, and its regular street plan is organised around the central Place des Cornières, with three wells along the main street. In the Wars of Religion the churches of Saint-Seurin and Notre-Dame were destroyed; only the porch and bell tower of Notre-Dame were spared.
This is the history of the nearby village, not of the building you stay in: the sources used for this guide do not document the history of the Bellecombe house itself, so none is told here.
Facilities and services at the Gîte de Bellecombe
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); please check the listing for the exact set-up.
Living & sleeping
- Bed linen provided
- Shower and hair dryer
- Living room with TV, DVD player and stereo
- Central heating
- Free Wi-Fi (over 250 Mbit/s)
- Room cleaning on request
Kitchen
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Hob, oven and microwave
- Dishwasher and fridge
- Toaster, blender and kettle
- Cookware, crockery and cutlery
Outdoors & leisure
- Outdoor pool
- Garden with outdoor furniture
- Barbecue and sun loungers
- Table tennis and games
- Bicycles
- Designated smoking areas
Good to know
- Parking on site
- Dogs and cats allowed (one animal in total)
- Private host
- Check-in from 4 pm, check-out at 11 am
Where the Gîte de Bellecombe is: between Agen and the Tarn-et-Garonne border
The gîte lies in the countryside of the Pays de Serres, in the valley of the Séoune, next to the border with Tarn-et-Garonne. The village of Tayrac is less than a kilometre away, and the bastide of Puymirol, with its ramparts and its central square, about three kilometres to the south-west. Puymirol belongs to the Agen conurbation, so the city of Agen is roughly 17 km away as the crow flies.
Expedia gives drive times of about 16 minutes to Lamagistère station and about 30 minutes to Agen–La Garenne airport; restaurants such as Le Bastide are a seven-minute drive away. A car is the practical way to get around.
Within about 20 km the listing mentions the Conservatoire des Métiers d’Autrefois, the Agen–Bon-Encontre golf club and a kart track, and within 25 km the André-Malraux and Pierre-Lapoujade cultural centres. Further afield, Moissac, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Lectoure and Nérac make good day trips.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Gîte de Bellecombe)
| Tayrac, Saint-Amans church | approx. 600 m |
| Puymirol (bastide) | approx. 3 km |
| Notre-Dame du Grand-Castel church | approx. 3.5 km |
| Lamagistère (railway station) | approx. 7.5 km |
| Agen | approx. 17 km |
| Agen Cathedral | approx. 18 km |
| Moissac Abbey | approx. 22 km |
| Villeneuve-sur-Lot | approx. 26 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates given in the Expedia listing; driving times come from the listing.
Things to see around the Gîte de Bellecombe
Moissac Abbey
approx. 22 km
A former Benedictine abbey dating from the 7th to the 15th centuries, on the UNESCO list since 1998 as part of the Santiago de Compostela routes in France.
Villeneuve-sur-Lot
approx. 26 km
A town in the lower Lot valley. Nearby lie the remains of the Roman site of Eysses, which grew around the crossing of two major roads.
Lectoure
approx. 34 km
A hill town in the Lomagne, nicknamed the French Tuscany, with ten listed buildings including the cathedral of Saint-Gervais and Saint-Protais.
Nérac
approx. 40 km
Seat of the lords of Albret, who became kings of Navarre in 1484. Marguerite d'Angoulême drew humanists and writers to the town in the 16th century.
Château de Bonaguil
approx. 41 km
A medieval fortress of the 13th century, heavily reworked in the 15th, in Saint-Front-sur-Lémance and listed as a historic monument.
Tours & activities near Gîte de Bellecombe, Puymirol
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe
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Dordogne Day Tour : Prehistory and The Art of the Caves from Sarlat
Follow a small group scheduled tour that will take you to the most significant sites that are linked with palaeolithic art of the Dordogne. The tour …
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Dordogne Villages Half Day Tour from Sarlat
Take part in a small group scheduled tour to discover some of the most beautiful villages that the Dordogne region has to offer. This tour will take …
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Sarlat Gourmet Tour and Market Visit
Discover the gorgeous city of Sarlat, one of the most fascinating small towns of France. This tour takes place on market days, so follow your guide …
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The greedy Rando quad of Nico
Between the castles, vineyards and forests of the Pays de Bergerac, come and live a unique quad adventure! Set off on an immersive hike to discover …
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Toulouse Electric Bike Tour: City Center & Garonne
Discover Toulouse differently on the handlebars of one of our top of the line electric bikes. A playful adventure dotted with little extras that only …
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Canoe Butterfly
Discover the valley of 5 castles in the heart of Black Périgord. By canoe or kayak, go down the Dordogne at your own pace and enjoy a unique moment …
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The Story of Lourdes Walking Tour IN ENGLISH
TOUR IN ENGLISH ONLY. Prepare to embark on a profoundly enlightening journey through the illustrious History of Lourdes and the extraordinary Life of …
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Who is the Gîte de Bellecombe for?
Families
A house with a pool, garden, table tennis and a full kitchen gives children space and parents flexibility.
Self-caterers
Dishwasher, oven and a complete set of cookware make it easy to cook with local produce from the markets of the Agenais.
Pet owners
Expedia states that dogs and cats are welcome, up to one animal in total.
Explorers of the south-west
Bastides, Santiago pilgrim routes, canals and Gascon hill towns can all be reached by car in half a day.
Good to know before booking the Gîte de Bellecombe
- This is a self-catering gîte run by a private host, not a staffed castle hotel; the building is described as a château only in the listing’s name and category.
- Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Dogs and cats are allowed, with a maximum of one animal in total.
- Parking is available on the property.
- Room cleaning is provided on request; smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
- The listing shows both a shared and a private pool in its amenity list; check the listing to see which one applies to your booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Gîte de Bellecombe?
Yes. It is a self-catering holiday cottage that can be booked through Expedia. Expedia describes it as a château for families in a rural setting.
Is there a pool at the Gîte de Bellecombe?
Yes, according to Expedia the property has an outdoor pool, in addition to a garden with sun loungers and a barbecue.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Expedia states that dogs and cats are allowed, up to a maximum of one animal in total.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on the property.
How far is the gîte from Agen?
About 17 km as the crow flies. Expedia gives about 30 minutes by car to Agen–La Garenne airport and about 16 minutes to Lamagistère station.
Photos, guest reviews and available dates for the gîte are in the Gîte de Bellecombe listing on Expedia.
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