Lauzerte

Tarn-et-Garonne
Art & crafts
"City of Arts and Crafts" label
Bastides
Fortified planned town
Way of St James
Via Podiensis
Unusual attractions
Trompe-l’œil at Place des Cornières

Lauzerte, a medieval fortified town in the Quercy Blanc region on the Way of St James

Perched on a rocky outcrop, Lauzerte overlooks the rolling countryside of Tarn-et-Garonne. A 12th-century bastide, founded by the Count of Toulouse, it is a legendary stop on the Way of St James. Here, you can stroll amongst stone and half-timbered houses, discovering the famous Place des Cornières, the Pilgrim’s Garden or the artisan galleries.

Fancy getting a bird's-eye view?

A pilgrims’ stop in Quercy

On the legendary Way of St James via Moissac, the footsteps of pilgrims still echo beneath the arcades. A church, panoramic views and hidden treasures await you on a journey through time.

Place des Cornières J. Fissore

Place des Cornières

This large rectangular square, surrounded by medieval limestone and half-timbered houses, is typical of the bastides of south-western France. Designed by Jacques Bucholtz, its famous 'raised corner' makes it a bustling hub for markets and festivals.

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Jardin du pèlerin et son jeu de l'oie

Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims on the Way of St James through this unique garden, which features a life-size game of snakes and ladders.

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Galerie Art Points de Vue les Plus Beaux Villages de France

Galerie Art Points de Vue

This community-run art gallery is housed in a historic building with stunning views and hosts a new exhibition every month from May to November. It is a vibrant space where artists and visitors come together to share the emotions evoked by art.

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A Lauzertine legend

During the Hundred Years’ War, Gandillone kept count of the English soldiers by picking up a pebble for every soldier leaving the town. Until the day when there were almost none left, she alerted the town’s leaders, enabling Lauzerte to repel them.


Your experiences to live in Lauzerte

Step back in time in the heart of the medieval town ©Céline Curiositum – Tourist Office for the Pays de Serres en Quercy region

Step back in time in the heart of the medieval town

Follow in the footsteps of 14th-century merchants as you stroll through the cobbled alleyways to the Place des Cornières. Discover Lauzerte at your own pace, whether on your own or on a guided tour, for a vivid immersion in the village’s history.

Take in the spectacular views from the Barbican

Take in the spectacular views from the Barbican

Fancy a breather and a treat for the eyes? Head up to the Barbacane for a panoramic view of the valleys of the Quercy Blanc. And just next door, pop into the Jardin du Pèlerin for a peaceful break… or a bit of fun!

Open your eyes – art is everywhere! ©Bernard Tauran – Pays de Serre en Quercy Tourist Office

Open your eyes – art is everywhere!

With its art galleries, craft workshops and contemporary artworks lining the narrow streets, Lauzerte is a veritable open-air museum. In summer, why not visit the Métallik’Arts festival or the Potters’ Market, where the creators’ passion is on full display.

Indulge in the local specialities ©Jérémy Fissore – Tourist Office, Pays de Serre en Quercy

Indulge in the local specialities

From Quercy melons to Moissac AOP Chasselas wine, not to mention duck specialities, the Quercy region is brimming with flavour! Discover these delicious produce at the Wednesday and Saturday morning markets, and at the ‘Jeudis Gourmands’ events in summer for a festive, gourmet evening!

Ideas for everyone, all the time

Marché de plein vent de Lauzerte

From Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026 from 8:30 a.m.

Marché de plein vent de Lauzerte

A true local tradition, the markets in the villages of the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Serres en Quercy resonate with a mix of Occitan, French and English all year round.

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  • From 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026
    Open every day
Exposition à l'Echoppe

From April 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2026

Exposition à l'Echoppe

New exhibitions at l'Echoppe for the 2026 season!

Next dates:

  • From 04/01/2026 to 09/30/2026
Expo photo à ciel ouvert

From June 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2026

Expo photo à ciel ouvert

An open-air photo exhibition by Nicolas Henry

Next dates:

  • From 06/01/2026 to 09/30/2026
Les passeurs de mémoire du Quercy : Expo photos, portraits

From June 1, 2026 to Sept. 20, 2026

Les passeurs de mémoire du Quercy : Expo photos, portraits

Photo exhibition of Quercy faces of yesteryear

Next dates:

  • From 06/01/2026 to 09/20/2026
Le cinéma des cabanes

From June 1, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2026 from 10:30 a.m.

Le cinéma des cabanes

Screening of an excerpt from the documentary film about Nicolas Henry's outdoor photo exhibition, %E0 Lauzerte.

Next dates:

  • From 06/01/2026 to 09/30/2026
    Open every day
Exposition "Lauzerte Autrefois" au musée du patrimoine

From July 1, 2026 to Nov. 1, 2026

Exposition "Lauzerte Autrefois" au musée du patrimoine

Welcome to the Lauzerte Heritage Museum, a showcase for life in Lauzerte in bygone days.

Next dates:

  • From 07/01/2026 to 09/30/2026
  • From 10/17/2026 to 11/01/2026
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Exposition à la  Galerie 34

From Sept. 1, 2026 to Sept. 22, 2026

Exposition à la Galerie 34

Exhibition by Martine Prouha-Mauget and Françoise Lasvenes

Next dates:

  • From 09/01/2026 to 09/22/2026
Exposition à la galerie Art Points de Vue

From Sept. 5, 2026 to Oct. 21, 2026

Exposition à la galerie Art Points de Vue

The last exhibition of the season at Art Points de Vue!

Next dates:

  • From 09/05/2026 to 10/21/2026
Bébés lecteurs

The Sept. 10, 2026 from 10 a.m.

Bébés lecteurs

"Baby readers" at the Pierre Sourbié multimedia library.

Next dates:

  • 09/10/2026
    Open every day
Cinéma à Lauzerte : "La Vénus Electrique"

The Sept. 10, 2026

Cinéma à Lauzerte : "La Vénus Electrique"

The Quercimages association invites you to its movie screenings at the Lauzerte community hall on Thursday evenings.

Next dates:

  • 09/10/2026
Scène ouverte au Puits de Jour

From Sept. 11, 2026 to Dec. 18, 2026

Scène ouverte au Puits de Jour

Open stage every Friday at Le Puits de Jour.

Next dates:

  • 09/11/2026
  • 09/18/2026
  • 09/25/2026
Atelier danses et percussions africaines à Lauzerte

The Sept. 12, 2026

Atelier danses et percussions africaines à Lauzerte

Come join us for %E0 a workshop on African dance and African percussion %E0 at the Esplanade de la Barbacane in Lauzerte

Next dates:

  • 09/12/2026
Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

The Sept. 13, 2026

Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

Apéro-Concert with "Julianne Joe" at Le Puits de Jour

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  • 09/13/2026
Cinéma à Lauzerte : "Disclosure Day"

The Sept. 17, 2026

Cinéma à Lauzerte : "Disclosure Day"

The Quercimages association invites you to its movie screenings at the Lauzerte community hall on Thursday evenings.

Next dates:

  • 09/17/2026
20 ème édition du Festival littéraire Place Aux Nouvelles 2026

From Sept. 19, 2026 to Sept. 20, 2026 from 1:30 p.m.

20 ème édition du Festival littéraire Place Aux Nouvelles 2026

20th Place Aux Nouvelles Literary Festival 2026

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  • From 09/19/2026 to 09/20/2026
    Open every day
Visite guidée de la cité médiévale de Lauzerte

The Sept. 19, 2026 from 3 p.m.

Visite guidée de la cité médiévale de Lauzerte

Discover or rediscover the medieval town of Lauzerte during Heritage Days

Next dates:

  • 09/19/2026
    Open every day
Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

The Sept. 20, 2026

Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

Aperitif Concert with "R2Swing" at Le Puits de Jour

Next dates:

  • 09/20/2026
Journées européennes du patrimoine à Lauzerte : visite de la chapelle de Carcès

The Sept. 20, 2026 from 10 a.m.

Journées européennes du patrimoine à Lauzerte : visite de la chapelle de Carcès

Self-guided tour of the Carces Chapel as part of European Heritage Days.

Next dates:

  • 09/20/2026
    Open every day
Cinéma à Lauzerte : "Sorda"

The Sept. 24, 2026

Cinéma à Lauzerte : "Sorda"

The Quercimages association invites you to its movie screenings at the Lauzerte community hall on Thursday evenings.

Next dates:

  • 09/24/2026
Ça pffft !

The Sept. 26, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.

Ça pffft !

As part of the departmental festival "Les Résonances," organized by Tarn-et-Garonne Arts & Culture

Next dates:

  • 09/26/2026
    Open every day
Spectacle « Ça Pffft ! » – Les Résonances de Septembre à Lauzerte

The Sept. 26, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.

Spectacle « Ça Pffft ! » – Les Résonances de Septembre à Lauzerte

As part of the Les R%E9sonances de Septembre festival, discover %AB %C7a Pffft ! %BB, a free show for all ages that blends circus arts, music, and comedy. Featuring balancing acts, diabolos, accordion music, and burlesque poetry, two artists invite you to

Next dates:

  • 09/26/2026
    Open every day
Jeu de piste à Lauzerte : les jeux du Moyen Age

The Sept. 26, 2026

Jeu de piste à Lauzerte : les jeux du Moyen Age

Take a trip back in time with family or friends and set out to discover medieval games! Explore the medieval town of Lauzerte in search of hidden clues and discover how people of all ages used to have fun back in the day. A free game for everyone.

Next dates:

  • 09/26/2026
Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

The Sept. 27, 2026

Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

Apéro-Concert with "Central Hashish Store" at Le Puits de Jour

Next dates:

  • 09/27/2026
Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

The Oct. 11, 2026

Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

Apéro-Concert with "Irish Rollers" at Le Puits de Jour

Next dates:

  • 10/11/2026
Jeu de piste spécial Halloween : le chaudron de la sorcière

The Oct. 22, 2026

Jeu de piste spécial Halloween : le chaudron de la sorcière

Help the witch turn chestnuts into candy! Find the clues, the magic formula and the fantastic ingredients. Formula for young and old.

Next dates:

  • 10/22/2026
Jeu de piste spécial Halloween : le chaudron de la sorcière

The Oct. 29, 2026

Jeu de piste spécial Halloween : le chaudron de la sorcière

Help the witch turn chestnuts into candy! Find the clues, the magic formula and the fantastic ingredients. Formula for young and old.

Next dates:

  • 10/29/2026
Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

The Nov. 8, 2026

Apéro concert au Puits de Jour

Apéro-Concert with "Howling Kloud" at Le Puits de Jour

Next dates:

  • 11/08/2026
31e Journée de l'Arbre et du Bois – Lauzerte

The Nov. 15, 2026 from 9 a.m.

31e Journée de l'Arbre et du Bois – Lauzerte

Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 9am to 6pm, at the Salle des Fêtes. Take part in an event celebrating nature, crafts and conviviality, from 9am to 6pm, at the Salle des Fêtes.

Next dates:

  • 11/15/2026
    Open every day

Treasure hunts and scavenger hunts

Why not turn your visit into an adventure? Young detectives and curious visitors of all ages can solve puzzles with the ‘Find the Culprit’ investigation, take part in treasure hunts (either on paper or via the app), and set off in search of clues through the narrow streets of the bastide!

©Lauzerte Town Hall
©Sandra Clerbois

Escape game

For a challenge with friends, why not give an escape game a go? Whether indoors, trying to capture the ghost of Father Calixte, or outdoors, searching for the seven keys of Lauzerte, explore Lauzerte from a different angle. Immerse yourself in scenarios based on its history and heritage, and spot details you might otherwise have missed.

Night-time torchlight tour

In summer, let yourself be enchanted by a night-time tour by torchlight. By the flickering light, admire the limestone façades, soak up the tales of treasures and miracles, and share a special moment in the heart of the medieval town.

©Through Olivier’s Eyes – Pays de Serres en Quercy Tourist Office

Map of Lauzerte

Extend the visit to near Lauzerte

Tournon-d'Agenais

(20 km)

Auvillar

(28 km)

Penne-d'Agenais

(29 km)

Prepare your stay at Lauzerte

Office de Tourisme du Pays de Serres en Quercy

Office de Tourisme du Pays de Serres en Quercy

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Accessibility
Lauzerte

# Accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite : Accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite et aux poussettes

# Parking : Stationnement gratuit toute l'année

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