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The Buzet-sur-Baïse river stop is ideal for taking a break along the Canal Lateral à la Garonne. Perfect for cyclists, with plenty of supplies to stock up on!

celebrated in 2024

Peaceful bench for a well-deserved break

The monastery of Mezin was founded by Cluny. The monastery was destroyed by revolution and religious wars and the monastery church now serves only as a parish church. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and is well worth seeing.

Founded in 1284, Vianne is one of the rare bastides in the southwest that has retained its fortification system: its city walls, four gates and towers, which are now practically intact, have withstood the onslaught of time and man and are one of the most authentic bastides testifying to Albret's medieval past. With the road crossing and the four gates, this design is reminiscent of Roman urban architecture with cardo and decumanus. The Romanesque church is atypically located on the edge of the town.

The church of Vianne is not in the center but on the edge of the village near the east gate. It is dedicated to both Notre Dame and St. Christopher. There are some very special capitals. It is reasonable to assume that there was also a priory and hospital or pilgrims' hostel here. Perhaps this was intended to keep the sick closer to the edge of the town?

The castle was closed on 20.9.24. Visits only possible by telephone request.

Mézin is a municipality of 1,549 inhabitants located in the Lot-et-Garonne department in the New-Aquitaine region. The beautiful parish church is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.