East of Agen and north-west of Montauban, Puymirol is one of France’s oldest fortified bastide towns. With a fascinating history, this charming destination has long been a Lot-et-Garonne favourite, well-placed for discovering the region’s many marvels. Our Gurus have scoured the area’s accommodation options to select the very best places to stay in Puymirol — our top choice was once home to the Count of Toulouse himself.

Enter Puymirol’s walled old village through the Porte de la Citadelle, which dates back to the medieval era when the community was heavily fortified against attack. Guided tours offer an insight into this rich heritage, whilst the old lookout towers promise stunning panoramic views from Puymirol’s setting atop a rocky outcrop, 150 metres above the Séoune River. Amble along the Rue Royale, admire the ornate carved arches of the Church of Notre-Dame du Grand-Castel, and pause in the shade of the flower-bedecked town hall.

Day trips to nearby villages are lovely, as are excursions along the hiking, horse riding and cycling trails of the surrounding Lot-et-Garonne region. This part of south-west France is hugely popular during the summer months, so book your room at the best places to stay in Puymirol well in advance to avoid disappointment.