Explore Bazens through three distinct themes: historic architecture, routes connected to the village and its landscape, and products made from red Williams pears. When planning your trip, you can decide whether you’re most interested in the château and church, a walking tour, or local processing and direct sales.

Château de Bazens and Église Saint-Martial

The surviving north wing of Château de Bazens is attached to Église Saint-Martial. The château’s stair tower was built in 1494; the church’s stone altar dates from its original construction phase in the 11th or 12th century. The complex therefore brings together several distinct historical features: the architectural link between the château and church, a tower with a precise construction date, and an altar from an early building phase.

Matteo Bandello adds another historical dimension. The château was the preferred residence of the Italian-born bishop of Agen and writer. He established a small episcopal court there, which he maintained until his death in 1561. The building’s history can thus be explored both through its architectural features and through its use as a residence and the site of an episcopal court.

The Château de Bazens and Église Saint-Martial de Bazens complex is open only during Heritage Days. If you would like to visit, plan around these days and check the dates before travelling.

Routes through Bazens and the surrounding countryside

Circuit No. 436 starts at Place du Château, is 3.2 kilometres long and takes approximately one hour on foot. It first descends into the valley of the Le Courant stream, then climbs onto a plateau offering numerous views of the Garonne Valley. The valley, climb and views give this route its distinctive landscape. Some sections cross private property, so check local trail conditions and starting arrangements before setting out.

Circuit No. 151 passes through Place du Château, Place des Abeaux and Place de l'Église. These three named squares define the route through the village. The two routes offer different planning details: No. 436 is notable for its approximate walking time and landscape, while No. 151 follows Bazens’ squares.

Red Williams pears and farm products

Les Vergers de Titoy welcomes visitors to its farm in Bazens and grows red Williams pears. The pears are processed and distilled to make pear brandy, blossom water and aperitifs. The products are sold directly from the farm. A visit therefore connects a specifically named pear variety with several ways of processing it and selling the resulting products at the farm.

Those interested in regional production will find a distinct focus here alongside architecture and walking routes. The range of products brings the connection between fruit, processing and sales to life: instead of focusing only on the pear itself, you can also explore the products made from it.

Discover more destinations: Moncaut, Dévillac, Peyrière, Astaffort, Tournon-D'agenais, Parranquet, Sérignac-Sur-Garonne, Boé.

For the wider travel guide: Lot Et Garonne.