Explore Caubon-Saint-Sauveur through a range of themes: working hills and valleys, Parc du Griffon, and two churches with distinct building histories. Animal husbandry and craft production are also defining features of the area. When planning your stay, you can decide whether landscapes and waterways, animal experiences, or architectural and art history should be your focus.
Hills, Valleys and a Stream
The landscape around Caubon-Saint-Sauveur includes working hills and valleys, as well as meadows and forests. The Ruisseau de Caubon winds through a distinctive valley before flowing into the Gupie. This gives you both the landscape as a whole and a specific watercourse where the valley and the confluence can be distinguished. The hills, valleys, meadows and forests describe the character of the landscape across the area; the Ruisseau provides a specific point of reference, with its own course.
Animal Experiences at Parc du Griffon
Parc du Griffon is an animal and leisure park covering more than four hectares. It combines the chance to discover the world of domestic animals with leisure activities for teenagers and young children. The enclosures are home to animals from different backgrounds, which visitors can discover in a fun and educational way. The park therefore offers both encounters with animals and leisure activities for the age groups mentioned.
There is an additional seasonal highlight during the high season, from June to August: Parc du Griffon offers a water play area and water slides. These water activities are specifically seasonal. If you would like to plan your visit around them, check the opening days before you travel. This lets you consider the park’s general focus separately from its summer water attractions.
Two Churches, Different Building Histories
The Church of Saint-Sauveur was built in the 14th century and is often referred to as a chapel. Its furnishings include an 18th-century wooden altarpiece. It was listed for protection on 7 May 1968. The building and its furnishings therefore date from different centuries: the church dates from the 14th century, while the altarpiece is later.
The Eglise Sainte Catherine de Caubon Saint Sauveur is a 12th-century church that was remodelled in the Late Gothic period. It can be visited free of charge and without a guide by appointment; admission is free. Arrange your visit in advance if you plan to go. Inside, you can see a depiction of the Virgin Mary appearing to Bernadette in the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes. The church thus brings together a long building history and a specific religious image.
Animal Husbandry and Craft Production
La Grange de Caubon – Des Vignes et des ânes keeps a herd of Pyrenean donkeys. These donkeys are considered a preserved regional breed. Donkey milk produced on the farm is used to make soap by hand. Together, these details show the connection between animal husbandry and processing: it is not just about the animals, but also about a craft product made from them.
These themes offer different ways to shape your stay: the landscape comes to life through the hills, valleys and Ruisseau de Caubon; Parc du Griffon combines animal encounters and leisure, with an additional water attraction in summer. At the churches, you can explore building history and furnishings; visits to the Eglise Sainte Catherine require an appointment. This allows you to prioritise your interests while keeping seasonal and practical arrangements in mind.
Discover more destinations: Lagarrigue, Beauville, Allemans-du-Dropt, Tombeboeuf, Saint-Martin-Curton, Villeneuve-De-Duras, Tourliac, Saint-Colomb-De-Lauzun.
For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.
