The Moulin de Loubens, the Notre-Dame church and a stage of the Chemin d’Amadour offer three different ways to discover Landerrouet-sur-Ségur: mill history, religious architecture and hiking. When choosing accommodation for your stay here, you can use these interests as a guide—historic buildings, views over the Ségur Valley or a waymarked hiking route.
Moulin de Loubens: History and Protection
The Moulin de Loubens is a grain mill that lies partly within the territory of Landerrouet-sur-Ségur. Its main construction phases date from the 14th, 15th and 19th centuries. These three dates make clear that it was not built in a single phase. On 16 March 2000, the mill was partially classified as a Monument historique.
The protected features include the stone access bridge, the remains of the adjoining old paved road, the masonry riverbanks and the sluice with its mooring bollards. The former boat transporter’s house is also included, as are the façades and roofs of the miller’s house. The protected features therefore extend beyond the miller’s house to include access and water-management structures as well.
Notre-Dame: Architecture and Views over the Valley
Notre-Dame de Landerrouet-sur-Ségur stands on the edge of the plateau above the Ségur Valley. The church probably dates from the 14th century. The single-nave building has a polygonal apse: “single-nave” describes a main interior space, while “polygonal” refers to the apse’s multi-sided shape. Together, the two terms describe both the layout of the interior and the shape of its end.
The restored wood panelling revealed a stencil painting from the 18th century. The church therefore brings together a probably medieval building history and a specific decorative feature from the 18th century. Its setting is also part of the visit: an opening in the porch offers panoramic views over the Ségur Valley.
Between the Ségur and the Drot
The commune of Landerrouet-sur-Ségur extends into the Drot Valley. To the west, the Ségur stream forms its boundary before flowing into the Drot. The Ségur thus links two geographical features: it shapes the valley below the plateau and also marks the commune’s western boundary. Landerrouet-sur-Ségur is also part of the “Réseau hydrographique du Dropt” Natura 2000 site. These are distinct landscape features to consider when planning a trip: the valley view from Notre-Dame, the Ségur along the western edge and the Drot Valley, into which the commune extends.
Hiking the Chemin d’Amadour
The tenth stage of the Chemin d’Amadour runs from Sauveterre-de-Guyenne to Monségur, passing through Landerrouet-sur-Ségur. From there, the route continues along waymarked paths between vineyards and forests to Couthures-sur-Drot. This makes it possible to combine the mill and the church as cultural points of interest with a specific hiking stage, without reducing the route to a walk around the village.
For the section through Landerrouet-sur-Ségur, the route description gives a precise sequence of directions: At the town hall, the route turns right onto the D21. After 70 metres, turn left onto Route de Château Madame, then left again onto Chemin Le Portail. After 850 metres, it continues to the right along a waymarked path between vineyards and forests. If you are planning this stage, check the route conditions and waymarks before setting out.
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