Explore Bournel through its architecture, country lanes and agriculture. The Église Sainte Madeleine, two trails with different focuses, and La Ferme de Michaumaille offer several specific themes for a getaway. You can tailor your visit to whether you are most interested in church architecture, the history of mills and trails, rural landscapes or agricultural practices.

Église Sainte Madeleine: a landmark on the pilgrimage route

The Église Sainte Madeleine is listed as a historic monument and lies on a route used by pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. Its Romanesque bell tower features a square tower supported by a crossed timber framework. The Romanesque bell tower and its distinctive supporting structure offer two specific points of interest for anyone interested in church architecture. The pilgrimage route adds a religious travel connection to this architectural perspective. Together, the church’s historic listing, Romanesque architecture and pilgrimage route come into focus.

Two trails through rural heritage

The circular trail “Bournel, vers le moulin de Lagrosse, sur le Dropt” passes the Moulin de Lagrosse, one of 75 mills on the Dropt. The mill is therefore part of the river’s wider milling history. Municipal signs along the trail provide information about the paths’ names and lengths, as well as their history, legends and anecdotes. The route thus combines a specific point of interest with information about the paths and the stories associated with them. As the interpretive signs may change, check whether they are currently in place in advance if this information is important to your visit.

The “Balade du Colombier” begins at the Église Sainte Madeleine and climbs to the hamlet of Montaut-le-Jeune, set on a hilltop. Features of the trail include viewpoints and traditional rural heritage, such as farmhouses and dovecotes. The route therefore links the way to the hamlet with landscape views and examples of rural architecture.

The focus of each trail offers a practical way to choose between them: the circular trail by the Moulin leads to the history of mills and paths, as well as the information signs; the Balade du Colombier connects the church, hilltop, hamlet and rural heritage. You can decide based on whether you are more interested in historical stories or landscapes and agricultural buildings.

Agriculture at La Ferme de Michaumaille

La Ferme de Michaumaille raises geese and fattening ducks outdoors and processes them in an approved facility. The raising and processing offer two different insights into the farm’s agricultural practices. For travellers interested in production and processing, the farm adds an agricultural dimension to the trails’ cultural and historical themes. Farm practices and visitor arrangements may change; check current visiting options before you go.

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For the broader travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.