Castelnau-sur-Gupie can be explored through several clearly distinct interests: the circular trail “Castelnau-sur-Gupie, dans les coteaux de Garonne” leads through vineyards and forests. There is also a family winery, the village church, a collection of carnivorous plants and a mini-golf course. The options therefore range from outdoor activities in the countryside and regional produce to culture and leisure.
On foot through vineyards and forests
If you want to spend time outdoors, the circular trail offers a specific hiking option. Vineyards and forests together form the route’s main landscape feature. Unlike a dedicated visit to a building or business, the route itself is the focus here. It is a distinct way to discover Castelnau-sur-Gupie if you would rather devote your time to a hike than to individual sightseeing stops.
Wine and regional produce
Clos Cavenac is a 10-hectare family winery in the communes of Lagupie and Castelnau-sur-Gupie. Its terroir is planted with six grape varieties from the AOC CĂ´tes du Marmandais. Its size, family-run status and grape varieties give wine enthusiasts specific points of reference for getting to know the winery. Visits are free and available daily by appointment. Arrange your visit in advance.
La Chèvrerie des Sources 47 offers a different culinary highlight: the business sells goat’s cheese and dairy products made from raw goat’s milk in Castelnau-sur-Gupie. This puts wine-growing and goat’s milk products side by side as distinct local products. If you would like to include regional produce in your travel plans, this offers another point of interest.
Church and plants
The Eglise de Castelnau-sur-Gupie dates from the 11th century and houses paintings by the artist Giovanni Masutti. Visitors interested in churches and painting can explore both subjects in one place: the history of the building and the artist’s works. Admission is free, but visits are by appointment only. Arrange your visit before you arrive.
SCEA CĂ©dric Carnivores is a plant nursery with collections of carnivorous plants. Sarracenia account for 60 percent of the collection; this composition may change. The nursery welcomes visitors from March to October by appointment. Planning a visit therefore requires taking both the seasonal opening period and an arranged appointment into account. Confirm your visit in advance. By comparison, visits to Clos Cavenac are available daily by appointment.
Mini-golf and lunch
Melly Golf offers mini-golf in Castelnau-sur-Gupie. Visitors can spot farm animals along the course, combining a game with animal watching on the same route. A snack bar serves a daily set menu at lunchtime. Check the mini-golf opening details and the snack bar’s current offering before you arrive.
Discover more destinations: Mézin, Foulayronnes, Pardaillan, Saint-Aubin, Monségur, Vianne, Lusignan-Petit, Barbaste.
See the regional travel overview: Lot Et Garonne.
