The common Lauzun is located north of the department of Lot-et-Garonne in south-western France. Due to its geographical location, Lauzun is accessible by all modes of transport. Lauzun is the gateway to the Périgord on the circuit of country houses.
Originally, it was a hill cleared by the hatchet of the Gallo-Romans and the Gauls cultivated carefully. The crops wore it every autumn attracted quantities of larks, and the locals called it "the hill of larks." Indeed, "lark" in Latin is called "alauba" and local dialect "laouzu. These words were processed during the barbarian invasions in "Laus", "lausum" and finally "lauzun.
To protect the valley, the Romans settled on top of this hill a powerful oppidum. Ruined by the invasions of the 5th and 6th centuries, it served as a basis for the first castle, beneath which the serfs and villains saw seek protection.
From the 12th century, the lord of Caumont were Lauzun. The castle became a fortress with tower, walls and drawbridge. Then changes occurred in the 15th, and 16th when the castle was transformed into a stately home more comfortable.
In the late Middle Ages, Lauzun were some 18 churches and chapels as well as several religious communities including that of Recollects, founded around 1623 by Gabriel Nompar of Caumont. Unfortunately, these buildings were abandoned or destroyed during the religious wars and during the French Revolution. Today, it remains more than 4: Saint-Etienne, the church of St. Macarius, the Church of Saint-Nazaire and the chapel Queyssel.
In 1692, the County was erected in Lauzun Duchy towards Antonini Nompar Caumont Force (whose story was chronicled pay) and then again in 1766 for Armand-Louis de Gontaud Biron (Beau said Lauzun).
In 1793, Lauzun became one of the 9 towns of District Lot-et-Garonne and enjoyed as such a court and a post office.
Today Lauzun, capital of Canton, is a small village offering all shops and essential services. Lauzun invited to walk during which you will discover the vestiges of its medieval past and the charm of this former ducal town. The tranquility of its small lake shaded finally invite you to a moment of relaxation.
- Traditional Farmers Market: every Saturday morning.
- Market Theme: once a month.
- June: Tales Contest and News organized by the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Lauzun Days "Open" from the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Lauzun (exhibitions, performances ...).
- July: Lake Festival.
- August: gasconades (garage sale of meals Street) and Comice Agricole.
- Throughout the year: Bingo, tea dances, flea markets, garage sales, concerts, street food ...
Atelier Apprendre à Créer du Mandala art
- On 22 may 2024
- Salle Jules FERRY
- The association Lauzun : Ateliers, Création, Découverte offers you a workshop to learn how to create mandala art. Mandala means "circle" or "center" in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It's a drawing, a map, a geometric pattern created in a circle. It originated in Tibet, where Buddhist monks created mandalas with colored sand as a means of meditation. Places are limited. Reservations by e-mail. Classes in English.
Cinéma Lauzun
- On 22 may 2024
- Salle Jules FERRY
- The Lauzun Ateliers création et découverte association invites you to a screening of the 3rd film in Marcel Pagnol's "César" trilogy. The film will be shown in French with English subtitles. A moment to be shared without moderation !
Après-Midi Dégustations de Bières
- On 30 may 2024
- Salle Jules FERRY
- The association Lauzun : Ateliers, Création, Découverte invites you to an afternoon tasting of over 10 beers with Brasserie de la Sauvegarde. Places are limited. Reservations required by e-mail.
Trait d'Union - Concert à l'Église
- On 1 june 2024
- Rue Eugène Mazelié, Église Saint-Étienne
- The "Trait d'Union" association celebrates its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the choir invites you to a concert at the church. Festive atmosphere guaranteed !
Repas du Tennis Club
- On 2 june 2024
- Salle polyvalente
- The Tennis Club association invites you to the meal it is organizing. Don't forget to bring your cutlery.
Théâtre Lauzun "Steel Magnolias"
- From 6 to 8 june 2024
- Salle Apollo Royal Dancing
- Join us for the English-language performance of "Steel Magnolias", a comedy-drama by Robert Harling, directed by Martin Smith.
Concert à l'Église - Josem
- On 7 june 2024
- Rue Eugène Mazelié, Église Saint-Étienne
- The "Harmonie" association invites you to the concert it is organizing at the church with the group "Josem". Festive atmosphere guaranteed !
Loto du Club Les Hirondelles
- On 15 june 2024
- Salle polyvalente
- Come one, come all to the bingo organized by the "Les Hirondelles" seniors' club ! Lots of prizes to be won.
Audition de l'École d’Initiation de Musique Harmonie
- On 15 june 2024
- Rue Taillefer, Sous la halle
- Students from Lauzun's music initiation school invite you to attend their end-of-year audition.
Micro-Folies - Diffusion du Ballet "Songe d'une Nuit d'été"
- On 21 june 2024
- Devant la salle des Aînés
- Come one, come all to the screening of the ballet "A Midsummer Night's Dream" organized by the association Harmonie. This event is made possible thanks to the Micro-Folie. In case of bad weather, we'll have to fall back.
