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 ...
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 Symphonique à l'Église du Josem
- On 7 june 2024
- Rue Eugène Mazelié, Église Saint-Étienne
- The "Harmonie" association invites you to the symphony concert it is organizing at the church with the "Josem" group, made up of 55 young musicians from the Entre-Deux-Mers symphony orchestra. Musical ambience guaranteed !
Promenade à la Campagne
- On 7 june 2024
- Café des sports, Rue Eugène Mazelié
- Join Keith Brown for a walk around Lauzun and the surrounding area, organized by the association Lauzun : Ateliers, Création et Découverte. Good company and good conversation granties !
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.
Promenade à la Campagne
- On 5 july 2024
- Café des sports, Rue Eugène Mazelié
- Join Keith Brown for a walk around Lauzun and the surrounding area, organized by the association Lauzun : Ateliers, Création et Découverte. Good company and good conversation granties !
Yoga au lac - en Anglais
- From 11 july to 22 august 2024
- Au lac
- The Bluemoon association offers you an English-language yoga session by the lake. All levels welcome, just bring your mat. The session is by registration only. This workshop is also available in French on the same day and at the same location.
Yoga au lac - en Français
- From 11 july to 22 august 2024
- Au lac
- The Bluemoon association offers a yoga session in French by the lake. All levels welcome, just bring your mat. The session is by registration only. This workshop is also available in English on the same day and at the same location.
Vide-Greniers de la Fête au lac
- On 13 july 2024
- Au lac
- On the occasion of the lake festival, come to the garage sale organized by the Comice Agricole in order to find your happiness and give a second life to many items ! Catering and restaurant on the spot.