Lectoure
This small town in the Gers department of southwestern France, Lectoure sits above the River Gers in a region historically nicknamed the "French Tuscany," with vineyards in the surrounding countryside and scenic views across the Lomagne. The town holds a concentration of listed historic buildings, including the cathedral of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, the royal tannery, and the medieval Tour du Bourreau, alongside a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size.
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- Population4,544
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Lectoure: quick answers
Where is Lectoure?
Lectoure is in Gers, France, about 30 km18 miles in a straight line from Agen.
How do you get to Lectoure?
The nearest airport is Agen (AGF), about 43 min away by road. The nearest train station is Valence d'Agen, about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Lectoure?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is May, with about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Lectoure?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 16 restaurants, 2 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Lectoure?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Auvillar, Auch and Larressingle.