The best traffic-free bike rides around Ligardes

🎭 The Le circuit des Menteurs de Moncrabeau invites you to discover an original and humorous route in the heart of the village. Through alleys and squares, this circuit showcases the Gascon spirit and the famous tradition of "liars". A fun and surprising walk, where history and derision mix to offer a moment that is as cultural as it is unusual.

🚦 On the Voie Verte, this former level crossing recalls the time when trains set the rhythm of life in the valley. Today, bikes have replaced the rails, but the story continues to be read in the landscape. 🚲🌿

In Nérac, the Château Henri IV peacefully overlooks the Baïse and tells the story of a king who became a legend. Former residence of the lords of Albret, it was the beating heart of the court of Navarre during the Renaissance. It was here that Henri de Navarre, the future Henri IV, grew up and affirmed his destiny. Today, the château-museum invites you on a journey between great History and the Gascon art of living. A stroll along the river, elegant galleries, and royal memories echo each other. A must-see to understand the soul of Nérac and Albret.

Since the time of Henri IV and the court of Nérac, Moncrabeau has been located at the heart of the main routes connecting Nérac, Condom, Mézin, La Romieu, and Larressingle. The old merchant and agricultural paths, structured by the Baïse valley and the Gascon hillsides, today form an ideal network for touring cycling. Here, every pedal stroke extends the history of the old paths, at the gentle pace of Albret.

Once the arrival and departure point for the train, Nérac station is now a prime passage point on the Voie Verte de l’Albret, developed on the former railway line. Where wagons once ran, pedestrians and cyclists now advance in complete serenity, along a gentle route connecting the villages of Albret. A testament to the valley's industrial and railway past, the station marks a successful transition between the memory of the rail and today's soft mobility, in the heart of the Baïse landscapes.

Thanks to a know-how passed down and enriched over generations, the territory has established itself as a reliable and demanding player in the multiplication of beets, sunflowers, onions, and carrots, crops intended to meet the needs of agricultural sectors in France and internationally. This specialization relies on the quality of the soils, favorable climatic conditions, but above all on the commitment of farmers, who master rigorous technical approaches . From selection to harvest, each stage is carried out with precision, guaranteeing high-performing, consistent, and adapted seeds for current agronomic challenges.

Nestled on the banks of the Baïse River, Nérac offers a peaceful atmosphere. Formerly the residence of Henry of Navarre, the future Henry IV, the town preserves a rich heritage with its castle, cobbled streets, and half-timbered houses.

Perched high in the Lot-et-Garonne region, Moncrabeau offers a superb panoramic view of the Baïse Valley. Known as the "world capital of liars," the village holds a lying competition every summer, organized by the Académie des Menteurs (Liars' Academy), a good-natured tradition that has made its reputation far beyond the region.