Local village
Auvillar, a medieval bastide village with its unusual circular corn exchange and impressive views over the Garonne valley, is listed as one of the prettiest villages in France (Un des plus beaux villages de France). It is also an important stop on the famous pilgrims walking route through France "Le Chemin de Saint Jacques-de-Compostelle" or "Way of Saint James".
Historically Auvillar was an important stronghold in the Gallo-Roman period and housed an affluent community. Evidence has been found to suggest that it was possibly rebuilt in the Middle Ages and its social and economic existence is clearly linked to the river Garonne.
Today the beautiful village of about 1,000 residents has many charming attractions with a weekly farmers market, local restaurants, and a variety of shops including a bakery, grocer, newsagent, post office, a chemist, tea room and Soap shop, there is even a hairdresser if the need takes you!
Within a few minutes walk from Le Farat, perched on a hill, is the pretty hamlet of Bardigues, with a charming little church and Auberge de Bardiguesrestaurant renowned for good dining by the locals and tourists alike.
