Discover Anglars-Juillac

Anglars-Juillac combines architectural history with a family-friendly circular cycling route through the Cahors wine-growing area. There is also a direct connection to wine: the Ferme Départementale d’Anglars-Juillac welcomes visitors for wine tastings and sales. This gives you a choice of distinct interests when planning your trip—historic architectural styles, a bike ride or wine. The Church of Saint-Michel, now Saint-Laurent, and Château d’Anglars represent two different architectural themes; the route and the Ferme appeal to other interests.

Church of Saint-Michel, now Saint-Laurent

The church site was already inhabited in antiquity. This settlement history should be distinguished from the dating of the church building: the apse and most of the nave may date from the late 12th or early 13th century. This wording leaves the period open and does not specify an exact year of construction. The apse and nave are separate parts of the building: the apse forms the end of the church interior, while the nave is its elongated main area.

The north portal belongs to a later period and dates from the second half of the 16th century. This allows the possible early dating of the apse and most of the nave to be contrasted with a later-dated part of the building. The dates refer to specific parts of the church, not to a single construction period for the entire building. If you are interested in architectural history, the church offers more than one date: the history of settlement on the site and the different construction phases are separate aspects.

Château d’Anglars and its architectural style

Château d’Anglars is almost entirely modelled on Château de Cousserans in the commune of Bélaye. Its main building is tall and elongated, with rounded corners made of regularly coursed rubble stone. A round stair tower stands to the northwest; to the southeast is a square tower with rounded corners. The shape of the main building, the masonry and the different designs of the towers give you several specific features to consider when identifying the architecture.

Unlike the church, where different construction periods are the focus, the château draws attention to its silhouette, materials and the arrangement of its towers. The comparison with Château de Cousserans is also part of the building’s architectural context. This offers a different focus when choosing what interests you: here, the emphasis is on the building’s design and its comparison with a named model.

Cycling and wine

Au Travers du Vignoble de Cahors is a 6.3-kilometre circular cycling route. It starts in Anglars-Juillac, passes through the wine-growing area and is family-friendly. Its circular route, distance and starting point provide practical details if you would like to include a bike ride in your travel plans.

The Ferme Départementale d’Anglars-Juillac welcomes the public for wine tastings and sales. Groups are welcomed by appointment; as arrangements may change, it is advisable to confirm before your visit. The Ferme is also a national conservatory for the Cot grape variety, also known as Malbec and locally called Auxerrois. It produces Le Château d’Anglars wine with the protected designation of origin AOP Cahors. The grape variety, wine production and visitor offer are three distinct aspects of Anglars-Juillac’s connection to wine.

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