Bordeaux to Saint-Beauzeil: a Quercy Blanc village and its spring
A village of 117 residents on the edge of Tarn-et-Garonne, in the limestone hills of Quercy Blanc. The Tancanne River has its source here; the village is named after Saint Baudile, but its church honors two other saints. A rare population surge (+19% since 2017). About 2 hours from Bordeaux.
Saint-Beauzeil at a Glance
- Saint-Beauzeil (the Saint-Beauzeillois) is a small village with 117 residents, located in the far northwest of Tarn-et-Garonne (82150), in Quercy Blanc, on the border with Lot-et-Garonne.
- Its demographic uniqueness: bucking the trend of rural decline, the population surged by 19.39% between 2017 and 2023—nearly seven times the national rate—after reaching a historic peak of 532 residents in 1836.
- A name that hides a saint: “Beauzeil” is derived from Saint Baudile (a 3rd-century martyr)—but the village church is dedicated to two other saints, Fabian and Sebastian.
- Covering less than 10 km², the area is home to two churches: Saint-Fabien-et-Saint-Sébastien, in the locality of Marcounat, and Saint-Sulpice-et-Saint-Simplice, in the hamlet of Souillas.
- Notable geographical feature: The Tancanne River (19 km) originates in the town before joining the Boudouyssou River in Lot-et-Garonne.
- The landscape is typical of the Quercy Blanc region: “serres” (long ridges of light-colored limestone) and valleys, shaped by Tertiary lacustrine limestone.
- From Bordeaux: ~176 km, about 2 hours by car — starting at €297 with a private driver. No train station (Agen is ~31 km away).
Before You Go: What Saint-Beauzeil Really Is
One June morning in the Quercy Blanc hills. Nothing here demands attention: no castle, no bastide, no historic landmark. Just long hills of light-colored limestone, fields of sunflowers and wheat, a few scattered farms, and a small church standing alone in the middle of the countryside. And yet, this village of 117 souls hides two curiosities: a river that springs from its very soil, and a name that isn’t that of its church. Welcome to Saint-Beauzeil, a quiet and authentic corner of Quercy, on the border of Tarn-et-Garonne and Lot-et-Garonne—a village you have to know how to read to appreciate.
Saint-Beauzeil is part of Quercy Blanc, a region of light-colored limestone that extends the historic Quercy region southward. It is a rural, agricultural area, off the beaten path—people don’t come here for tourist attractions, but for the landscape and atmosphere: that of the still-vibrant Occitan countryside, between Agen and Montauban.
This guide distinguishes between verified facts and approximations—but, for once, this is primarily to enrich what we usually read. The village’s name, often described as “poorly documented,” actually refers to a clearly identified saint, Saint Baudile. However, a few statements need to be corrected: the church is not designated a historic monument, and the works of art sometimes attributed to Saint-Beauzeil actually pertain to a place with the same name in another department. We state this clearly, with supporting sources.
In terms of access, Saint-Beauzeil is landlocked and has no train station—expect a trip of about 2 hours from Bordeaux. To explore this part of Quercy Blanc and its neighboring towns (Lauzerte, Montaigu-de-Quercy) without worrying about the route, a chauffeur service from Bordeaux remains the simplest door-to-door option.
A village of limestone ridges, in the heart of Quercy Blanc
Saint-Beauzeil is located in the far northwest of Tarn-et-Garonne, in the Occitanie region, in the Castelsarrasin district. The town, covering just 9.84 km², is characterized by a landscape of “serres”—long, elongated limestone hills separated by valleys, typical of the Quercy Blanc region. The elevation ranges from 127 to 240 meters—a sufficient elevation difference, as we shall see, for a river to form. The population density, at about 12 inhabitants per km², is among the lowest in the Southwest: here, people live scattered across the landscape, in hamlets and isolated farms.
Four neighboring municipalities, two departments
The town borders four neighboring municipalities: Valeilles to the north, Roquecor to the east, Saint-Amans-du-Pech to the south, and Massoulès to the west—the latter already in Lot-et-Garonne. This immediate proximity to the neighboring department is significant: it explains why Saint-Beauzeil looks just as much toward Agen as toward Montauban, its own prefecture. The village is part of the canton of Pays de Serres Sud-Quercy and the Pays de Serres en Quercy Community of Communes.
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP Code / INSEE | 82150 / 82157 |
| Department / Region | Tarn-et-Garonne / Occitanie |
| Natural Region | Quercy Blanc |
| Borough | Castelsarrasin |
| Area | 9.84 km² |
| Elevation | 127 m to 240 m |
| Population | 117 residents (2023) — the residents of Saint-Beauzeil |
| Density | ~12 people/km² |
Here are a few key figures to pinpoint the village’s exact location: Saint-Beauzeil is located at approximately 44.33° north latitude and 0.90° east longitude, with an average elevation of about 207 meters—meaning the built-up area is situated primarily on the upper slopes of the hills rather than at the bottom of the valleys. As for population density, a note of statistical accuracy is warranted: it stands at 11.5 inhabitants per km² based on the official 2022 population (113 inhabitants), and approaches 12 based on the 2023 figure (117 residents). Depending on the reference year, the figure will therefore be “11.5” or “12”—both are accurate, provided the specific year is specified.
One administrative pitfall worth mentioning in passing is that certain databases, including Wikidata, still link Saint-Beauzeil to the Caylus Canton — a piece of information expired since 2015, the date of the cantonal redistricting that created the current canton of Pays de Serres, South Quercy. This is a good example of outdated information circulating from site to site: for the canton of a French municipality, the INSEE data sheet or the up-to-date encyclopedia article are the authoritative sources, not automatic aggregators.
Carcin Blanc, the land of light-colored limestone
Quercy Blanc—Carcin Blanc in Occitan—refers to the southern part of historic Quercy, straddling the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne departments. It owes its name to a geological feature: its Tertiary lacustrine limestones, which are light-colored—almost white—due to the absence of iron oxides. This bedrock gives the landscape its pale hues and its relief of indented plateaus. The iconic villages of this region—Lauzerte, perched between two valleys, Montcuq, Castelnau-Montratier, and Montaigu-de-Quercy—form a landscape of gentle hills and hilltop villages, of which Saint-Beauzeil is a modest and faithful example.
Geographically, this “white region” begins west of Cahors and stretches southward, extending beyond the Lot into the northern part of Tarn-et-Garonne—Cazes-Mondenard is also considered one of its representative villages. The whiteness of the soil, meanwhile, has a very simple explanation: these lacustrine limestones are low in iron oxides, the pigments that give so much of the soil in the Southwest its reddish hue. Hence the “white causse” with its chalky hues, which ultimately gave its name to the entire natural region—Carcin Blanc to Occitan speakers.
The peak in 1836, the trough in 2016, and today's rebound
The population trend in Saint-Beauzeil tells, in miniature, the story of rural France—with a happy ending. In the mid-19th century, the village reached an impressive peak: 532 residents in 1836. At the time, labor-intensive subsistence farming could feed several hundred people on less than 10 km². Then came the long decline: mechanization, rural-to-urban migration, and emigration. The town lost more than half its population, reaching a low of 100 residents in 2016—five times fewer than in 1836.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1793 | 180 residents |
| 1836 | 532 (all-time high) |
| 1921 | 200 |
| 1975 | 111 |
| 2016 | 100 (all-time low) |
| 2023 | 117 residents |
The complete set of census data illustrates the extent of the decline: 506 residents as of 1846, then 316 in 1881 — The town lost nearly two hundred residents in a single generation, at a time when the agricultural crisis and the pull of the cities were depopulating the countryside of the Southwest. The 20th century saw this decline continue: 200 residents in 1921, in the aftermath of World War I, 164 in 1962, 111 in 1975. A slight uptick brought the population to 132 in 1999, before it slipped back down to the 2016 low. Between the peak in 1836 and that low, the decline reached −78 %: a population divided by 5,3 in one hundred and eighty years.
A recovery seven times faster than France's
According to INSEE data, the population rose from 100 residents in 2016 to 117 in 2023, after reaching 532 residents in 1836 (INSEE). In a town of this size, just a few people moving in or out are enough to cause a significant percentage change. The census data reflect this rebound, but on their own, they do not allow us to attribute the cause to a renewed appeal of rural life.
The Demographic Puzzle of the Revolution
One curious detail is worth noting: the population had already experienced a surge during the Revolution, rising from 180 residents in 1793 to 405 in 1800, then to 532 in 1836—an unusual increase for a small rural town, before the major decline of the following century. From the agricultural heyday of the 19th century to the residential resurgence of the 21st, Saint-Beauzeil has charted a complete trajectory—decline followed by rebirth—that few villages of its size can claim.
The Saint Hidden in the Name: From Baudile to Beauzeil
It is often claimed that the origin of the name “Saint-Beauzeil” is unclear—in fact, the “toponymy” section of the municipal profile is blank. But the mystery isn’t really a mystery at all: “ Beauzeil” is a Frenchified form of Saint Baudile (Latin: Baudilius), a third-century Christian martyr. The village’s name is therefore a hagiotoponym—a name derived from a saint—of which there are many in the Occitan Southwest.
Baudile, a martyr who was beheaded near Nîmes
Saint Baudile, a native of Orléans, is said to have been beheaded around 260 near Nîmes, where his cult subsequently spread widely. Through Occitan phonetic evolution, his name gave rise to some seventeen place names throughout France—Saint-Bauzeil, Saint-Beauzile, Saint-Bauzély, Saint-Beaulize… and our Saint-Beauzeil. The transformation from Baudile to Beauzeil clearly illustrates the shift in sounds between Church Latin, spoken Occitan, and the French spelling standardized by the government.
This distinction deserves to be clarified, as it illustrates the limitations of skimming: the encyclopedia entry for the municipality does indeed have an empty “Toponymy” section, which might have led one to believe that the etymology was unknown. But the explanation can be found elsewhere—in the entry on Saint Baudile of Nîmes, which specifically mentions Saint-Beauzeil among the places named after him. In other words, it is not knowledge that is lacking; rather, the town entry is incomplete: the toponymic type itself has long been established. Saint Baudile’s feast day is May 20—a date to keep in mind for later.
And here’s the delightful little paradox of this village: the name and the church are not named after the same saint. The town takes its name from Saint Baudile, whose feast day is May 20; but its parish church is dedicated to Saints Fabian and Sebastian, whose feast day is January 20. Two saints, two dates—a common discrepancy in rural parishes, where the church’s patron saint has sometimes changed over the course of reconstructions, while the place name itself has remained faithful to its founding saint. As for the residents, they are simply known as the Saint-Beauzeillois.
The Church of Saints Fabian and Sebastian, situated in a secluded spot in Marcounat
The town's main religious building is the Church of Saints Fabian and Sebastian. Contrary to what is sometimes reported, it is not located in the town center but in in the middle of the countryside, at the place known as Marcounat, isolated in the middle of the countryside—a common feature in this country with its scattered settlements. It is listed in the General Inventory listed as a historic landmark (Mérimée database), but is not not classified or registered as a Historic Monument (POP/Mérimée Instructions).
The General Inventory entry — referenced IA00040317 in the Mérimée database, following a survey conducted in 1985 — in fact, uses an official name that differs slightly from common usage: “parish church” Saint Fabien, Saint Sebastian ", using a comma instead of "and", and explicitly placing the class in the middle "isolated". As for the furnishings, be careful: the Palissy database does list many items for a church named “Saint-Fabien-et-Saint-Sébastien”… but this refers to the church in Mant, in the Landes region — a perfect namesake which has tripped up more than one editor. There is no object description associated with the church in Saint-Beauzeil: attributing the furniture from the Landes region to Marcounat would be a copy-and-paste error, not a fact.
A 14th-century chancel, a nave dating from 1781
It has had an eventful history. The chancel dates back to the 14th century; but the nave collapsed in 1778, before being rebuilt—the portal bears the date of completion, 1781 (POP/Mérimée entry)—and expanded with a sacristy in the 19th century. A church that has been rebuilt several times, much like so many rural parishes that, due to a lack of funds, had to patiently rebuild their structures over the centuries. (Note: Some works of art sometimes attributed to this church actually belong to a church of the same name in another department—we therefore do not mention them.)
Fabien and Sébastien, martyrs of January 20
The compound name refers to two Roman martyrs whose feast day falls on the same date, January 20. Saint Fabian was pope from 236 to 250: tradition holds that a dove alighted on his head during his election, a sign of divine appointment; he died a martyr in 250, during the persecution under Emperor Decius. Saint Sebastian, for his part, is one of the most frequently depicted saints in Western art: a converted Roman soldier, condemned to be pierced with arrows under Diocletian, he is said to have survived this execution—having been secretly tended to—before finally being put to death. It is because these two figures share the feast day of January 20 that so many parishes in southwestern France honor them together.
Two hagiographic details, often distorted, are worth setting the record straight. According to Fabien, tradition has the assembly gathered around the dove utter the words, “He is worthy!”—and that is how this unexpected layman became pope. As for Sebastian, the iconography of his body riddled with arrows has come to obscure the story’s true ending: according to tradition, the converted centurion survives the archers’ torture, is secretly nursed back to health, reappears before the emperor… and only then is he killed by a beating with rods. The arrows, ubiquitous in Western painting, are therefore not, in the legend itself, the cause of his death.
Souillas: The Second Church in Such a Small Area
A surprising detail for a town covering less than 10 km²: Saint-Beauzeil has not one but two churches. The second, the Church of Saints Sulpice and Simplice, is located in the hamlet of Souillas, a short distance from the village center. Here again, the church is dedicated to two saints: Saint Sulpice, one of the bishops of that name who left their mark on the Church in Gaul, and Saint Simplice, a pope or martyr of the early centuries, according to local traditions.
The existence of two separate parishes within such a small area illustrates a pattern common in the countryside during the Ancien Régime: before the parish consolidations of the 19th and 20th centuries, every hamlet with a large enough population could have its own church, independent of the one in the town center. Saint-Beauzeil to the northeast, Souillas to the south: two communities, two church steeples, within less than ten square kilometers. Souillas, now a simple hamlet attached to the municipality, has preserved its church—a testament to a territorial organization far more fragmented than our own.
It must be acknowledged that detailed information on the architecture or dating of the church in Souillas remains limited: unlike so many buildings in rural hamlets, it has not been the subject of an in-depth heritage study. It is said to have a rather monumental bell tower; for lack of reliable sources, we will leave it at that rather than speculate.
One fact, however, is well established and rare enough to be worth noting: this tiny hamlet has its own Wikidata item dedicated to its church (Q60392457), separate from that of the municipality, and the building is mapped as such in OpenStreetMap. For a hamlet with just a few houses, this is an unusual form of documentary recognition. Local tourist sources also mention a wayside cross near the church—these small markers of rural piety that once marked the routes between parishes, and of which the Quercy region still preserves many examples.
The Tancanne: a river that originates in the village
If there were one geographical fact to remember about Saint-Beauzeil, it would be this: the Tancanne, a 19-kilometer-long river, has its source within the municipality’s boundaries. For a village covering less than 10 km², being the source of a river is no small matter: it means that Saint-Beauzeil lies on a watershed, at the highest point of a watershed basin—a position made possible by its hilly terrain, which rises to 240 meters.
From the source to the Garonne, via the Boudouyssou and the Lot
From its source, the Tancanne flows from east to west and passes through seven municipalities—Saint-Beauzeil, then Hautefage-la-Tour, Auradou, Massoulès, Frespech, Massels, and Penne-d’Agenais—before emptying into the Boudouyssou in Penne-d’Agenais, which is already in Lot-et-Garonne. It is part of the larger Adour-Garonne basin, ultimately joining the Garonne. Within the municipal boundaries themselves, the river system remains modest: approximately 7 kilometers of waterways in total, including the Tancanne, the Combe stream, and a small tributary.
A geographer’s note: Strictly speaking, the Tancanne is not a tributary of the Garonne, but a sub-tributary. The complete sequence is Tancanne → Boudouyssou → Lot → Garonne: the water that originates on the hills of Saint-Beauzeil thus joins the great river of Aquitaine via two successive intermediaries. Its flow regime is pluvial, directly governed by precipitation—hence the sudden floods following heavy rainfall, a pattern that is perfectly consistent with the record of recognized floods in the municipality.
Floods and Clay: The Downsides of the Terrain
This situation has a downside: flooding. A stream that originates in steeply sloping hillsides can rise rapidly after heavy rains. Saint-Beauzeil has thus been declared a natural disaster area due to flooding and mudslides on four occasions—in 1982, 1993, 1999, and 2007. Added to this is a less obvious but very real hazard in this clay-limestone region: the swelling and shrinkage of clay, which causes cracks in buildings and affects nearly the entire municipality (99.8% of the area). Two droughts, in 2005 and 2011, were in fact classified as natural disasters.
The most striking figure in this risk assessment, however, is not the one regarding land area: beyond the 99.8% of the territory classified as having medium or high risk, 100% of the buildings surveyed in the municipality—83 out of 83—are exposed to clay shrinkage and swelling. In other words, there is not a single house in Saint-Beauzeil built outside a risk zone. This is a direct consequence of the clay-limestone bedrock of the Quercy Blanc region: the same subsoil that gives the region its whiteness and its limestone ridges also dictates the rules for construction, from foundations to exterior plaster.
A climate of the interior, a land of field crops
Far from the moderating influence of the Atlantic, Saint-Beauzeil has a modified oceanic climate, in the Aquitaine-Gascony region. The Laroque-Timbaut weather station records an average annual temperature of 14 °C and a total precipitation of approximately 820 mm based on its benchmark statistics; see the Official climate data sheet from Météo-France. The records published for this station are 41.6 °C on August 11, 2025 and −14 °C on February 9, 2012, in the same entry accessed on July 23, 2026.
The landscape remains distinctly agricultural: farmland covers more than two-thirds of the territory, while forests cover nearly one-third. Historically, the Quercy Blanc region relied on vineyards on the arid slopes, wheat on the plateaus, and corn in the valleys; Saint-Beauzeil remains focused on field crops today. As everywhere else, agriculture has become more concentrated: the town has gone from 25 farms in 1988 to about a dozen in 2020, with the average farm size more than doubling.
This landscape of light-colored limestone, vineyards, and sunflowers, dotted with pigeon towers—those iconic stone structures of the Quercy region, once symbols of status and sources of precious fertilizer—is what gives the place most of its charm. Nothing spectacular, but a landscape of great coherence, where every element tells the agricultural story of Quercy Blanc.
Travel from Bordeaux and explore Quercy Blanc
Saint-Beauzeil is a landlocked town, set apart from major highways and without a train station. From Bordeaux, it’s about 176 km and a 2-hour drive. The main urban center is Agen, about 30 kilometers away (~31 km, 35 min; Agen TER station)—closer and more accessible than Montauban or Toulouse. The nearest small town with shops is Montaigu-de-Quercy, about 12 kilometers away.
| From / To | Distance | Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux → Saint-Beauzeil | ~176 km | ~2 hours |
| Agen (road) | ~31 km | ~35 min |
| Montaigu-de-Quercy | ~12 km | ~17 min |
| Toulouse (road) | ~112 km | ~1 hour 45 minutes |
| Lauzerte | ~25 km | ~30 min |
With no rail service and a highly dispersed population, cars are essential here—nearly 85% of residents use them to get to work. For a getaway to Quercy Blanc—Saint-Beauzeil, with its two churches and the source of the Tancanne, followed by the hilltop villages of Lauzerte, Montcuq, or Montaigu-de-Quercy—without worrying about the route or parking, an executive car service departing from Bordeaux lets you visit each stop door-to-door, at your own pace.
Good to know: Saint-Beauzeil has no organized lodging, restaurants, or shops—it’s a rural village best experienced as a stop along a broader itinerary between the Agenais region and the heart of Quercy Blanc. Finally, be careful not to confuse it with the attractions of neighboring towns: the Foie Gras Museum is in Frespech, and the Notre-Dame de Peyragude Church is in Penne-d’Agenais—Saint-Beauzeil has its own, more low-key but uniquely its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saint-Beauzeil located?
In the far northwest of Tarn-et-Garonne (zip code 82150), in the Occitanie region, in the Castelsarrasin district, on the border with Lot-et-Garonne. The town is part of the Quercy Blanc natural region. It is a village with a population of about 117, located some 176 km (2 hours) from Bordeaux and 31 km from Agen. There is no train station.
Where does the name “Saint-Beauzeil” come from?
The name derives from Saint Baudile (Latin: Baudilius), a 3rd-century Christian martyr who was beheaded near Nîmes. “Beauzeil” is a Frenchified form of “Baudile,” resulting from Occitan phonetic evolution—a phenomenon found in about fifteen other French place names. Fun fact: The village is named after Saint Baudile (whose feast day is May 20), but its church is dedicated to Saints Fabian and Sebastian (whose feast day is January 20).
What is Quercy Blanc?
Quercy Blanc (Carcin Blanc in Occitan) is a natural region corresponding to the southern part of historic Quercy, straddling the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne departments. It owes its name to its Tertiary lacustrine limestones, which are light-colored, almost white rocks. It is a region of “serres”—long, elongated hills separated by valleys—with Lauzerte, Montcuq, and Montaigu-de-Quercy as its iconic towns.
How has the population of Saint-Beauzeil changed?
According to INSEE data, the population rose from 100 residents in 2016 to 117 in 2023, after reaching 532 residents in 1836 (INSEE). In a town of this size, just a few people moving in or out are enough to cause a significant percentage change. The census data reflect this rebound, but on their own, they do not allow us to attribute the cause to a renewed appeal of rural life.
Which river originates in Saint-Beauzeil?
The Tancanne, a 19-kilometer-long river, originates directly within the municipality’s boundaries, on a watershed. It flows from east to west, passes through seven municipalities, and empties into the Boudouyssou River in Penne-d’Agenais, in Lot-et-Garonne. It is part of the Adour-Garonne river basin. This geographical configuration exposes the municipality to flooding, which was recognized as a natural disaster in 1982, 1993, 1999, and 2007.
Why is the church named Saint Fabian and Saint Sebastian?
Because it honors two Roman martyrs whose feast days fall on the same day, January 20: Saint Fabian, pope from 236 to 250 who died during the persecution of Decius, and Saint Sebastian, a converted Roman soldier who was sentenced to be pierced with arrows under Diocletian. This dual patronage, common in the Southwest, made it possible to celebrate both saints on a single feast day. The church, situated in the isolated hamlet of Marcounat, is not designated as a historic monument.
How much does a trip from Bordeaux to Saint-Beauzeil cost with a private chauffeur?
Starting at €298 for a one-way, door-to-door trip for 1 to 3 passengers (economy vehicle) — approximate price for ~176 km and about 2 hours of driving. The exact price depends on the schedule, the vehicle (sedan or van for up to 7 passengers), and any requested stops. A fixed, written quote is provided before departure.
Are there really two churches in Saint-Beauzeil?
Yes. Within an area of less than 10 km², the municipality has two religious buildings: the Church of Saints Fabian and Sebastian, situated in the isolated hamlet of Marcounat, and the Church of Saints Sulpice and Simplice, in the hamlet of Souillas. This reflects the parish structure of the Ancien Régime, when every hamlet with a sufficiently large population could have its own church.
Is the church in Saint-Beauzeil designated as a historic monument?
No. The Church of Saints Fabian and Sebastian is listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage (Mérimée database, entry IA00040317, 1985 survey), but it is neither classified nor listed as a Historic Monument. Please also be aware of a misleading name similarity: the works of art listed in the Palissy database for a church with the same name refer to the church in Mant, in the Landes region—no artifacts are officially associated with the church in Saint-Beauzeil.
What is the climate like in Saint-Beauzeil?
A modified oceanic climate, typical of inland areas: an annual average of 14 °C and approximately 820 mm of rainfall, according to the Météo-France climate data sheet for Laroque-Timbaut. The record temperatures published for this station are 41.6 °C on August 11, 2025, and −14 °C on February 9, 2012.
What is there to see around Saint-Beauzeil?
The hilltop villages of Quercy Blanc: Lauzerte (one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”), Montcuq, Castelnau-Montratier, and nearby Montaigu-de-Quercy. In Lot-et-Garonne, Penne-d'Agenais and its Notre-Dame de Peyragude Church, or the Foie Gras Museum in Frespech. Agen, about thirty kilometers away, offers markets, museums, and fine dining.
Further Reading
- A rural village in the neighboring Lot-et-Garonne department: see the Armillac Guide
- The Duras Coast and the Outskirts of Guyenne: see the Guide to Loubès-Bernac (Village of the Plum Trees)
- The English country house in the "Purple Périgord": see the Eymet Guide (square with corner buildings, castle)
- Plan your trip: Book a chauffeured transfer from Bordeaux to Saint-Beauzeil or explore all our destinations
Sources and References
- Wikipedia — Saint-Beauzeil — geography, demographics, hydrography, heritage
- Wikipedia — Baudile of Nîmes — the saint after whom the name is derived (Baudile → Beauzeil), related place names
- POP/Mérimée Database — Saint-Fabien Church, Saint-Sébastien — General Inventory (Marcounat), not designated as a historic monument, 14th-century apse, nave dating from 1781
- Wikipedia — Quercy Blanc — natural region, lacustrine limestone, serre landscape
- Wikipedia — La Tancanne — source at Saint-Beauzeil, 19 km, confluence with the Boudouyssou at Penne-d'Agenais
- INSEE — Saint-Beauzeil (82157) — population, trend, +19.39% (2017–2023)
- TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine — Agen Station — Official Information and Services · Accessed July 24, 2026
- Météo-France — Climate Data Sheet for Laroque-Timbaut, Station 47138001 — Reference Statistics and Records, data sheet published on June 6, 2026, accessed on July 23, 2026
- Météo-France — Method for Calculating 1991–2020 Normals — Version dated September 8, 2022, accessed July 23, 2026
Article updated in July 2026.
On the Way to Quercy Blanc
Direct trip from Bordeaux (~2 hours) to Saint-Beauzeil and the Quercy Blanc region, with stops along the way as desired—Lauzerte, Montaigu-de-Quercy, Agen. Fixed-price quote in writing within 30 minutes; sedan or 8-passenger van; English-speaking driver.
