Casteljaloux, commune in Lot-et-Garonne, France
Casteljaloux is a small French town near the Landes forest with narrow streets and historic houses from various periods. The center features traditional architecture with half-timbered and stone facades, while large old trees shape the streetscape and green spaces with a nearby lake offer natural surroundings.
The town began as a fortress in the 11th century and was later owned by the Albret family, including Jeanne d'Albret and Henri de Navarre. After the Wars of Religion it was partly destroyed and later rebuilt, with only parts of the old castle walls and the reconstructed Notre-Dame de l'Avance church remaining.
The name Casteljaloux may come from a legend about two jealous lords or mean "castle that freezes". Local markets and festivals happen in the town center, where visitors can discover regional products like nuts and traditional landaise dishes that reflect the area's farming heritage.
The historic town center is easy to explore on foot, with well-marked paths and old streets that invite walking and discovery. Hotels, chalets, and thermal baths are located in the center and near the lake, with convenient facilities like restaurants, shops, and a tourism office for guidance.
Thermal springs were used as early as the 1800s, but the modern thermal baths opened only in 2002 with warm pools, jacuzzis, and saunas. Many visitors report that the water is believed to help with skin and muscle issues, making it a main reason people visit today.
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