History
Much of the town’s original medieval architecture was damaged over the centuries (notably during the Hundred Years War and the Wars of Religion) and latterly due to a fire in 1914, but some of the old ramparts and half-timbered buildings can still be seen, the tourist office is housed in a lovely Renaissance building, and there is a traditional market ‘halle’ in the central square.
Historically Lalinde was always a busy trading town, thanks to its strategic position on the river, and this was strengthened in the 1840s by the construction of the Canal de Lalinde. River trade decreased as rail and road transport increased, so nowadays the waterways are primarily used for leisure.