Attractions around Cahors

A true masterpiece of medieval times. The village is perched on a cliff overlooking one of the meanders of the Lot. Very visited, it deserves its classification among the most beautiful villages in France.

The Pont Valentré is the symbol of Cahors. It is a very well-fortified bridge that was built in the first half of the 13th century. The middle tower had room … read more

A wonderful place that immediately invites you to linger when you are on the GR 65. The little detour is definitely worth it. There is a pretty café right at … read more

This cathedral has 2 domes, like the domed churches of Byzantium.
Construction began in the late 11th century, but it is said to have taken another 400 years to complete.

Bouziès is a small village with only 80 inhabitants. It is located at the confluence of the Lot and Célé valleys and in the heart of the Causses du Quercy … read more

By following the route of the Way of Saint-Jacques, the pilgrim sees Cahors for the first time from Mont Saint-Cyr. From this hill, we can also very well see that … read more

NEST IN THE TROUGH OF THE FALAISEA small town that deserves a look.
This village nestled in the hollow of the Rochechourbe cliff is worth a look. At the … read more

Very nice place with many restaurants and great views. Goal for hiking and cycling

After crossing the Valentré Bridge, you can continue on the GR65 towards Santiago de Compostela. After a few tens of meters you reach sufficient height to be able to see the bridge from the air. read more

High on the road from Cahors to Saint-Cirq Lapopie, in the cliff, is the English castle of Bouziès. You can see fortifications from the 11th and 12th centuries, anchored in … read more

A true masterpiece from medieval times. The village is perched on a cliff overlooking one of the meanders of the Lot.

At this exact spot you take a path that runs along very beautiful cliffs overlooking the Lot River. It is both bucolic and majestic.

Imagine a path carved out of the cliff for about 1 km long. Dug between 1843 and 1847 to facilitate barge traffic on the Lot, the Ganil towpath is now accessible to everyone.

This old railway line certainly connected the town of Figeac to that of Cahors by following the Célé. The link was dropped many years ago.

The Pech Merle cave is one of the most beautiful decorated caves that can be visited without restriction due to its gigantic dimensions. It features marvelous paintings dating back over … read more

This path in gravel and fine pebbles, very pleasant, allows you to have access to the oldest part of the village.

The Pont Valentré is a medieval bridge spanning the River Lot in the town of Cahors. The bridge is 172 meters long, and has eight arches. Three square towers were … read more

The Pech Merle cave is one of the most beautiful decorated caves that can be visited without restriction due to its gigantic dimensions. It features wonderful paintings dating back over … read more

Stroll along the River Lot, in a beautiful setting, which will take you from the port of Bouziès to the foot of Saint-Cirq Lapopie (or vice versa). read more

Montcuq is dominated by a keep. This mighty tower was once the last refuge of a 13th century castle. Only this tower survived the crusade against the Cathars. Montcuq was … read more