Montcuq is very well known and speaking about the place almost every Frenchman immediately gets a mischievous smile on his face. Montcuq is not known for its village square or weekly market, but for its rather unusual name. Montcuq is pronounced in general civilized French as "MONKU", "mon cul" so. And well, in flat French that literally means 'my behind, my ass...' and you can come up with it yourself.

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Gerhard Mauerberger

September 6, 2021

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A beautiful place that immediately invites you to linger when you are on the GR 65. The small detour is definitely worth it. There is a nice café right at …

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Coco

October 9, 2022

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Pleasant walk to discover the quercy blanc. With a plus on Sunday market day. Magnificent view of the village, discovery of a japan wind phone phone booth and picnic area in a wooden cabin.

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Location: Montcuq-En-Quercy-Blanc, Cahors, Occitania, France

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