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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Best Hikes to Montcuq Old Town

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1. Circuit de Roland — loop from Montcuq

10.4km

02:53

190m

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lavender Field – View of Montcuq loop from Laumède

27.0km

07:40

580m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rouillac Country House – View of Montcuq loop from Montcuq

8.27km

02:23

210m

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 200 m

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Saturday 31 January

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38 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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

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Montcuq Old Town

1. Circuit de Roland — loop from Montcuq

2. Lavender Field – View of Montcuq loop from Laumède

3. Rouillac Country House – View of Montcuq loop from Montcuq

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