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A lovely mill with an interesting history: it has been rebuilt 3 times in the past!

Two large domes dominate the Romanesque nave. They represent the most extraordinary example of the so-called "Aquitanian" architectural style: 16 meters in diameter and 32 meters high; only the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has a taller dome. Also noteworthy is the small, golden church of Saint-Svair, with its large statue of Emperor Charlemagne, who presented it to the church of Cahors.

A small stone bridge allows you to cross the Rauze surrounded by lush nature.

Worth seeing cathedral in Cahors.

The mill was first mentioned in the 12th century and was then owned by the nearby church of Saint-Urcisse. After the flood in 1783, it was rebuilt and remained in operation until the 20th century.

Here the hiker or pilgrim has the town of Cahors and the river Lot at his feet, a truly picture-book view.

This St. Etienne Cathedral impressed us deeply again! The building dates back to the 11th century and is very unique with its two domes. Only in Perigeux is there a cathedral with similar architecture. The special feature is the Saint Coiffe, a fabric relic in which the veil of Jesus from the tomb is venerated. In one dome you can see frescoes of saints, in the middle of St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Christians in Jerusalem. During our visit (September 2024), pictures by the late impressionist painter Henri Martin were projected onto the other gray dome. It is worth spending some time in the cathedral!

This monumental ball-bearing clock was donated to the city of Cahors in 1997. Designed by Michel Zachariou, it took two years of work. A total of 54 pinball machines, each weighing 80 grams, keep the clock ticking. According to the designer, it can last forever as long as it is maintained.