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THE LOT 46 - LOT VALLEY
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This part of the South-West of France where the light, colour, warmth and local accent all speak of the South; this is the ancient province of Quercy, nowadays the département of the Lot.
In the Lot there are hidden subterranean stone palaces and gaping chasms like Padirac, wonderful places to visit. The Lot is composed of small buildings : a wine-grower's or shepherd's hut, a dovecote , or just the low dry stone walls which criss-cross the wide, gently undulating horizons of the Causses. The Lot displays for all to see the skill of builders in mastering the laws of balance and harmony. It takes the shape of castles, medieval settlements crowning the heights, like Rocamadour or Saint Cirq Lapopie, towns nestling in a bend of the Lot, the Célé or the Dordogne, like Cahors, Figeac and Souillac, or perched high on a hill, like Gourdon. Whatever type of outdoor activity you enjoy (rambling, riding, MBK, potholing, golf, etc) one of the Lot’s incredibly varied landscapes will be just right for you : from the limestone plateau of the Causse, which harbours some of the most ancient inhabited caves, to the rivers that carve their way through the rock, or glide lazily past the noble façades of castles. |
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The Lot is also one of the loveliest navigable waterways of France, thanks to the many subtle variations in mood of the scenery as you go from the Cahors vineyards up to the stunning village of St. Cirq Lapopie.
In the Lot, you’ll have the pleasure of finding hotels where the personal touch is all important ; where their number one priority is making you feel welcome. You’ll also enjoy the local cuisine, based on authentic local products : tradition with a touch of originality. Should you choose to stay on a campsite, the convivial atmosphere and the lovely landscapes cannot fail to work their charm on you. A large number of holiday properties are available to rent, and the Gîtes de France and Clévacances organisations constitute a guarantee of quality for you. Cuisine and activities; the region is renowned both for its gastronomy (spicy, full-bodied wines of Cahors, confits, foie gras, fragrant cepe wild mushrooms) and for offering cultural and leisure opportunities to suit all tastes, historic towns with regular markets, unspoilt villages, chateaux and museums, canoeing, biking and horse-riding together with numerous prehistoric caves to explore. Local festivals (jazz and classical music at Assier, St Cere, Rocamadour) or simply to sample the cuisine at one of the many excellent restaurants. St Cirq Lapopie dates back to approximately the 7th Century and is a fine example of the timeless old villages of Quercy with its little alleyways, paved lanes and mossy roofs. Built on the Causse (plateau) de Limogne, the village is perched over 300 feet high on the cliff top above the river valley and has the most stunning scenery. St Cirq is at the junction of the Lot and the Cele rivers, each with breathtaking landscape, hamlets and villages. It is a major stop over for the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostelle. Home of a nice local community, artists and artisans, St Cirq is truly an exceptional place to live. A small market is on once a week. All the conveniences are located in the village as well as Tour de Faure 500 metres down the road on the riverbank. There is a good selection of restaurants, cafes, and a baker, 2 groceries stores. On Sundays, great markets not to be missed in nearby 2 villages. This is just a small example of what goes on in The Lot. | |
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