| Abbaye
de Loc Dieu |
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 Close to the village of Martiel, in the country of the megalithic tombs and numerous roaming robbers, thirteen monks founded, in 1123, the first Cistercian abbey of the Rouergue. This place, that used to be a country where people were terrorized, became a sanctuary, a place of God, the Locus Dei, Loc Dieu.
www.aveyron.com/tourisme/Regions/locdieu.html |
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| Cahors |
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 Capital
of the Lot, with it's beautiful mediaevel bridge
over the Lot
Information: Office de Tourisme
Phone number: 05 65 53 20 74
www.mairie-cahors.fr
Email: cahors@wanadoo.fr |
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| Conques |
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 300 inhabitants, a beautifully conserved natural area, a moving and eventful history, a Roman abbey famous for its tympani of the Last Judgement and lighted by the windows of Pierre Soulages. Nominated as one of the Great Sights of France, Conques is one of the most beautiful villages of France.
One of the most important stops on the route of St.Jacques de Compostelle (GR65). The village is internationally known for its roman architecture and medieval art of working precious metals.
www.conques.fr |
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| Figeac |
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 A town typical for the Quercy and an historic city known for the arts.
The appearance of the houses of Figeac and the harmony of the medieval city will astound the visitor. A tour of the picturesque alleys, wooden fronts, sculptured decoration, interior courts, towers and steps show clearly the prosperity of the town through the centuries. Opening up under the roofs are the 'soleilhos', traditional attics used for many purposes: drying of fur skin, stocking, etc...
www.ville-figeac.fr |
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| Phosphatières
du cloup d’aural |
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 Bach
Phone number: 06 03 93 45 91
Email: phosphatieres@wanadoo.fr |
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| Château
de Cénevières |
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 Cénevières
Open from 10.00.-1300 and 14.00-18.00
October: from 14.00-17.00
Phone number: (0)5 65 31 27 33
Website www.chateau-cenevieres.com |
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| Gouffre
de Lentouy |
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 Mouth
of
underground river
Between St. Jean-de-Laur and Cajarc |
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| Prehistoric
Caves of Pech Merle |
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 Cabrerets
Open from Palm Sunday or spring holiday till All Saints Day
Phone number: 05 65 31 27 05 |
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| Igue
de Pech Blanc |
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Subsidence
in the plateau with cave
A 5 minutes walk from Pech Blanc |
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| Canoeing/Kayak
on the Lot and the Célé |
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 Phone number:
05 65 30 29 51/05 65 30 20 37
www.kalapca.com |
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| Horse
riding |
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 Calvignac
Ferme Equestre Chez Valdine, Peyrelevade
Phone number: 0565407949
Larnagol
Ferme Equestre de Seuzac
Phone number: 05 65 40 73 16
www.alys.net/seuzac |
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| Donkey
trekking |
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 Crégols
Quercy, Terre d’Aromes
Phone number: 05 65 24 79 32
www.ane-et-rando.com |
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| Hiking |
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 Les
chemins qui parlent (Talking roads)
20 walking tours throug the Quercy from 3 till 9 km
Information: Office de Tourisme Lot-Célé, St. Cirque
Lapopie
Phone number: 05 65 31 29 06
www.saint-cirqlapopie.com
Email: saint-cirque.lapopie@wanadoo.fr |
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| Rocamadour |
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 Magnificent
mediaevel city, build against the hill.
Information: Office de Toursime de Rocamadour
Phone number: 05 65 33 22 00
www.rocamadour.com
Email: rocamadour@wanadoo.fr |
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| Saint Cirq Lapopie |
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 One of the most beautiful villages of France, overlooking the river Lot, assigned as an historical monument. You can walk through the alleys where artists are working. Monumental Gothic Church from the 16e century. Beautiful view of the river from the old fortress.
www.saint-cirqlapopie.com |
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| Limogne |
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All kinds of facilities: shops, pub, restaurants, medical centre, swimming pool, Sunday-market and, in winter, truffle-market.
Information: Office de Tourisme de Limogne en Quercy
Phone number: 05 65 24 34 28
www.tourisme-limogne.com
Email: tourisme.limogne@wanadoo.fr |
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| The valleys of the Lot and the Célé |
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Discover the beauty of these valleys: the cliffs, nature, the picturesque villages, the bridges, the barrages and the recently renovated locks of the Lot. |
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| Najac |
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 Najac is classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France. As an ancient royal 'bastide' (fortified village) it appears in the guide 'Pays d'Art et d'Histoire des Bastides du Rouergue'.
In 1253, Alphonse de Poitiers transformed the castle of the Counts of Toulouse into a magnificent stronghold, a real masterpiece of the military art of the 13th century. At the same time he developed the adjacent village in the form of a beautifully designed 'bastide'
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www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/najac.htm
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| Pech Isser |
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 On a hilltop opposite Pech Blanc (a walk of 20 min.) you’ll find Pech Isser, an old propriety of a knight of the 17th century, fully in the style of the Quercy region. Pech Isser is indicated already on the map made by Cassini under Louis XV. In the first half of the 20th century it was part of the Castle of Cénevière at the nearby river Lot. Close to the pigeon tower, in a stone over a doorway, the year 1656 is engraved. In the 21st century you’ll find the years 1834, 1843, 1848 et 1874 engraved, giving evidence that the buildings were restored in that period. About 1950 Pech Isser was acquired by a family leaving for the French colonies and since then it is abandoned.
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| Villefranche-de-Rouergue |
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 Old
Royal walled town
Market on Thursday morning.
www.villefranche.com
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