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Sally and Richard Ball
Holiday South West France
Tel: Fr +33 565112465
UK +44 161 427 7240
Email Holiday SW France
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| Rocamadour,
south west france, St Cirq Lapopie, Cahors, St Cere, near Figeac,
Goufre de Padirac, prehistoric caves The Lot valley in South West France is a region of unspoilt countryside, rolling woodlands, spectacular river gorges, prehistoric caves and grottes and picturesque medieval towns. There is much to see and do in this magical area of South West France, making it a perfect family holiday destination. Outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, canoeing, fishing and bird-watching are popular and there are also many historic sites to visit nearby, such as Rocamadour, St-Cirq-Lapopie and St-Céré. In addition, the Lot has all the ingredients necessary to make it a gastronomic paradise, fine wines, mouth-watering regional foods such as fois gras, truffles and cep mushrooms and walnuts found in the traditional local markets and many local restaurants. During the summer months, you can enjoy the many music festivals, especially the popular Jazz festivals around the region. www.tourisme-lot.com However you choose to spend your time, you can be guaranteed a wonderful holiday in south west france. |
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Recreational activities in the Lot, canoeing, boat trips, fishing, walking, cycling, bird watching and horseriding. The River Lot, in south west france, is a great attraction for many people. Water-based activities are very popular in summer, such as canoeing, boat trips and fishing. This sparsely populated area also has some fantastic tracks and lanes to explore either on foot, bike or horseback. Canoeing Swimming
Lakes (Plan d'eau)
Bateaux-promenade Walking Fishing
Cycling
(VTC) and Mountain Biking (VTT)
Horse
Riding Adventure
Parks Golf
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| Rocamadour, St Cirq Lapopie, Cahors, St Cere, Figeac, Goufre de Padirac, prehistoric caves, grottes |
| St-Cirq-Lapopie,
one of the most beautiful villages in South West France, spectacularly
overhangs the river Lot. Dating back to medieval times, the village
has long been associated with artists, of which many are active today.
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| Cahors,
the historic and beautiful capital of Quercy, is looped by the winding
River Lot. Dating back to Roman times with it’s ramparts and
historic monuments, most notably the magnificent Pont de Valentré,
it is a well known landmark of the region. |
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The medieval town of St Céré, at over 200m altitude, has stunning views all round. This bustling market town is a perfect place to sit and watch the world go by, with its many cafes, hotels and restaurants. During World War II, the artist Jean Lurçat operated a secret Resistance radio post here; after the war he turned it into a studio, and it's now a marvellous museum of his work. The
Gouffre de Padirac is a natural chasm
that opens onto the limestone plateau of the ‘Causse de Gramat’.
Hundreds of feet below, a guided boat tour takes you along an underground
river amongst the stalagmites and stalactites. A unique and truly
magical experience. |
| Perched
on a limestone cliff is the Historic Shrine of Rocamadour.
Devoted to the Virgin Mary it has remained a symbol of faith and hope
for over 900 years, attracting pilgrims from every country. More recently,
it attracts visitors and artists inspired by the breathtaking beauty
and archaeology of this spectacular village. The town also gives its name to Rocamadour cheese, a small round of goat's milk cheese that is found throughout the region. www.rocamadour.com |
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Lying
on the River Célé is the beautiful town of Figeac,
with it’s unspoilt medieval centre. In the Middle Ages it
became a centre of tanning, which partly accounts for the many houses
whose top floors have open-sided wooden galleries used for drying
skins and other produce, mainly tobacco. The birth place of Jean-Francoise
Champollion, in 1790, who was responsible for deciphering Egyptian
hieroglyphics, and is much celebrated as the founding father of
Egyptology. |
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