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Gourdon (Lot)
Gourdon is in the Lot department of the Midi-Pyrenees, near the border with the Dordogne - Sarlat is 25km to the north-west. (Wrong Gourdon? see Gourdon, Provence!)
Historically Gourdon was once an important town and had four monasteries at one time. The town was given by Count Raymond I of Toulouse to the Gourdon family in 961 but they were nearly wiped out in 1189 by Richard the Lionheart. Rumour has it that the family were avenged by a surviving son who fatally shot Richard in the shoulder at the siege of Chalus.
A pleasant little town built of honey coloured stone and built on a hill so that it can be seen for miles around. Climb to the top of Gourdon and there is a ‘table of orientation’ allowing you to identify the surrounding sites and enjoy the lovely view. Just below is the imposing St Pierre‘s church. Below again and you have a warren of little streets with medieval houses and some interesting shops.
Continue walking and you can browse though the shops of the more modern town. To make sure you don’t miss anything pick up a brochure from the tourist office and follow walk number 1 and walk number 2 to see the main points of interest.
The town is a good size and would make a good base to explore nearby sites in Lot and the Dordogne.
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Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Gourdon (Lot).
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Gourdon (Lot) are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Beynac Most beautiful village at 27 km
- Chateau de Beynac Chateau at 26 km
- Chateau de Castelnaud Chateau at 26 km
- Chateau des Milandes Chateau at 26 km
- Domme Most beautiful village at 19 km
- La Roque-Gageac Most beautiful village at 22 km
- Montignac Town at 36 km
- Rocamadour Pilgrimage village at 26 km
- Sarlat Renowned Dordogne town at 20 km
- Turenne Most beautiful village at 34 km
- Souillac Abbey town at 14 km
Tourist Classifications for Gourdon (Lot)
- Listed as "Plus Beaux Detour" town in France (ie recommended stopover place)
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