Lot places to visit and attractions
Autoire
Autoire is very small but very pleasant to explore, while nearby you can admire thescenery of the Cirque d'Autoire
Cabrerets
Cabrerets is a pretty village on the Célé river best known for the Grotte de Pech Merle
Cahors
Best known for the famous Pont Valentre bridge, Cahors is a lively town which also has a small historic centre
Cajarc
The medieval centre of Cajarc make it a pleasant place to visit as you explore the Lot Valley and the Natural Parc of the Causses de Quercy
Capdenac
Capdenac-le-Haut, another of the 'beautiful villages of France' is quite small but very picturesque
Cardaillac
Cardaillac is a small, unspoiled village now listed among the 'most beautiful in France'
Carennac
There are numerous architectural highlights and attractive buildings in Carennac, one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'
Castelnau-Montratier
Castelnau-Montratier is a historic village with an imposing church and central square
Faycelles
Although quite small, take the time to stroll around Faycelles when you are in this region
Figeac
The market town of Figeac has many interesting historic buildings and streets to explore - one of our favourite towns in this region
Gourdon (Lot)
The golden stone used to build much of the town of Gourdon brings much of its charm, and there are also several pretty small villages close to hand
Gramat
Gramat is a pleasant town to visit, and your children will enjoy the popular animal park here
Lacapelle-Marival
The castle, medieval gateway and market hall are among the highlights in Lacapelle-Marival
Loubressac
Both the unspoiled nature of the village and the beautiful views make the small village of Loubressac a great pleasure to visit
Martel
Numerous medieval towers and other fascinating buildings ensure that Martel retains its historic charm
Puy-l'Eveque
Puy-l'Eveque is one of the most picturesque, and most visited, of the villages along the Lot Valley
Rocamadour
One of the most visited destinations in France, Rocamadour is both an important pilgrimage destination and an exceptionally lovely little village
Saint-Cere
Some of the highlights in Saint-Cere are rather hidden away, so take time to explore the back streets of this medieval town
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is certainly among the most beautiful villages in France, with its riverside setting and lovely historic streets
Souillac
The town of Souillac is enjoyable to explore, and well placed to explore the eastern Dordogne and western Lot regions
For more information see the Lot guide
Market towns & days in Lot
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Bretenoux: Tuesday
Cahors: Wednesday & Saturday
Catus: Tuesday
Cazals: Sunday
Figeac: Saturday
Gourdon (Lot): Saturday
Gourdon (Lot): Thursday (high season only)
Limogne-en-Quercy: Sunday &
Limogne-en-Quercy: Friday (high season only)
Martel: Wednesday & Saturday
Montcuq: Sunday
Prayssac: Friday
Puy-l'Eveque: Tuesday
Souillac: Friday
Vayrac: Thursday & Saturday
Selected tourist attractions in the Lot department
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Le rocher des aigles (eagles)
4* Towns in Bloom
Cahors: Tourist guide
Towns of Art and History
Cahors: Tourist guide
Figeac: Tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Gouffre de Padirac
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Cahors: Tourist guide
Figeac: Tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardins secrets de Cahors
Religious Monuments
Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac)
Eglise de Saint Pierre (Carennac)
Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon)
Regional Natural Parcs
Causses du Quercy
towns classified as Recommended Detours
Figeac: Tourist guide
Gourdon: Tourist guide
National Monuments
Assier Chateau
Castelnau-Bretenoux Chateau
Chateau Montal
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Autoire: Tourist guide
Carennac: Tourist guide
Loubressac: Tourist guide
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie: Tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Cahors cathédrale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes): Tourist guide
Cahors Pont-Valentré (monuments on French pilgrim routes): Tourist guide
Figeac Hopital St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes): Tourist guide
Gréalou dolmen de Pech-Laglaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Rocamadour basilique Saint-Sauveur (monuments on French pilgrim routes): Tourist guide
Grand Sites of France
Rocamadour: Tourist guide