Bannes tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Cere at 6 km from Bannes

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Visit Bannes: highlights and tourist information

Bannes is situated in the Lot department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Bannes in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Cere at 6 km and Autoire at 9 km.

Bannes, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Saint-Cere

at 6 km (direction north-north-west)

Some of the highlights in Saint-Cere are rather hidden away, so take time to...

See Saint-Cere guide

Autoire

Most Beautiful Village at 9 km (direction west-north-west)

Autoire is very small but very pleasant to explore, while nearby you can admire...

See Autoire guide

Lacapelle-Marival

at 9 km (direction south-south-east)

The castle, medieval gateway and market hall are among the highlights in Lacapelle-Marival...

See Lacapelle-Marival guide

Loubressac

Most Beautiful Village at 11 km (direction west-north-west)

Both the unspoiled nature of the village and the beautiful views make the small...

See Loubressac guide

Chateau de Castelnau-Bretenoux

Castle at 12 km (direction north-west)

The Chateau de Castelnau-Loubressac is an imposing medieval castle built in red stone...

See Chateau de Castelnau-Bretenoux guide

Bretenoux

at 13 km (direction north-north-west)

The town of Bretenoux has a medieval square, colombage houses and a river to...

See Bretenoux guide

Gouffre de Padirac

Cave at 14 km (direction west-north-west)

The Gouffre de Padirac is the most popular cave system in France...

See Gouffre de Padirac guide

Gramat

at 15 km (direction west)

Gramat is a pleasant town to visit, and your children will enjoy the popular...

See Gramat guide

Cardaillac

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction south-south-east)

Cardaillac is a small, unspoiled village now listed among the 'most beautiful in France'...

See Cardaillac guide

Carennac Church of Saint Peter and cloister

Church at 18 km (direction west-north-west)

The church of Saint Peter, and its cloister, are 11th century monuments in the...

See Carennac Church of Saint Peter and cloister guide

Carennac

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction west-north-west)

There are numerous architectural highlights and attractive buildings in Carennac, one of the 'most...

See Carennac guide

Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne

at 20 km (direction north-north-west), in the Correze department

The town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne you can explore the attractive old town and walk along...

See Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne guide

Rocamadour

at 23 km (direction west)

One of the most visited destinations in France, Rocamadour is both an important pilgrimage...

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Sanctuary of Rocamadour

Church at 23 km (direction west)

The Sanctuary in Rocamadour is a historic pilgrimage site...

See Sanctuary of Rocamadour guide

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Markets in and near Bannes

Bretenoux: market Tuesday (13km)
Vayrac: market Thursday & Saturday (23km)
Figeac: market Saturday (24km)
Maurs: market Thursday (25km)
Martel: market Wednesday & Saturday (27km)
Laroquebrou: market Friday - seasonal market only (28km)
Monceaux-sur-Dordogne: market Thursday - seasonal market only (30km)
Meyssac: market Tuesday & Friday (33km)
Souillac: market Friday (35km)
Decazeville: market Tuesday & Friday (39km)

More information about Bannes, Midi-Pyrenees

Midi-Pyrenees region travel guide

Driving distances & route maps

Lot travel guide

Lot places and attractions

Tourist attractions near Bannes, France

What to do at Bannes? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Bannes.

National Monuments

Chateau Montal (7km)
Castelnau-Bretenoux Chateau (12km)
Assier Chateau (15km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

Figeac (26km)
Gourdon (41km)

Regional Natural Parcs

Causses du Quercy (32km)

Churches and religious monuments

Eglise de Saint Pierre (Carennac) (18km)
Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac) (35km)
Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon) (41km)

Remarkable gardens

Jardins secrets de Cahors (55km)
Verger de Déduit (61km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

Cahors (55km)

Sites of natural beauty

Gouffre de Padirac (14km)
Gouffre des Vitarelles (15km)
Gouffre de la Fage (45km)

Towns of Art and history

Salins (57km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

Le rocher des aigles (eagles) (23km)

Geography and distances

Bannes is in the south of France at 55 kilometres from Cahors, the department capital (general information: Bannes is 451 kilometres from Paris).

Geographical Information

Commune: Bannes

Canton: Saint-Céré

Arrondissement: Figeac

Department: Lot

Region: Midi-Pyrenees

New region: Occitanie

Postcode: 46400

Distance to Bannes

from Cahors (prefecture): 55 km

from Paris: 451 km

from Calais: 683 km

from Nice: 444 km

from Bordeaux: 196 km

from Strasbourg: 612 km

Getting here

For driving distances to Bannes from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aynac, Espeyroux, Ladirat, Latouille-Lentillac, Leyme, Molieres, Saint-Cere, Saint-Jean-Lagineste, Saint-Jean-Lespinasse, Saint-Medard-de-Presque, Saint-Paul-de-Vern, Saint-Vincent-du-Pendit and Terrou.

This page in French: Visiter Bannes