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Visit Bretenoux: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The town of Bretenoux has a medieval square, colombage houses and a river to explore

Bretenoux 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 Bretenoux in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Loubressac at 5 km and Autoire at 7 km.

Bretenoux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chateau de Castelnau-Bretenoux

Castle at 3 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Loubressac

Most Beautiful Village at 5 km (direction south-west)

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

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Autoire

Most Beautiful Village at 7 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne

at 7 km (direction south-south-west), in the Correze department

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

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Saint-Cere

at 7 km (direction south-east)

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

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Carennac Church of Saint Peter and cloister

Church at 8 km (direction west)

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

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Carennac

Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction west)

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

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Gouffre de Padirac

Cave at 9 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Curemonte

Most Beautiful Village at 11 km (direction north-west), in the Correze department

In a lovely hilltop position, Curemonte is less touristic than many of the 'most...

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Gramat

at 18 km (direction south-west)

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

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Martel

at 18 km (direction west)

Numerous medieval towers and other fascinating buildings ensure that Martel retains its historic charm...

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Meyssac

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

Meyssac is a village in Correze with an interesting historic centre built in the...

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Argentat

at 21 km (direction north-north-east), in the Correze department

The highlight of a visit to Argentat is the lovely view across the river...

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Rocamadour

at 22 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Markets in and near Bretenoux

Market days in Bretenoux: weekly market: Tuesday;

• Bretenoux: market Tuesday (0km)
• Vayrac: market Thursday & Saturday (11km)
• Martel: market Wednesday & Saturday (18km)
• Monceaux-sur-Dordogne: market Thursday - seasonal market only (19km)
• Meyssac: market Tuesday & Friday (20km)
• Laroquebrou: market Friday - seasonal market only (28km)
• Souillac: market Friday (29km)
• Maurs: market Thursday (36km)
• Brive-la-Gaillarde: market Tuesday all day & Thursday all day & Saturday all day (37km)
• Figeac: market Saturday (37km)

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Tourist attractions near Bretenoux, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Rocamadour (22km)

Heritage sites

• Rocamadour basilique Saint-Sauveur (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)
• Figeac Hopital St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
• Gréalou dolmen de Pech-Laglaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
• Conques pont sur le Dourdou (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (56km)
• Conques abbatiale Sainte-Foy (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (56km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Loubressac (5km)
• Autoire (7km)
• Carennac (8km)
• Curemonte (11km)
• Collonges-la-Rouge (22km)
• Turenne (25km)
• Conques (56km)

National Monuments

• Castelnau-Bretenoux Chateau (2km)
• Chateau Montal (6km)
• Assier Chateau (27km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Gourdon (37km)
• Figeac (38km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Causses du Quercy (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Carennac) (8km)
• Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac) (28km)
• Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon) (37km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac (41km)
• Jardins de l'Imaginaire (48km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gouffre de Padirac (9km)
• Gouffre des Vitarelles (21km)
• Gouffre de la Fage (32km)
• Cascades de Gimel (43km)

Towns of Art and history

• Salins (53km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Donzenac (43km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Le rocher des aigles (eagles) (22km)

Geography and distances

Bretenoux is in the south of France at 61 kilometres from Cahors, the department capital (general information: Bretenoux is 440 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 17 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Astaillac, Belmont-Bretenoux, Biars-sur-Cere, Billac, Cornac, Gagnac-sur-Cere, Girac, Glanes, Liourdres, Loubressac, Prudhomat, Puybrun, Saint-Jean-Lespinasse, Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, Saint-Medard-de-Presque, Saint-Michel-Loubejou and Tauriac.

This page in French: Visiter Bretenoux