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Visit Cales: highlights and tourist information

Cales 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 Cales in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour at 6 km and Sanctuary of Rocamadour at 6 km.

Cales, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour

Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour

at 6 km (direction east)

The Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour follwos a path through the woods from the...

See Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour guide
Sanctuary of Rocamadour

Sanctuary of Rocamadour

Church at 6 km (direction east)

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

See Sanctuary of Rocamadour guide
Rocamadour

Rocamadour

at 6 km (direction east)

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

See Rocamadour guide
Souillac

Souillac

at 11 km (direction north-north-west)

The town of Souillac is enjoyable to explore, and well placed to explore the...

See Souillac guide
 
 
Gourdon (Lot)

Gourdon (Lot)

at 12 km (direction west)

The golden stone used to build much of the town of Gourdon brings much...

See Gourdon (Lot) guide
Chateau de Fenelon

Chateau de Fenelon

Castle at 15 km (direction west), in the Dordogne department

The chateau de Fenelon is half medieval and half renaissance, and sited in an...

See Chateau de Fenelon guide
Martel

Martel

at 15 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Martel guide
Gramat

Gramat

at 15 km (direction east)

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

See Gramat guide
 
 
Les Jardins de Cadiot

Les Jardins de Cadiot

Garden at 17 km (direction west-north-west), in the Dordogne department

The Jardins de Cadiot is a pretty garden in the Dordogne Valley near to...

See Les Jardins de Cadiot guide
Carlux

Carlux

at 17 km (direction west-north-west), in the Dordogne department

Carlux is a pretty village with the ruins of a castle in its centre....

See Carlux guide
Gouffre de Padirac

Gouffre de Padirac

Cave at 18 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Gouffre de Padirac guide
Carennac

Carennac

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Carennac guide
 
 
Carennac Church of Saint Peter and cloister

Carennac Church of Saint Peter and cloister

Church at 19 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Carennac Church of Saint Peter and cloister guide
Les Jardins d'eau

Les Jardins d'eau

Garden at 21 km (direction west), in the Dordogne department

The Jardins d'eau in Carsac-Aillac is a stunning water garden with a lovely water...

See Les Jardins d'eau guide

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Markets in and near Cales

  • Souillac: market Friday (11km)
  • Gourdon (Lot): market Thursday - seasonal market only (12km)
  • Gourdon (Lot): market Saturday (12km)
  • Martel: market Wednesday & Saturday (15km)
  • Vayrac: market Thursday & Saturday (21km)
  • Domme: market Thursday (25km)
  • Bretenoux: market Tuesday (26km)
  • Sarlat: market Wednesday & Saturday all day (27km)
  • Meyssac: market Tuesday & Friday (29km)
  • Cazals: market Sunday (31km)

More information about Cales, Midi-Pyrenees

Tourist attractions near Cales, France

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

Grand sites of France

Heritage sites

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

National Monuments

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

Regional Natural Parcs

Churches and religious monuments

  • Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac) (10km)
  • Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon) (12km)
  • Eglise de Saint Pierre (Carennac) (19km)
  • Eglise notre-Dame de Nativité (Cenac-et-Saint-Julien) (26km)
  • Cathédrale Saint-Sardos (Sarlat) (27km)
  • Abbaye de Saint Amand de Coly (Saint-Amand-de-Coly) (36km)
  • Eglise de Saint Léonce (Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere) (42km)
  • Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Belves) (42km)

Remarkable gardens

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

Sites of natural beauty

Towns of Art and history

Zoo and/or wildlife park

  • Le rocher des aigles (eagles) (6km)
 
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Geography and distances

Cales is in the south of France at 41 kilometres from Cahors, the department capital (general information: Cales is 454 kilometres from Paris).

Geographical Information

Commune: Cales

Canton: Payrac

Arrondissement: Gourdon

Department: Lot

Region: Midi-Pyrenees

New region: Occitanie

Postcode: 46350

Distance to Cales

from Cahors (prefecture): 41 km

from Paris: 454 km

from Calais: 683 km

from Nice: 473 km

from Bordeaux: 167 km

from Strasbourg: 632 km

Getting here

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

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Lacave, Payrac, Pinsac and Reilhaguet.

This page in French: Visiter Cales

 
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