Montvalent tourism and travel guide

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Visit Montvalent: highlights and tourist information

Montvalent 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 Montvalent in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Martel at 6 km and Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour at 9 km.

Montvalent, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Martel

at 6 km (direction )

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

See Martel guide

Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour

at 9 km (direction south)

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

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Sanctuary of Rocamadour

Church at 9 km (direction south)

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

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Rocamadour

at 9 km (direction south)

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

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Carennac

Most Beautiful Village at 10 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Carennac Church of Saint Peter and cloister

Church at 10 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Gouffre de Padirac

Cave at 11 km (direction east)

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

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Souillac

at 11 km (direction west)

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

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Gramat

at 14 km (direction south-east)

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

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Loubressac

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction east)

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

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Chateau de Castelnau-Bretenoux

Castle at 15 km (direction east)

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

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Autoire

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction east)

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

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Curemonte

Most Beautiful Village at 17 km (direction north-east), in the Correze department

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

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Bretenoux

at 18 km (direction east)

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

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Reserve excursions near Montvalent

Map of places to visit near Montvalent

Markets in and near Montvalent

• Martel: market Wednesday & Saturday (6km)
• Vayrac: market Thursday & Saturday (10km)
• Souillac: market Friday (11km)
• Bretenoux: market Tuesday (18km)
• Meyssac: market Tuesday & Friday (20km)
• Gourdon (Lot): market Thursday - seasonal market only (20km)
• Gourdon (Lot): market Saturday (20km)
• Sarlat: market Wednesday & Saturday all day (32km)
• Monceaux-sur-Dordogne: market Thursday - seasonal market only (32km)
• Brive-la-Gaillarde: market Tuesday all day & Thursday all day & Saturday all day (32km)

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Tourist attractions near Montvalent, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Rocamadour (9km)

Heritage sites

• Rocamadour basilique Saint-Sauveur (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (9km)
• Vezere Valley (40km)
• Gréalou dolmen de Pech-Laglaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
• Figeac Hopital St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Carennac (10km)
• Loubressac (15km)
• Autoire (16km)
• Curemonte (17km)
• Turenne (19km)
• Collonges-la-Rouge (20km)
• Domme (33km)
• La Roque-Gageac (35km)
• Saint-Amand-de-Coly (36km)
• Beynac (38km)
• Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere (44km)

National Monuments

• Castelnau-Bretenoux Chateau (16km)
• Chateau Montal (19km)
• Assier Chateau (31km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Gourdon (20km)
• Figeac (46km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Causses du Quercy (35km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Carennac) (10km)
• Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac) (11km)
• Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon) (20km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Sardos (Sarlat) (32km)
• Eglise notre-Dame de Nativité (Cenac-et-Saint-Julien) (34km)
• Abbaye de Saint Amand de Coly (Saint-Amand-de-Coly) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Léonce (Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere) (44km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac (26km)
• Jardins du château de Caudon (33km)
• Jardin de la Daille (36km)
• Jardins de Marqueyssac (37km)
• Jardins de l'Imaginaire (37km)
• Jardins de l'Albarède (37km)
• Jardins du château de Losse (42km)
• Jardin de Conty (46km)
• Jardins du château de Hautefort (56km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gouffre de Padirac (11km)
• Gouffre des Vitarelles (19km)
• Gouffre de la Fage (26km)

Towns of Art and history

• Sarlat (32km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Donzenac (39km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Le rocher des aigles (eagles) (9km)

Geography and distances

Montvalent is in the south of France at 50 kilometres from Cahors, the department capital (general information: Montvalent is 445 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Baladou, Creysse, Floirac, Lacave, Mayrac, Meyronne and Saint-Sozy.

This page in French: Visiter Montvalent