Payrac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Gourdon (Lot) at 7 km from Payrac

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Visit Payrac: highlights and tourist information

Payrac 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 Payrac in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Gourdon (Lot) at 7 km and Chateau de Fenelon at 11 km.

Payrac, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Gourdon (Lot)

at 7 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Gourdon (Lot) guide

Chateau de Fenelon

Castle at 11 km (direction west-north-west), in the Dordogne department

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

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Souillac

at 11 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour

at 11 km (direction east)

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

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Sanctuary of Rocamadour

Church at 11 km (direction east)

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

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Rocamadour

at 11 km (direction east)

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

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Les Jardins de Cadiot

Garden at 13 km (direction north-west), in the Dordogne department

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

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Carlux

at 13 km (direction north-west), in the Dordogne department

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

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Les Jardins d'eau

Garden at 16 km (direction west-north-west), in the Dordogne department

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

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Carsac-Aillac

at 16 km (direction west-north-west), in the Dordogne department

Carsac-Aillac is home to the Jardins d'eau de Carsac and also has a lovely...

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Chateau de Montfort

Castle at 18 km (direction west), in the Dordogne department

Close to Sarlat, the Chateau de Montfort is an imposing setting above the river...

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Martel

at 19 km (direction north-east)

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

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Vitrac and Vitrac Port

at 20 km (direction west), in the Dordogne department

Vitrac is a quiet village next to Vitrac Port which has a river beach...

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Gramat

at 20 km (direction east)

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

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Markets in and near Payrac

• Gourdon (Lot): market Thursday - seasonal market only (7km)
• Gourdon (Lot): market Saturday (7km)
• Souillac: market Friday (11km)
• Martel: market Wednesday & Saturday (19km)
• Domme: market Thursday (20km)
• Sarlat: market Wednesday & Saturday all day (23km)
• Vayrac: market Thursday & Saturday (25km)
• Cazals: market Sunday (26km)
• Catus: market Tuesday (29km)
• Bretenoux: market Tuesday (32km)

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Tourist attractions near Payrac, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Rocamadour (11km)

Heritage sites

• Rocamadour basilique Saint-Sauveur (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (11km)
• Vezere Valley (36km)
• Cahors cathédrale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Cahors Pont-Valentré (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Gréalou dolmen de Pech-Laglaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
• Figeac Hopital St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Domme (20km)
• La Roque-Gageac (23km)
• Carennac (24km)
• Beynac (26km)
• Loubressac (27km)
• Autoire (28km)
• Turenne (30km)
• Curemonte (32km)
• Collonges-la-Rouge (32km)
• Saint-Amand-de-Coly (34km)
• Belves (37km)
• Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere (38km)
• Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (40km)

National Monuments

• Castelnau-Bretenoux Chateau (30km)
• Chateau Montal (31km)
• Assier Chateau (35km)
• Font-de-Gaume (38km)
• Decorated caves of the Vezere Valley (39km)
• Abri of Laugerie-Haute (39km)
• Abri de Cap Blanc (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Gourdon (7km)
• Figeac (50km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Causses du Quercy (30km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon) (7km)
• Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac) (11km)
• Eglise notre-Dame de Nativité (Cenac-et-Saint-Julien) (21km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Sardos (Sarlat) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Carennac) (24km)
• Abbaye de Saint Amand de Coly (Saint-Amand-de-Coly) (34km)
• Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Belves) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Léonce (Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere) (38km)
• Eglise de saint-Pierre (Audrix) (42km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du château de Caudon (20km)
• Jardin de la Daille (21km)
• Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac (23km)
• Jardins de l'Albarède (24km)
• Jardins de Marqueyssac (25km)
• Jardin de Conty (33km)
• Jardins du château de Losse (37km)
• Jardins de l'Imaginaire (39km)
• Jardins secrets de Cahors (39km)
• Jardins de la Bourlie (41km)
• Jardin de Planbuisson (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Cahors (39km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Gouffre de Padirac (23km)
• Gouffre des Vitarelles (23km)
• Gouffre de la Fage (34km)
• Grotte du Grand Roc (39km)

Towns of Art and history

• Sarlat (23km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Le rocher des aigles (eagles) (11km)

Geography and distances

Payrac is in the south of France at 39 kilometres from Cahors, the department capital (general information: Payrac is 456 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Anglars-Nozac, Cales, Fajoles, Lamothe-Fenelon, Loupiac, Nadaillac-de-Rouge, Reilhaguet, Rouffilhac and Saint-Projet.

This page in French: Visiter Payrac