Lot places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Lot department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Lot travel guide
Albas
Albas, a village on the Lot river, has a renowned wine festival each May See guide
Autoire
Autoire is very small but very pleasant to explore, while nearby you can admire thescenery of the Cirque d'Autoire See guide
Bretenoux
The town of Bretenoux has a medieval square, colombage houses and a river to explore See guide
Cabrerets
Cabrerets is a pretty village on the Célé river best known for the Grotte de Pech Merle See guide
Cahors
Best known for the famous Pont Valentre bridge, Cahors is a lively town which also has a small historic centre See guide
Cahors cathedral of Saint-Etienne
The cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Cahors is an unusual 12th century cathedral which has two domes and a roman style entrance among its features See guide
Cahors gardens
The secret gardens of Cahors are charming and following the garden route is a great way to see the sights of Cahors. See guide
Cajarc
The medieval centre of Cajarc make it a pleasant place to visit as you explore the Lot Valley and the Natural Parc of the Causses de Quercy See guide
Capdenac
Capdenac-le-Haut, another of the 'beautiful villages of France' is quite small but very picturesque See guide
Cardaillac
Cardaillac is a small, unspoiled village now listed among the 'most beautiful in France' See guide
Carennac
There are numerous architectural highlights and attractive buildings in Carennac, one of the 'most beautiful villages of France' See guide
Castelnau-Montratier
Castelnau-Montratier is a historic village with an imposing church and central square See guide
Chateau de Castelnau-Bretenoux
The Chateau de Castelnau-Loubressac is an imposing medieval castle built in red stone See guide
Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour
The Chemin de Croix at Rocamadour follwos a path through the woods from the sanctuary in the village to the cross on the clifftop See guide
Faycelles
Although quite small, take the time to stroll around Faycelles when you are in this region See guide
Figeac
The market town of Figeac has many interesting historic buildings and streets to explore - one of our favourite towns in this region See guide
Gouffre de Padirac
The Gouffre de Padirac is the most popular cave system in France See guide
Gourdon (Lot)
The golden stone used to build much of the town of Gourdon brings much of its charm, and there are also several pretty small villages close to hand See guide
Gramat
Gramat is a pleasant town to visit, and your children will enjoy the popular animal park here See guide
Lacapelle-Marival
The castle, medieval gateway and market hall are among the highlights in Lacapelle-Marival See guide
Loubressac
Both the unspoiled nature of the village and the beautiful views make the small village of Loubressac a great pleasure to visit See guide
Marminiac
Marminiac is a small village with a church, traditional market hall and a tower See guide
Martel
Numerous medieval towers and other fascinating buildings ensure that Martel retains its historic charm See guide
Montcuq
Montcuq is a pleasant small town with a big church in the Midi-Pyrénées See guide
Pont Valentré
Pont Valentré in Cahors is an impressive fortified bridge from the middle ages See guide
Puy-l'Eveque
Puy-l'Eveque is one of the most picturesque, and most visited, of the villages along the Lot Valley See guide
Rocamadour
One of the most visited destinations in France, Rocamadour is both an important pilgrimage destination and an exceptionally lovely little village See guide
Saint-Cere
Some of the highlights in Saint-Cere are rather hidden away, so take time to explore the back streets of this medieval town See guide
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is certainly among the most beautiful villages in France, with its riverside setting and lovely historic streets See guide
Sanctuary of Rocamadour
The Sanctuary in Rocamadour is a historic pilgrimage site See guide
Souillac
The town of Souillac is enjoyable to explore, and well placed to explore the eastern Dordogne and western Lot regions See guideFor more information see the Lot guide
Market towns & days in Lot
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Bretenoux: Tuesday
Cahors: Wednesday & Saturday
Catus: Tuesday
Cazals: Sunday
Figeac: Saturday
Gourdon (Lot): Saturday
Gourdon (Lot): Thursday (high season only)
Limogne-en-Quercy: Friday (high season only)
Limogne-en-Quercy: Sunday &
Martel: Wednesday & Saturday
Montcuq: Sunday
Prayssac: Friday
Puy-l'Eveque: Tuesday
Souillac: Friday
Vayrac: Thursday & Saturday
Tourist attractions to visit in Lot
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Le rocher des aigles (eagles)
4* Towns in Bloom
Cahors: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Gouffre de Padirac: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Cahors: See tourist guide
Figeac: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardins secrets de Cahors
Religious Monuments
Abbaye Sainte Marie (Souillac)
Eglise de Saint Pierre (Carennac)
Notre Dame des Cordeliers (Gourdon)
Regional Natural Parcs
Causses du Quercy: See tourist guide
National Monuments
Assier Chateau
Castelnau-Bretenoux Chateau
Chateau Montal
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Autoire: See tourist guide
Carennac: See tourist guide
Loubressac: See tourist guide
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Cahors cathédrale St Etienne (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Cahors Pont-Valentré (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Figeac Hopital St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Gréalou dolmen de Pech-Laglaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Rocamadour basilique Saint-Sauveur (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Grand Sites of France
Rocamadour: See tourist guide