Tourism

• Figeac and the Champollion Museum:

Sub-prefecture of the Lot and second largest agglomeration in the department with a population close to 10,000 inhabitants ( Cahors being the prefecture with a little more than 20,000 souls ) and crossed by the Célé , a tributary of the Lot which it meets a few kilometers downstream in the commune of Bouziès, FIGEAC is a very endearing medieval town rich in its 1200 years of history .

If there is one visit not to be missed among the number of proposals from the Figeac Tourist Office it is that of its Museum of World Writings which begins with a tribute to the famous Egyptologist Jean-François Champollion , a native of the city and continues with a discovery of the history of writing through times and cultures.

• The castles :

The castle heritage of the Lot department and more broadly of the region is rich in "a thousand and one" monuments and will take you on a journey through time from the beginnings of the Middle Ages to the present day, passing through some essential representatives of the Renaissance (Assier and Montal)

• The City of Rocamadour and its Music Festival:

Is it still necessary to present the Marian city of Rocamadour, the world-famous jewel of the Lot which attracts pilgrims and lovers of exceptional architecture from all over the world.

The city is only about thirty minutes by car from the house .

Remember that its success goes hand in hand with very high tourist numbers in high season, do not hesitate to ask us for advice on the best periods to visit during your stay.

The 19th edition of the Rocamadour Festival will take place from ? At ? August 2024 (dates and program to come in January 2024).

Don't hesitate to enjoy your stay with us and reserve your concert tickets.

NB:As your hosts themselves have planned to attend certain concerts, on these evenings, dinners will not be offered and arrivals must take place before 6:00 p.m. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

A short stay at the Enclos Secrets in September will allow you to attend the magical and unforgettable spectacle of the Rocamadour hot air balloons !

• The 8 most beautiful villages in France in the Lot:

Eight of the most beautiful villages in France await your visit in the Lot, namely:

Martel

Rocamadour

Carennac

Loubressac

Autoire

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

Capdenac-Le-Haut

Cardaillac

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  The Padirac Chasm:

The Gouffre de Padirac is the first underground natural heritage site in France. Although it is closed to visits during the winter period, its appeal is such that it is imperative to book your visit , via the website, in high season.

The constant temperature of 13°C which reigns there makes it a must-see tourist destination in the summer.

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  The Cave of Pech Merle:

Preserved for millennia, the Grotte du Pech Merle , an authentic masterpiece of prehistoric art, presents one of the most beautiful artistic expressions of humanity.

Its visit, like the Gouffre de Padirac, requires prior reservation via the website.

The constant temperature of 12°C in the cave requires you to wear warm clothing in summer.

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  The Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park - Unesco Global Geopark:

Les Enclos Secrets are located in the town of Livernon, itself located on the Causse de Gramat in which the Gouffre de Padirac was formed.

The Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park created in 1999 is mainly based on the territory of the Causses du Quercy since it encompasses from north to south the causses of Gramat , Saint-Chels , Limogne , but also includes part of Quercy white to the south and bites to the east on the heights of Limargue .

The territory is cut by several valleys including those of the Dordogne , Célé and Lot .

It has also been labeled a Global Geopark by UNESCO since 2017. The basis of this labeling lies, in particular, in the exceptional value represented by the phosphate mines (mines for extracting phosphate used as agricultural fertilizer). The Causses du Quercy have 300, including the Phosphatières du Cloup d'Aural , a visit to which represents a great tourist attraction.