Gouffre de Padirac

The Dordogne is within easy access and the market at Sarlat is worth a visit. Rocamadour and the Gouffre de Padirac are some 40 Kms to the North. Upstream from Cahors, the road follows the River Lot through dramatic and awe inspiring countryside towards St Cirq Lapopie, Cabrerets and the prehistoric caves of Pech Merle. All are well worth a visit. To the South are the spectacular deep gorges of the Aveyron and Tarn Rivers leading to the mediaeval towns of Cordes en ciel, (The village in the sky) and Albi with its painted cathedral and Toulouse Lautrec Museum.

Many old castles and historic sites provide the visitor with an array of interest and opportunity.

The whole region enjoys an abundance of good food. Particular specialities include duck, truffles and an array of different cheeses. Locally grown fruit and vegetables are plentiful and delicious. The smaller restaurants in the surrounding villages are well worth visiting and many produce amazing menus of great value, variety and quality. West of Cahors and spread over miles of countryside are the vineyards which produce the robust and distinctive Cahors Wine. These include the Chateau de Grezette owned by the Cartier family and Chateau Caix which belongs to the Danish Royal family.