Villa Holidays in South West France |
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Le Moulin, St Denis Catus, Cahors |
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Local Amenities St Denis Catus is situated some 15 Kms North West of Cahors and some 12 Kms from Junction 57 on the A20 autoroute. The village has a bar and simple restaurant. The neighbouring village of Catus is only 3.5 Kms down the valley. Here you will find an excellent bakery, butchers, newsagent, small supermarket and a cashpoint. Catus has a restaurant. A Post Office and Tourist Office are also located in the village. Every Tuesday there is a market which provides a colourful insight to the wealth of local produce and culture. |
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The Area |
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Old buildings in Catus |
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The lake at Catus offers tennis, canoeing, boating and mini golf. |
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The River Lot provides the more adventurous watersports enthusiast with a range of activities. There are a number of golf courses within reasonable driving distance. |
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The market in Cahors takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It provides a fascinating insight into the culture and produce of the local area. |
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The fascinating old Roman market town of Cahors, almost surrounded by the River Lot, offers the visitor a myriad of old buildings and streets to explore. Many of these date back to Roman times. The famous Pont Valentre which spans the River Lot is now preserved for pedestrians. |
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And finally:- The Vineyards of Cahors |
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