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Le Lot
ACTIVITIES
Activities
*Cultural*: prehistoric caves, remarkable villages, castles, ancient churches with their 13th-century bell towers, museums, art workshops, concerts and music festivals.
*Relaxation and Sport*: numerous hiking and horseback riding trails and mountain bike trails, combining sport and culture. Supervised swimming in the Lot River. Water sports including kayak and boat rentals (no license required), and fishing. A 15-minute drive away, Lake Montcuq, a Blue Flag-certified lake, offers a variety of activities for young and old.
*Culinary*: tasting local products, visiting the Cahors vineyards, traditional markets throughout the year (Montcuq on Sundays, Prayssac on Saturdays, etc.), and village restaurants with menus that exude local flavor and are affordable. Details of available activities, both individual and organized by various organizations, are updated regularly throughout the year by the Cahors Lot Valley Tourist Office .
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/agenda/
LIST OF THE REMARKABLE SITES TO VISIT
Office de tourisme du Lot
CASTLES
Bonaguil Castle
Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle
Cenevières Castle
Larroque-Toirac Castle
Montal Castle - St Jean Lespinasse
Assier Castle
MUSEUMS
Zadkine Museum in Arques
Henri Martin Museum in Cahors
Cuzals Departmental Ecomuseum
Champollion Museum in Figeac
Jean Lurçat Museum - St Laurent les Tours
Salviac Agricultural and Automobile Museum
Cardaillac Eclaté Museum
Cloup d'Aural Phosphate Quarries in Bach
CAVES & CHASES
Pech Merle Cave in Cabrerets
Cougnac Caves
Lacave Cave
Padirac Chasm
Grotte des Merveilles in Rocamadour
Grotte de Presque in Saint Céré
ANIMAL PARKS
Gramat Animal Park
Ecoparc du Rocher des Aigles in Rocamadour
Monkey Forest in Rocamadour
Durandal Park in Rocamadour
THEME PARKS
Cap Nature in Pradines
Cap Nature in Figeac
TRAINS & BOAT TRIPS
Haut Quercy railway in Martel (round trip)
Little train of Cahors
Little train of Figeac - Lou Fijagol
Boat promenade le Fenelon in Cahors
Boat promenade le Valentré in Cahors
Cruises from Saint-Cirq Lapopie to Bouzies
Inclined Elevator of Rocamadour
GALLERIES EXHIBITIONS
Heritage Space in Carennac
Heritage Space in Figeac
Cabazat Interpretation Space in Cahors
Maison des Arts Georges Pompidou in Cajarc
MONUMENTS & NATURAL SITES
Priory Cloister of Carennac
Pont Valentré in Cahors
Towpath of Bouziès
Marais de Bonnefont in Mayrinhac-Lentour
PALEONTOLOGY ARCHEOLOGY
Archeosite of Fieux
The Pterosaur Beach in Crayssac
The map of official river bathing sites where water quality is monitored, sometimes with developed and supervised beaches, can be found on the Lot tourist office website.
The Lot department has 24 official swimming areas, 13 of which are equipped and supervised.
The Lac Vert de Catus is also popular with anglers. They can enjoy the fish stocking carried out by the Lot Fishing Federation. A pontoon and swimming equipment, a tiralo®, are available for people with reduced mobility.
Perfect for a relaxing day with family or friends!!
MONTCUQ LAKE: SAINT-SERNIN LAKE
Located in the famous village of Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc, the Saint-Sernin lake is accessible year-round. Like a lagoon in the heart of the Quercy Blanc region, a true oasis in the minerality of the Quercy Blanc region, surrounded by sunflower fields and forest. With its turquoise blue water, this lake will charm you, perfect for spending your day and even your evening, as everything is designed to prolong your relaxation. Awarded the "Blue Flag" label, its water and environment are renowned for their quality! Fishermen, swimmers, and walkers are welcome around the lake, as everyone has access.
BY THE RIVER
The Lot and the Célé offer refreshing and relaxing swimming in the heart of nature. There are numerous natural swimming spots with impeccable water quality. Between cliffs, nature, and tranquility, there's nothing better for enjoying our rivers: little corners of paradise just the way we love them!
Swimming is a right, and everyone can swim in a natural environment as long as it's not prohibited. However, some swimming spots are official, with water quality monitoring and sometimes even equipped and supervised beaches.
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