Villages in the area

Developed around a prieuré connected with the abbey Saint Martial of Limoges.

An 11th century bridge crosses the river Célé which flows through the village where the Saint Pierre church was built in the 12th and 13th...

Its name is said to come from the expression “bederio” or “bedorio” which means “to see far” .

This tiny village with its 105 inhabitants

Cajarc is situated 20 minutes drive from Figeac. Below tall cliffs, it occupies a former meander in the river Lot, abandoned by the river...

An idea for a walk.

Founded in the 11th century around the castle, the village has two ramparts

By the way, did you know that a variety of walnut is called “Camburat”?

Capdenac Gare owes its existence to the development of rail transport with a major hub set up in 1858 sending trains in 5 different directions :...

Capdenac le Haut has been occupied since Neolithic times

Half-way between Figeac and Cajarc, Carayac is typical of the villages of the Causse.

Several members of the Cardaillac family were appointed bishop of Cahors : Géraud 3rd in the 11th century and Guillaume around 1208.

On the southern banks of the river Lot, the community comprises several old villages.

Notice the 17th century buildings, the gothic church has been considerably altered.

A number of vestiges of the Gallo Roman history of the village can be seen in the Town Hall.

The church in Felzins has left little trace of its past, however the Romanesque chapel in Guirande has retained the trace of its legends.

Built around a Benedictine priory rivalled Figeac for its trade. A number of vestiges of its past are still visible in the village.

The village developed around the Romanesque style Saint Pierre church, occupying a former Gallo-Roman burial place.

Gréalou is on the Via Podiensis, the pilgrim’s way to Compostela.

The castle of Larroque Toirac has retained its medieval defensive system despite having been taken by the English troops several times during...

 The 12th century castle, largely rebuilt in the 19th century, is not open to visitors.

 Three rivers surround the village the Célé, the Veyre and the Bervezou.

Lissac on the banks of the Drauzou river

In a secluded valley, the charming village of Lunan was the site of a 13th century monastery later transferred to Figeac.

The prosperous abbey, like the abbey of Conques, was built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Rocamadour used to belong to the abbey, long...

There is a annual pilgrimage to the little Notre Dame de Pitié chapel situated on the edge of the village.

In a wooded valley on the outskirts of Figeac

The 17th century church is covered by wooden structure and has retained some of its Romanesque elements.

The houses have been renovated in keeping with the village, the rural constructions preserved ...

The history of the village reflects that of the region.

The church has are over 50 carved capitals, Byzantine style decoration and enigmatic inscriptions.

The ruined 13th century feudal castle, dolmens, caves, troglodyte houses and the Romanesque church.

The old stone buildings, the dolmens and the windmill in Saint Chels give a good idea of a typical village on the Causse.

The church, which has parts dating back to the 12th century, has preserved a superb carved tympanum representing Adam and Eve and the Fall of...

A number of dolmens and burial mounds attest to early settlement here.

Originally belonging to the abbey in Figeac, the 11th century fortified church is a fine example of early Romanesque architecture and...

And of the brook of Tournhac to welcome on their banks the fishermen and the followers of the stroll at the water's edge.

The church was altered at the end of the 19th century.