Location: Lot in France
Nearest Airport:
Rodez at 45
Kilometres
Set amidst the stunning topography of South Western France, the Lot Valley is becoming a popular holiday destination. Travel is recommended year round for the warm weather from March to October and the mild and calm winter months. The Lot Valley is a paradise for walkers, road or mountain bike enthusiasts - for which there is plenty of storage.
Nearby is the historical riverside town of Figeac with Saturday markets and full range of shopping facilities. Wander round its narrow streets, enjoy a drink in the market square or a meal on the river, Figeac has something for everyone.
Activities include canoeing on the Célé, the Lot or the Tarn rivers or the Lac du Tolerme; horse riding; bird watching; swimming; visiting the prehistoric caves at Lacave, Pech Merle or Foissac; enjoying the local villages and market towns; and of course exploring the better known hilltop and cliffside towns of Rocamadour, St Cirq Lapopie, Cordes sur Ciel and Najac.