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Interesting places to visit
Shopping
Outdoor Activities
Gastronomy

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Interesting places to Visit

Towns and Villages : 
Tournon d'Agenais picturesque hill top town.
Puy l'Eveque - 'The Bishop's Well'  don't miss the view from across the river. Some quaint 13th 14th & 15th century buildings 12th century tower.
Cahors - the famous Valentré bridge over the river Lot, tiny streets in the old part of the town, a fine cathedral, museum of the resistance, lively cafés, open air theatre. You can take a guided tour on the little train.
Penne D'Agenais with its fine Basilica.
St Cirq Lapopie - one of the most beautiful villages in France perched on a cliff on the side of the Lot, stunning views across the river, 12th century church, tiny shops and ancient houses.
Rocamadour The most famous site in the Lot, clinging to the cliff face, superb views, fascinating old town steeped in history, many interesting things to see

Chateaux
Bonaguil - spectacular 15th century medieval castle and quaint little town. Don't miss the festival and fireworks display at the end of July
Grezels  - 13th Century built by the bishops of Cahors, hosts a wine museum 
Cenevieres - near St Cirq Lapopie.  Beautiful chateau with fine interiors.
Biron - 13th century castle 

Caves
Pech Merle - fascinating prehistoric cave paintings
Padirac - spectacular rock formations, amazing underground river trip
Grotte de Roland - Montcuq - visit the home of the prehistoric cave bears
Fontirou - near Agen - stalagmites and stalagtites

Other interesting things to do
Enjoy a river trip on the river Lot from Fumel, Cahors  or Bouzies
Take the train from Cahors along the valley to St Cirq Lapopie. The railway winds its way along the sides of the river and offers wonderful views
Visit the open air museum at Cuzals, discover life on the farm throughout the centuries, old farm machinery, crafts, reconstructions and more.
Children will love the Walibi water amusement park near Agen.
Throughout the summer there are craft and antiques fairs, village fêtes, concerts exhibitions and more...........

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Shopping

You can buy fresh free range eggs and milk from a nearby farm. 

In the village, about 5 minutes drive there is a village shop which sells home made bread and an amazing selection of goods. 

In Mauroux (4kms) there is a baker, general store and car repair shop.

Fumel a large town with a variety of shops supermarkets and all services is at 10 kms. 

There are open air markets in the villages and towns nearly every day of the week, selling wonderful fresh fruit, vegetables and farm products as well as craft stalls, clothing and all sorts of other interesting things !

Montcuq (Sunday), Libos (Thursday), and Prayssac (Friday) are a must. 

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Walking : Enjoy  lovely country walks all around the house, there are nearly 50 kms of marked trails in the area.

Swimming : as well as enjoying the swimming pool, there are several lakes, the best being at Montaigu de Quercy (15 kms). This has a sandy beach, childrens play area, a water slide, table tennis, inflatables and pedalos for hire.

Horse Riding : You can hire a horse by the hour, or for the whole day, of take part in an organised ride with others. The nearest riding stable is 5 kms away and there are ponies for smaller children and families at Monsempron (15 kms). Riding trails go through the woods and  offer wonderful views. 

Tennis: there is a tennis court in Serignac and another at Mauroux so don't forget to bring your racquet.

Cycling :  The roads are fairly traffic free so cycling is a pleasure. Off road cycling on marked trails is a lot of fun, bikes can be hired from Fumel and Vire sur Lot.

Fishing : Fishing permits are available for the river Lot or, give the family a treat and take them fishing at the lake at the Moulin de Guiral at St Martin le Redon ( 20 kms). The lake is stocked with trout, rods and bait are free, and you only pay for what you catch. 

Canoeing and Watersports :  The Lot, and the Célé offer everything that canoeists could want, clear waters, breathtakingly beautiful valleys, peace and quiet.  The nearest is on the river Lot at Puy l'Eveque (12 kms) and at Luzech (25kms) where they also have windsurfing and motor boats for hire.  

Hang Gliding : Douelle (25 kms) Take a few lessons before jumping off the cliff and soaring across the valley!

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Gastronomy

Wine
Cahors wine is deep red full bodied and ages wonderfully well. Take the opportunity to stock up and buy directly from the vineyard. Some of the finest of the Cahors vineyards are very close.

Take a guided tour at Chateau Latuc (4kms) and find out how wine is made. Enjoy the finesse of the Prestige (aged in oak barrels). The Vin de Pays is soft and fruity, red, white, and rosé, great for every day drinking on holiday. At Chateau Latuc you can also rent your own a row of vines.

Chateau de Chambert and Chateau Laur at Floressas (4 kms)

Chateau de Cedre on the road to Puy L'Eveque. Wines here enjoy a fine reputation, rich, concentrated and well  structured, perfect for aging.

For a more traditional Cahors try Clos Triguedina (Puy L'Eveque), Chateau Eugenie (Albas), and Chateau Vincens (Luzech)

Restaurants
Top Class (Michelin rosette or similar) 
Le Gindreau (St Medard Catus),
Chateau de Mercues (near Cahors) 
Le Balandre (Cahors) 
Marco (La Magdelaine just the other side of Cahors)
La Toque Blanche (Pujols near Villeneuve sur Lot), 
L'Aubergade, Puymirol (near Agen)

Outstanding
Le Vert (Mauroux) fine traditional cuisine - just 4 kms away
Le Rendez-vous (Cahors)
La Maison sur La Place (Penne d'Agenais)
On Dirait Le Sud (Moncuq)

Nearest
Les Voisins just 2 kms away a fun place to eat for all the family, barbecue and buffet style eating, themed evenings

Also highly recommended for authentic local cooking
Hotel / Restaurant les Voyageurs - Tournon d'Agenais
Le Beffroi - In the main square at Tournon d'Agenais
Café de France (Montcuq)
La Source Bleu (Touzac)
Hotel le Belleview (Puy L'Eveque)
Cafe Restaurant La Terrasse - Grezels (good value)

Regional Specialities
Duck - try magret (duck breast), confit (preserved duck or goose) and the amazing
Foie Gras from this region. Visit the Mas du Saby in Mauroux where they win medals each year.
Truffles. The truffle market in Lalbenque takes place in December January and February
Quercy Lamb - famous for its fine flavour
Cabecou de Rocamadour - little goats cheeses, try them toasted on a bed of salad leaves
Prunes - Pruneaux d'Agen - visit the museum of the prune at Granges sur Lot
Walnuts and walnut oil - wonderful in salads
Honey
Tourtière - a tart made of flaky,  filo-type pastry filled with apples and rhum
Strawberries - try the wonderful  "garriguettes"
Melons

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