The Lot and its discoveries

Welcome to Occitanie

Aerial view of the Lot Valley with river and hills

Cahors – Capital of the Lot


Cahors, with its legendary Valentré Bridge, Saint-Étienne Cathedral, lively market and medieval streets, invites you to discover the authentic charm of South-West France.

Gourmet products from the Lot: walnuts, honey and local specialties

The gourmet Lot




During your gourmet discoveries, you will taste local specialties such as Rocamadour goat cheese, truffles, chestnuts, walnuts, saffron, Quercy melon and foie gras.

Aerial view of the Lot Valley with river and hills

The tourist Lot




Discover remarkable sites such as the Padirac Chasm, the Lacave caves, Pech-Merle, Cougnac, the bastides of the Lot, Montcabrier, Montfaucon, the castles of Bonaguil, Castelnau-Bretenoux and Montal, as well as beautiful villages like Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Rocamadour, Puy-l’Évêque and Gourdon.

Nature hiking in the Lot region

The Lot for outdoor adventures




Whether you enjoy cycling or walking with family or friends, the Lot Valley offers many beautiful routes: the 7 Churches trail, the Cavagnac trail, the GR36 and the prehistoric dolmen circuit.


You can also enjoy family activities such as the Prehistory Park, the zoological reserves of Calviac and Rocamadour, horse riding in Lacapelle-Cabanac, Cap Nature in Cahors or canoeing and kayaking in Puy-l’Évêque.

Domaine du Cardou

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More ideas for visits



If you wish to continue exploring, the Périgord region, with its breathtaking panoramas and rich heritage, is well worth a visit.


Each place has its own perfect light and atmosphere: mornings for Castelnaud and Beynac, afternoons for La Roque-Gageac and Sarlat, with their magnificent botanical gardens such as Eyrignac, Latour-Marliac and Marqueyssac, and unforgettable sunsets over Beynac and the Dordogne Valley.


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Domaine du Cardou welcomes you to comfortable gîtes and guest rooms in the heart of an authentic, gourmet and unspoiled region.