Attractions
The Hameau du Quercy is situated in the Lot between Cahors and Figeac, closed to the main tourist sites of Occitanie, as Saint-Cirq in Lot valley, The cave of Pech Merle in Célé valley, Rocamadour and the Gouffre of Padirac in Dordogne Valley and near to Aveyron, Conques, Belcastel and Najac.
Medieval villages, bastides, abbeys, castles, caves, chasms, gouffres, the local heritage is rich and varied.
you can find the main touristic sites on our interactive map.
Carennac
One of the most beautiful villages in France, 65Km, 1h
Loubressac
One of the most beautiful villages in France 55 Km, 55 min
Autoire
One of the most beautiful villages in France 50 Km, 50 min
Gouffre de Padirac
50 Km, 1h
City of Rocamadour
55 Km, 55 min
Cardaillac
One of the most beautiful villages in France, 20 Km, 20 min
Figeac
City of art and history, 12 Km, 15 min
Capdenac le haut
One of the most beautiful villages in France, 19 Km, 24 min
Medieval Bastide of Cajarc
16 Km, 15 min
Pech Merle cave
à 40 Km, 45 min
Saint Cirq Lapopie
The most beautiful village in France, 35 Km, 40 min
Cahors
The capital of Quercy, 65 Km, 1h
The Abbey of Conques
63 Km, 1h
Peyrusse le Roc castle
23 Km, 25 min
Belcastel castke
50 Km, 50 min
Villefranche de Rouergue
Royal Bastide, 28 Km, 30 min
Najac
Royal Fortress, 50 Km, 45 min
Sauveterre de Rouergue Bastide
70 Km, 1h15
Rodez
A city in the countryside, 65 Km, 1h
More informations :
- the official website of Tourism around Figeac
- the official website of Tourism in the LOT
- the most beautiful villages of the Lot
- Official site of Tourism in the AVEYRON
- Official site of the Regional Tourism Committee
Hobbies
You will enjoy walking on footpaths, cycling or mountain biking, boat trips on the Lot and canoe on the Cele, underground wonders, magnificent panoramic views from the top of white cliffs, or the green hills of Aveyron.
Located on the edge of the Regional Natural Park of Causses du Quercy, Frontenac is a Gallo-Roman village rocked by the Lot. At the heart of the village, several departures of hiking and mountain biking trails lead you to the forest plains of the Park and offer a magnificent view of the valley.
Sports activites
CANOE-KAYAC, CLIMBING, CANYONING...
KALAPcA LOISIRS
RIDING in Figeac
CLUB FIGEACOIS DU PONEY ET DU CHEVAL
Live an experience !
Discover a territory differently, share stories with a Greeter...
Special activities
- Test the paragliding !
- Fly in a hot air balloon !
Artistic hobbies
Cultural and tourist visits for the curious
- Entratz, visit with the locals
- The Regional Nature park's events : The complete diary
Renowned festivals
- Africajarc (multidisciplinary festival dedicated to Africa's cultures) every year at the end of July in Cajarc.
The flavours of the Lot
Home to excellent local produce and fine cuisine, the Lot tickles everyone's taste buds : From market stalls to the menus of gastronomic restaurants, black truffles, Rocamadour cheeses accompanied by a glass of Cahors wine, Quercy melons, saffron, or Quercy Farm Lamb are tasted and enjoyed…
During your stay you can enjoy « organic » tasty breakfasts that I make with local products. They are served in a dish designed and created especially for the Hamlet. You will enjoy the taste of fresh bread baked by Julien or Eric in a wood-fired oven, fresh fruit juices from the surrounding orchards, homemade jams cooked in traditional copper cauldrons, the famous cheese Tomme of Cayrac , my great-grandmother’s apple cake, nuts gathered from the hamlet. In all a great treat is promised for the morning taste buds.
Should you have any food intolerances or allergies please let me know and I will prepare a personal breakfast.