Guidebook for Montcabrier
Sightseeing
A castle not like any other. Picnic area and choice of restaurants nearby (the best being "Le Ménestral" and "L'atelier de Marlyse").
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Castell de Bonaguil
A castle not like any other. Picnic area and choice of restaurants nearby (the best being "Le Ménestral" and "L'atelier de Marlyse").
One of the most picturesque villages on this part of the Lot Valley (from the lower town, cross the river, and you will be rewarded with the best view). Nearby Virebent porcelain factory recommended.
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Puy-l'Évêque
One of the most picturesque villages on this part of the Lot Valley (from the lower town, cross the river, and you will be rewarded with the best view). Nearby Virebent porcelain factory recommended.
Famous for its 10th century crypt (key available at the tourist office).
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Duravel
Famous for its 10th century crypt (key available at the tourist office).
The images in this cave are some 27,000 years old. Pech Merle is one of the major prehistoric sites in S.W. France. It is an hour and a half drive to the site from Montcabrier. You should combine Pech Merle with a visit to St. Cirq Lapopie nearby.
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Pech Merle
The images in this cave are some 27,000 years old. Pech Merle is one of the major prehistoric sites in S.W. France. It is an hour and a half drive to the site from Montcabrier. You should combine Pech Merle with a visit to St. Cirq Lapopie nearby.
One of the most picturesque villages of France with its medieval buildings perched high on a cliff that plunges down to the Lot River. The writer and co-founder of the surrealist movement, André Breton, owned a house in the village and he invited many of his friends like Man Ray and Juliette Greco to come and stay.
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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
One of the most picturesque villages of France with its medieval buildings perched high on a cliff that plunges down to the Lot River. The writer and co-founder of the surrealist movement, André Breton, owned a house in the village and he invited many of his friends like Man Ray and Juliette Greco to come and stay.
Everything Else
Excellent Cahors vineyards in this area, and a Belgian chocolate shop (chocolates made on site, free samples!)
Vire-sur-Lot
Excellent Cahors vineyards in this area, and a Belgian chocolate shop (chocolates made on site, free samples!)
Essentials
Avenue de la Gare
One of the best farmers' markets in southwest France : Thursday mornings.