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Cordes-Sur-CielLot-et-Garonne Towns  The quality of towns and villages here gives the Dordogne a good run for its money! It possesses some real gems, several of which are considered to be the prettiest villages in the whole of France, such as Cordes-sur-Ciel, Puy l'Eveque or our personal favourite St Cirq-Lapopie.  No visit to Lot-et-Garonne can be complete without spending at least some time in one or other of these!

St Cirq-LapopieSt Cirq-Lapopie     Beautiful!

Location: 30km east of Cahors on the D40, on the south bank of the river Lot.
General Info: French only website of the tourist office:
Description: So many villages in this area are described as “
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” but St Cirq-Lapopie is demanding of even St Cirq-Lapopie viewmore compliments.  A village perché, it has an excellent position overlooking the river Lot.  There are some lovely shops and restaurants and the village is not overly commercialised, nor is it overrun by tourists.
Our recommendations: There are some pleasant walks alongside the river starting from the village – details from the tourist office.
For the children: There is a nice children’s play area beside the river below the town.

Our favourite towns in Lot-et-Garonne:

           - Beauville
           - Cahors
           - Cordes-sur-Ciel
           - Najac
           - Penne
           - Puy l'Evêque
           - St Cirq-Lapopie

If you fancy a special trip, head to Rocamadour to the north east of this region - but get there early as the crowds will soon arrive!

External websites on Lot-et-Garonne & Tarn:
- Lot Tourist Authority
- Tarn Web Guide
- Aveyron Tourist Authority

You may be interested in our section on the Dordogne which is within a day trip's reach from Lot-et-Garonne.
Chosen by our children:

     - Top Attractions in the Lot-et-Garonne
     - Top ten Holiday destinations in France