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Saint-Cirq Lapopie
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Not far from Cahors, this is the best-known and most visited of all the medieval villages in the region. A must-see for tourism in the Lot.
Overview of Saint-Cirq Lapopie
Not far from Cahors, Saint-Cirq Lapopie is the best-known and most visited of all the medieval villages in the region. A must-see for tourism in the Lot.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Localisation: in the Lot department, a few kilometres east of Cahors.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 213 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 17.9 km².
- Altitude: 120 m to 389 m.
- Site internet: http://www.saint-cirqlapopie.com
History of Saint-Cirq Lapopie
What to See and Do
Saint-Cirq Lapopie is something of a "museum-village", set in a remarkable landscape with its steep, narrow streets, medieval houses, church, castle, and panoramic views over the Lot Valley and the Causse du Quercy.
Ganil Towpath
Carved into the cliffside, it offers a pleasant walk along the Lot River, which can also be explored on short cruises aboard the famous "gabares" (traditional boats).
Carved into the cliffside, it offers a pleasant walk along the Lot River, which can also be explored on short cruises aboard the famous "gabares" (traditional boats).
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