Cahors, enclosed by a meander in the Lot River and overlooked by rocky hills, was a flourishing commercial and university city in the Middle Ages and still retains precious vestiges of the past. As a tourist centre, the former capital of Quercy is an excellent starting point for tours of the Célé and Lot Valleys. Cahors is about 30 mins by car from the house. A bus service operates several times a day between Fumel and Cahors which includes a stop opposite the house.
The most well known landmark in Cahors is the Pont Valentré, shown above, built in the 14th Century.
The tourist office can be contacted on 05 65 53 20 65.
