Major tourist towns nearby 🏰 Cahors: the historic capital of the Lot, famous for its Valentré bridge, medieval centre and famous vineyards. 🏯 Gourdon: hilltop town with a charming old centre and exceptional views over the Dordogne valley. 🏘️ Sarlat-la-Canéda: jewel of the Périgord Noir, known for its perfectly preserved medieval architecture. 🎨 Figeac: a town of art and history, the birthplace of Champollion, with a rich heritage and a lively market. The most beautiful listed villages 🌄 Saint-Cirq-Lapopie: listed as one of France's most beautiful villages, perched on a cliff above the Lot. 🏞️ Loubressac: medieval village with picturesque narrow streets offering spectacular views over the valley. 🌿 Autoire: charming village with a waterfall and impressive cliffs. 🏛️ Carennac: historic village overlooking the Dordogne, with a remarkable abbey. Cultural and sporting activities for all the family 🏰 Visit castles: Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux, Château de Bonaguil, Château de Fénelon... 🕸️ Caves and prehistoric sites: Gouffre de Padirac, Grottes de Cougnac, Pech Merle (cave paintings). 🌲 Adventure parks: tree climbing, canoeing on the Dordogne, horse riding. 🖼️ Museums: Champollion Museum in Figeac, Henri Martin Museum in Cahors. 🚴‍♂️ Sports activities: hiking on the GR trails, cycling on cycle paths, fishing, swimming in lakes and rivers, tennis court at Lavercantière. Must-see tourist sites 🏯 Rocamadour: spectacular medieval town built into the side of a cliff, a place of pilgrimage. 🌊 The Dordogne valley: magnificent scenery, authentic villages and water sports. 🌳 The Causses du Quercy Regional Nature Park: unspoilt nature, geological sites, typical villages. 🏘️ Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and the Lot: walks, local gastronomy and traditional markets. Hiking trails (GR and local circuits) 🥾 GR 6: crosses the Lot from north to south, passing near Lavercantière, ideal for experienced hikers. 🏞️ GR 65: the route of Santiago de Compostela, a historic itinerary passing through Cahors. 🚶‍♂️ Local trails: Landes du Frau circuit at Lavercantière, circuits around Gourdon, Sarlat and the Causses. Fishing spots 🐟 River Lot: renowned for trout, pike-perch and pike fishing. 🏞️ Swimming lakes nearby (Cazals, Gourdon) also offering fishing areas. 🐠 Small rivers and ponds in the Pays Bourian, perfect for family fishing. Accessibility - Stations, motorways and airports 🚉 Railway stations: Gourdon station (TGV and TER, Paris-Bordeaux-Toulouse links), Cahors station (TER). 🛣️ Motorways: A20 (Paris-Toulouse route), Gourdon exit then departmental roads to Lavercantière. ✈️ Airports: Brive-Souillac (national and European flights), Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (seasonal flights), Toulouse-Blagnac (international flights). Additional tourist attractions 🌌 Le Gouffre de Padirac: spectacular natural chasm with underground boat trip. 🌺 Les Jardins de Marqueyssac: famous hanging gardens with panoramic views over the Dordogne. 🏰 Château de Montal: Renaissance monument in a natural setting. 🏘️ The bastides of the Lot: fortified villages such as Montcabrier, Montcuq, with their medieval architecture.

🚗 Access by road: 🛣️ A20 motorway (Paris - Toulouse route): exit no. 56 Gourdon, then follow the D8 towards Lavercantière. 🏙️ From Cahors: take the D811, then the D8 towards Gourdon and Lavercantière. 🏞️ From Sarlat-la-Canéda: take the D703, then the D704 towards Gourdon, and follow the D8 to Lavercantière.