Gîtes in Cahors

Discover Cahors during your holiday

From your gîte in Cahors, set off to explore this beautiful town. Start with the magnificent Pont Valentré, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This medieval bridge will charm you with its three beautiful towers. You can cross it and watch from the banks of the Lot. A little further on, you'll find the Chartreux fountain, a limestone resurgence with crystal-clear waters and a rich history. Today, it supplies the town of Cahors with drinking water. Now head for the historic centre of Cahors, which is protected as a Remarkable Heritage Site. Discover the sublime Cathédrale Saint-Étienne with its two domes, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And don't miss the Gothic-style cloister. Every Saturday morning, at the foot of the cathedral, you can enjoy one of France's most beautiful markets, featuring a host of local producers. Stop for a few minutes to discover pastis, a typical apple-based cake. Then wander through the town's many narrow streets to appreciate the medieval town. Stop off at the craft shops and one of the many restaurants to discover the specialities of the Lot. After a good meal, head for the Villa Cahors Malbec Lounge. This is the place to go for information and wine tasting. How can you stay in a Cahors gîte and not taste Cahors wine? Visit the Villa Cahors Malbec Lounge to taste wine and learn more about the history of wine and the Cahors vineyards. To continue on the history theme, the Musée de la Résistance de la Déportation et de la Libération (Museum of Resistance, Deportation and Liberation) in the Lot department opens its doors to you. It tells the story of the birth and development of the Resistance in the Lot, the resulting deportations and persecutions, the battles of the Liberation and finally the epic story of the Free French from Brazzaville to Berlin. Round off your visit to Cahors on holiday with a boat trip to discover the Lot in a different way. Cahors is the ideal place to spend your holiday. For pilgrims, it's an essential stop-off on the main route to Santiago de Compostela, the Via Podiensis. For a successful holiday, all you need to do is rent a gîte in Cahors.

Activities near Cahors

Wondering what to do near Cahors? The answer is simple. For starters, you can head to the magnificent village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, listed as one of "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France". Take a stroll through the beautiful medieval streets and soak up the village's history. From Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, you can walk along the beautiful Chemin du Halage. Once you've done that, you can relax in your Cahors gîte with swimming pool. From your gîte in Cahors, you can head to Puy-l'Evêque. This is another beautiful medieval village on the banks of the River Lot. It lies at the heart of the Cahors AOC. So you may be lucky enough to visit a vineyard and taste some Cahors wine. Then, after a peaceful night's sleep in your comfortable gîte, set off to discover the prehistoric Grotte du Pech-Merle. In less than an hour from your holiday accommodation in Cahors, you can discover this marvel. Step back in time to marvel at over 70 authentic animal and human figures. To continue, take a trip to Luzech. Put on your trainers and set off on a hike to get some great views of the village. You can also discover several vineyards producing Cahors AOC wine, as well as the Tour de l'Impernal. Round off your holiday by setting off from your accommodation in Cahors to discover other villages perched on the banks of the river. Among the Clévacances-labelled gîtes, you'll be able to find the quality accommodation you need for your holiday in Cahors.