A calm and wild environment that will welcome you as it should. The Lot department is known for its many vineyards and great food. But with a little curiosity you can discover near the Village des Cigales beautiful sites, such as the towns of Rocamadour, Cahors, St Cirq, Penne d'Agen, Montcuq, Lauzerte, and many others. But especially, you will discover its legendary local Southwest cuisine such as the foie gras, Rocamadour cheese, the Quercy lamb, saffron, melon and of course truffles...
For families, many activities are offered nearby. We are sure you will spend a good holiday at the Village des Cigales.
A masterpiece of medieval military architecture. Many activities are offered throughout the year!
CAHORS :
As a point raised on the horizon, the city of Cahors from the top of the Mont St Cyr appears from behind the clouds. Capital of the Lot department, Cahors is a must.
ST-CIRQ-LAPOPIE :
St-Cirq-Lapopie is elected in 2012 "favorite French village." A masterpiece that looks like a movie set where time seems not to have taken hold.
A few minutes drive from the village des Cigales, the Museum of Old Mechanical in Cazals takes you through the last century. From 1900 to nowadays, the whole evolution of the rural "Lotois".
Great wood, powerful bronzes, prints, photos, documents created by Ossip Zadkine are showed in the museum in his workshop by Arques. Temporary exhibitions of contemporary art are held seach summer from early July to late September.
Imagine a lagoon, where 150 million years ago a hungry turtle was looking for small crustaceans, where a crocodile is heading towards the sea, imagine a Pterosaur walking in a mudflat. You can discover this gem of paleontology in its building with a photovoltaic roof. Entertainment all year.
6 themed gardens to discover, 1 dry garden, garden decoration (different themes each year)