Guidebook for Cahus
Sightseeing
The second most visited site outside Paris, this is a medieval wonder and a must see for anyone visiting the area
526 locals recommend
Rocamadour
The second most visited site outside Paris, this is a medieval wonder and a must see for anyone visiting the area
Lovely picturesque village sitting on the river bank, with history, restaurants and it's own story...handy for a trip to the Tours de Merle as well
52 locals recommend
Argentat-sur-Dordogne
Lovely picturesque village sitting on the river bank, with history, restaurants and it's own story...handy for a trip to the Tours de Merle as well
Amazing views from this hilltop medieval town. Combine this with a trip to Pech Merle
357 locals recommend
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Amazing views from this hilltop medieval town. Combine this with a trip to Pech Merle
Better cave paintings than Lascaux, these are the originals. Make sure you reserve your place, as numbers are limited. Also visit St Cirque on the same trip.
108 locals recommend
Pech Merle
Better cave paintings than Lascaux, these are the originals. Make sure you reserve your place, as numbers are limited. Also visit St Cirque on the same trip.
World famous cave painting site. Man has been holidaying in this area for thousands of years and here's the evidence.
454 locals recommend
Lascaux II
World famous cave painting site. Man has been holidaying in this area for thousands of years and here's the evidence.
On the pilgrimage route to Santiago di Compostella, the abbey has one of the best tympanum ever created.
137 locals recommend
Conques
On the pilgrimage route to Santiago di Compostella, the abbey has one of the best tympanum ever created.
Food Scene
Wonderful historical village set on the banks of the Dordogne river, this is a centre for canoeing/kayaking and just a great place to see. Within cycling distance too !
56 locals recommend
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Wonderful historical village set on the banks of the Dordogne river, this is a centre for canoeing/kayaking and just a great place to see. Within cycling distance too !
Gagnac-sur-Cère
With 3 restaurants, this is the closest place to dine in style
Everything Else
Our local town, with some sections of the original wall still in place. Markets, bars, cafes, restaurants and even a few shops. Come to the Bistro Quai on tuesday evenings.
13 locals recommend
Bretenoux
Our local town, with some sections of the original wall still in place. Markets, bars, cafes, restaurants and even a few shops. Come to the Bistro Quai on tuesday evenings.
Our local ski resort. No skiing in the summer, but fabulous walks and really good cycling. Take the cable car to the top for views of the extinct volcanoes.
36 locals recommend
Le Lioran
Place du TéléphériqueOur local ski resort. No skiing in the summer, but fabulous walks and really good cycling. Take the cable car to the top for views of the extinct volcanoes.
Lovely town with (for the area) lively night life. Visit the market and then have a meal at one of the restaurants in the square
29 locals recommend
Saint-Céré
Lovely town with (for the area) lively night life. Visit the market and then have a meal at one of the restaurants in the square
Just a lovely town; it's got everything. The birthplace of Champollion, who translated hieroglyphics.
131 locals recommend
FIGEAC
Just a lovely town; it's got everything. The birthplace of Champollion, who translated hieroglyphics.
This 2nd World War monument is at times awe inspiring and also disturbing. Do the research, do the visit and you'll understand.
172 locals recommend
Oradour-sur-Glane
This 2nd World War monument is at times awe inspiring and also disturbing. Do the research, do the visit and you'll understand.
Glanes
Our local vineyard and winery
Our biggest local town and the main train line from Paris. Lovely centre with my favourite chocolate shop. We can fetch you from here, if you wish. The local airport is served from Paris and London
137 locals recommend
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Our biggest local town and the main train line from Paris. Lovely centre with my favourite chocolate shop. We can fetch you from here, if you wish. The local airport is served from Paris and London
Limoges
The centre of porcelain production and also one of our local airports.
Rodez
Ryanair fly here. Magnificent cathedral and close to Conques