Cahors, a destination of choice in the Lot

Are you looking for the ideal place for your holidays or for your tourist stays near the Bretenoux campsite in the Lot? Ca hors is a good choice. Indeed, even though there are several attractive towns in France, Cahors has elements that make it stand out.

Cahors, on the road to Santiago de Compostela

Cahors is a commune in the southwest of France. It is the smallest prefecture among those of the 13 departments that make up the Occitanie Region. Main city of the Lot department and historic center of Quercy, Cahors has about 20,000 inhabitants called Cadurciens.

Located in a meander of the Lot and surrounded by steep and barren limestone hills, this historic town is home to a great diversity of monuments, mainly inherited from Roman times and the Middle Ages. The city's landmarks include the historic center, Saint-Étienne Cathedral, the Roman walls and the famous Valentré Bridge, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it is part of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela .

Learn more about Cahors

Besides that, Cahors is famous for its wine and gastronomy. It has also been awarded the "City of Art and History" label. Its economy depends on the service sector, making Cahors the economic center of the Lot department.

Cahors has a rich history dating back to Celtic times. The city's original name was Divona or Divona Cadurcorum. Divona was a spring, now called "the Carthusian Fountain," which was worshipped by the Cadurci, a Celtic people of Gaul before the Roman conquest in the 50s BC.

The Cadurci were among the last Celtic tribes to resist the Roman invasion. Cahors thus became a major Roman city, with numerous monuments whose remains are still visible today.

What tourist activities in Cahors ?

Currently, Cahors has become a popular tourist center where people come to enjoy its medieval quarter and the 14th century Valentré bridge. But apart from that, it is possible to carry out other interesting tourist activities in Cahors. As an example, you can find:

St. Stephen's Cathedral, which is a national monument;
the 14th century Church of Saint-Barthélemy;
the house of Henri IV or the Hôtel de Roaldès from the 15th century;
the Daurade district comprising the Hérétié house, the Dolive house, the Executioner's house, the barbican which once defended the Porte de la Barre;
the tower of the hanged;
the Duèze Palace;
etc

Other leisure activities in Cahors

The region around Cahors also produces wine, primarily robust and tannic red wine. You can therefore take advantage of your visit to taste some. In addition, the Cahors Blues Festival has been held every July since 1982. Attending this event is also an excellent activity for tourists.

Furthermore, Cahors is remarkable for its wide variety of leisure activities. If you are more athletic, you can enjoy activities such as cycling, horseback riding, golf, kayaking, and more.

Accommodation near Cahors

Indeed, Camping la Bourgnatelle can welcome you during your tourist stays. It offers a peaceful setting and is located close to shops. To get there from Cahors, you can take the train, the bus, or go by car. And you can rent campsites at affordable prices.

Around the campsite, you can:

enjoy a relaxing moment with your family by a beautiful river;
breathe cleaner, more natural air;
go swimming;
let the children play on the playgrounds designed especially for them;
enjoy the on-site restaurant;
etc.