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ESPAGNAC STE EULALIE
Things to see, things to do, things to taste nearby
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You are in the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and more precisely in the Célé Valley : on foot, by canoe or by bike, come and explore the valley, and don't forget your swimsuit to enjoy the beaches along the Célé!
Visit the magnificent Espagnac Priory, just 2 minutes from the house. Then explore the troglodyte village of St Sulpice, 10 minutes away, and Marcilhac-sur-Célé (15 minutes away), with its abbey and historic center.
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/les-incontournables-du-lot/villes-et-villages-du-lot
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/balades-et-randonnees/balades-a-pied/randonnees-a-pied-autour-de-figeac
Not far from the crossroads of the Lot and Célé valleys, the Bouziès towpath takes you to St Cirq Lapopie in a 1.5-hour hike with some lovely surprises along the way.
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/le-lot-secret/les-vallees-intimes/chemin-de-halage/
Along the water...
Kalapca, Natura Loisirs and the Moulin Vieux campsite offer canoe rental on the Célé:
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/offres/kalapca-loisirs-bouzies-fr-658442/
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/offres/nature-et-loisirs-sauliac-sur-cele-fr-658970/
Cajarc Nature Evasion will allow you to rent canoes, paddleboards and pedalos on the Lot:
The Liauzu, a site nestled between Marcilhac sur Célé and Sauliac, will offer you a haven for picnicking, swimming and offers a via ferrata for older children:
For stargazers, the " black triangle of Quercy " offers the purest skies in France.
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/le-lot-secret/parc-naturel-regional-des-causses-du-quercy/le-ciel-noir
For experienced potholers , the Ressel cavern in Marcilhac-sur-Célé is the premier European site. Beginner potholers can follow the enthusiastic Quercy Aventure in Cajarc (from age 14).
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/offres/quercy-aventure-speleologie-figeac-fr-2265911/
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/les-incontournables-du-lot/activites-nature
The castles of the Lot Valley…
Cénevières Castle: perched on its rock and overlooking the Lot
Château St Pierre Toirac : clinging to the cliff, the nonagenarian owner opens his medieval residence in the summer, so make the most of it!
Or elsewhere: the castle of Assier, of Castelnau Bretenoux…
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/le-lot-secret/les-chateaux-du-lot/
The Way of St. James and its famous stages...
Figeac
Listed as a "Town of Art and History," it is the birthplace of Jean-François Champollion, the famous Egyptologist, born in the Lot region and whose writings span the world. Its historic center boasts harmonious medieval architecture, large squares, and beautiful, well-preserved merchant houses.
Rocamadour
Place of pilgrimage and stop on the Way of St. James.
St Cirq Lapopie
classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, a medieval village perched on a cliff overlooking the Lot.
The tradition…
Cuzals Ecomuseum (25 min ): come and share the stories of our countryside with your family in a unique site, brought to life thanks to its demonstrations of know-how. Thousands of objects on display in different locations illustrate the evolution of life in the Quercy countryside.
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/le-petit-patrimoine-rural-du-lot/
In the bowels of the earth...
Prehistoric cave of Foissac
The Gouffre de Padirac (50 min): the first underground site in France with its monumental entrance 35m in diameter, its fascinating concretions and giant stalactites, its river and its underground lakes
The Pech Merle cave in Cabrerets (25 min) is sumptuous with its unique frescoes
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/le-lot-secret/grottes-et-gouffres-du-lot
…and to taste
Summer markets in July and August:
Every Tuesday from 5 p.m. in Marcilhac sur Célé (15 min)
Every Thursday from 5 p.m. in Brengues (5 min)
Each village offers a gourmet market once a month with food, entertainment and concerts.
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/offres/aire-de-pique-nique-du-camping-a-brengues-brengues-fr-2691531/
https://www.tourisme-lot.com/agenda/les-marches-gourmands
Also don't miss the Figeac market (20 mins) on Saturday morning and the Cajarc market (20 mins) on Saturday afternoon.
The Priory of Espagnac offers meals 4 evenings a week.
A pop-up restaurant, Le Mansonnet, is open in Corn (5 min towards Figeac)
Go to https://www.tourisme-lot.com/pratique/le-lot-sur-votre-telephone-mobile