(Updated Apr 2024) The original (and my favourite) of France's most beautiful villages is Collonges-la-Rouge. Learn where to stay, what to see + practical tips for planning the perfect day!
(Updated Jun 2023) Long ago in the 11th century, monks built a monastery in a clearing near the Dordogne River. A village developed around the abbey, a château was built and high walls protected the occupants. Today, this village known as Carennac is classified among France’s 'most beautiful'. Learn where to stay, what to see
(Updated May 2023) Nestled at the bottom of a wide gorge surrounded by high limestone cliffs lies the medieval village of Autoire. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect walking itinerary!
If you're planning a trip to this Occitanie village soon, check out our guide to the best things to do in Rocamadour, France.
(Updated Apr 2024) Classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, Curemonte was also a favourite for the French novelist Colette who spent many weeks here writing.
(Updated Apr 2024) The fifth day of the walk from Martel to Rocamadour finishes in Bretenoux—a busy market town, first settled in the ninth century on the banks of the Céré River.
(Updated Jun 2023) Long ago in the 11th century, monks built a monastery in a clearing near the Dordogne River. A village developed around the abbey, a château was built and high walls protected the occupants. Today, this village known as Carennac is classified among France’s 'most beautiful'. Learn where to stay, what to see
Located sixteen kilometres (ten miles) past Martel on the GR 46—GR 480 path, Turenne is the perfect place to stop after your first day of walking. It is also the first of six most beautiful villages you’ll visit on this long-distance walk which winds 130 kilometres (81 miles) from Martel to Rocamadour.
(Updated Apr 2024) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
(Updated Jun 2023) Considered the second most important religious site in France, Rocamadour attracts a steady stream of visitors. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect itinerary!
Martel (named for "Charles the Hammer") is known as “the town of 7 Towers” for its unique medieval skyline, and its medieval treasures are beautifully preserved.
(Updated Apr 2024) Nestled at the bottom of a wide gorge surrounded by high limestone cliffs lies the medieval village of Autoire. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect walking itinerary!
URALISTAN - Repérage d'un itinéraire moto dans le Quercy entre paysages grandioses et villages fabuleux (Rocamadour, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie,...)
(Updated Apr 2024) Nestled at the bottom of a wide gorge surrounded by high limestone cliffs lies the medieval village of Autoire. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect walking itinerary!
(Updated Apr 2024) The original (and my favourite) of France's most beautiful villages is Collonges-la-Rouge. Learn where to stay, what to see + practical tips for planning the perfect day!
Presented in a light, easy to read format, I Love Walking in France guidebooks include dozens of photos and everything needed to plan a long-distance walk!
(Updated Apr 2024) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
(Updated Apr 2024) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
France, Lot (46), Rocamadour.
(Updated Apr 2024) The fifth day of the walk from Martel to Rocamadour finishes in Bretenoux—a busy market town, first settled in the ninth century on the banks of the Céré River.
(Updated Apr 2024) The original (and my favourite) of France's most beautiful villages is Collonges-la-Rouge. Learn where to stay, what to see + practical tips for planning the perfect day!
(Updated Apr 2024) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
(Updated Apr 2024) The fifth day of the walk from Martel to Rocamadour finishes in Bretenoux—a busy market town, first settled in the ninth century on the banks of the Céré River.
(Updated Apr 2024) The original (and my favourite) of France's most beautiful villages is Collonges-la-Rouge. Learn where to stay, what to see + practical tips for planning the perfect day!
(Updated Jun 2023) Considered the second most important religious site in France, Rocamadour attracts a steady stream of visitors. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect itinerary!
Visiter le Lot, de la vallée du Célé à Rocamadour en passant par St Cirq Lapopie, Figeac, Martel, le gouffre de Padirac... de belles vacances dans le Lot.
(Updated May 2023) Nestled at the bottom of a wide gorge surrounded by high limestone cliffs lies the medieval village of Autoire. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect walking itinerary!
(Updated Jun 2023) Considered the second most important religious site in France, Rocamadour attracts a steady stream of visitors. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect itinerary!
Visiter Roacamadour dans le Lot: de Figeac à Rocamadour en passant par Saint Cirq Lapopie et les villages de la Vallée du Célé, récit d'un road-trip en France.
Découvrez la magie du Lot à travers notre article de blog. Embarquez pour une aventure inoubliable à travers les plus beaux villages du Lot.
(Updated Apr 2024) Classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, Curemonte was also a favourite for the French novelist Colette who spent many weeks here writing.
(Updated Apr 2024) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
(Updated Apr 2024) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
(Updated Apr 2024) The fifth day of the walk from Martel to Rocamadour finishes in Bretenoux—a busy market town, first settled in the ninth century on the banks of the Céré River.
(Updated Jun 2023) Considered the second most important religious site in France, Rocamadour attracts a steady stream of visitors. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect itinerary!
(Updated May 2023) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
Rocamadour France, UNESCO site and pilgrimage site for centuries, is a magical place to visit. See the Black Madonna &climb the Grand Stairway
Iconic France is symbolised beautifully in this virtiguous village. Rocamadour dramatically clinging to the rock face will delight all who place their footsteps here.
Découvrez la magie du Lot à travers notre article de blog. Embarquez pour une aventure inoubliable à travers les plus beaux villages du Lot.
(Updated Apr 2024) The tiny church of Saint-Hilaire de la Combe is all that remains of a medieval village destroyed during the 100 Years War.
(Updated Apr 2024) The 127 km walk from Martel to Rocamadour weaves through the Lot valley, visiting castles, underground caves and nine of France’s most beautiful villages. Learn more – where to stay, what to see and practical tips for planning the perfect trip.
(Updated Apr 2024) The fifth day of the walk from Martel to Rocamadour finishes in Bretenoux—a busy market town, first settled in the ninth century on the banks of the Céré River.
(Updated Jun 2023) Considered the second most important religious site in France, Rocamadour attracts a steady stream of visitors. Learn where to stay, what to see + tips for planning the perfect itinerary!
