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Cahors (French:; Occitan: Caors [kaˈuɾs, ˈkɔw(s)]) is a commune in the western part of Southern France. It is the smallest prefecture among the 13 departments that constitute the Occitanie Region. The main city of the Lot department and the historical center of the Quercy, Cahors is home to 19,878 cadurciennes and cadurciens.
Visit Cahors (Occitanie, France) Photo Gallery Book hotels, flights, car hire. Cahors is found in the Lot department, at the northern tip of the Midi-Pyrenees. Virtually the whole of Cahors is squeezed onto a small peninsula in a loop in the river Lot.
Nestled in its meander of the Lot, Cahors is a city ready to surprise you. Its medieval bridge, the Valentré bridge, will impress you. With its cupolas and its Sainte Coiffe, Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Cahors also arouses interest. 900 years old, it also serves as a majestic setting for the traditional market, which brings together all the ...
Feb 27, 2022 · Stone, Water, and Wine is the motto of Cahors, a medieval gem nestled in a crook of the Lot river in southwestern France. This French town might not be as well known to those outside of Occitanie, but it's the perfect day trip from Toulouse if you'd like to visit a beautiful historic town in…
Jun 26, 2019 · Tucked into a rounded nook of the Lot River, Cahors is a lovely medieval city almost entirely surrounded by water. At the heart of wine country, the city’s most memorable landmark is the Valentré bridge, the nearby ramparts, and the cathedral.
Built on a peninsula by the River Lot, the old town of Cahors offers a pleasant atmosphere with its narrow streets and its architecture. Symbol of the city, the Valentré bridge built in the 14th century is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Cahors. Start with 2 Cahors gems listed as world heritage in relation to the Santiago de Compostela routes: the town's iconic Pont Valentré (14th century bridge) and the stunning Saint-Etienne Cathedral with its Byzantine-style domes.
