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From Figeac, take the road along the Célé towards Marcilhac-Sur-Célé. The valley undulates along the river and gradually begins to take on the wild, golden landscapes of the Causses du Quercy. After the ancient chapel of Saint-Martin de Camboulit and the village of Boussac, the river flows through two charming villages: Corn and Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie. These two villages are also on the GR®651, one of the variants of the famous GR®65, the route from Le Puy to Santiago de Compostela.

Corn

and its fountain-lavatory

Nestling at the foot of the cliffs, the village of Corn is a delightfully discreet place. At the heart of the village is a resurgence of water, which has magically emerged from a cave to feed a washhouse and run through the village with a delightful murmur. Above these crystal-clear waters, we look up to see the first high cliffs. A totally soothing moment in nature. We wander through the narrow streets lined with wisteria. Below, under the bridge with its flower-bedecked banks, wooden tables invite you to take a picnic break among the trees. On either side of the river, the castles of Goudou and Roquefort remind us of the seigniorial conflicts of the Middle Ages.

Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie

and its priory

After strolling through Corn, we follow the D41 towardsEspagnac-Sainte-Eulalie. At the foot of the river, in a remarkable green setting, let’s cross the bridge. The village offers a real postcard setting with its magnificently preserved 13thᵉ century priory, Notre-Dame-du-Val-Paradis. Founded in the XIIᵉ century, this former Augustinian monastery was long home to nuns. The church’s bell tower, a superb square timber-framed turret topped with a pyramidal slate roof, is exceptional! In the heart of the village, a wooden statue of a pilgrim with his drone reminds us that the village is a stopover on the GR®651.

Vue aérienne d'Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie — ©Vallée du Célé Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie|Cyril Novello

New at

2025 !

A virtual visit

and immersive!

How about exploring Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie in a different way? Using QR codes installed around the village, set off at your own pace on an immersive virtual tour of the Val-Paradis priory and the churches of Saint-Augustin and Sainte-Eulalie. Fascinating details of the cloister, altarpiece and bell tower through high-definition images, audio commentary with the voice of a local enthusiast: an original way to immerse yourself in the history of this jewel of the Lot’s heritage.

A former gravel pit

turned into a lake

Discover this former clay and gravel quarry, now transformed into a natural oasis. Thanks to a rehabilitation project, the lake has been reconnected to the Célé, the banks restored and the wetlands repopulated. Dragonflies, frogs, otters and birds are gradually returning, providing a lively spectacle to watch from the observation hut. It’s the ideal place for a walk, a relaxing break or a family outing. At sunrise, the site reveals all its beauty!

Shoes

your trainers

Fancy a hike? In Corn, the ” Around Water ” trail takes you to the Cournillou fountain and the Cavarrot mill. As night falls, the night-time landscape trail offers a magical walk under the stars. Five glow-in-the-dark desks reveal the secrets of the landscape: fauna, geology, heritage, starry skies… In Espagnac, the priory walk follows the river towards the Source Bleue, before climbing up to the Causse, where there are superb panoramic views over the Célé valley.

Nature discovery

The source

blue

On the left bank of the Célé, on the outskirts of Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie, a small path with enveloping moss tunnels leads to the porch of a cave that shelters the Source Bleue or Source du Bual. Its name comes from the turquoise colour of its waters at times of flooding. Particularly active in winter and spring, this spring comes from a resurgence fed by an underground lake via a siphon.

THE CHÂTEAU DES ANGLAIS

Nearby, clinging to the cliff, the Château des Anglais in Brengues seems to hang between heaven and earth, its golden hues blending into the rock like a trompe-l’œil. After climbing the hillside and passing through the fortified gate in the cliff, you can admire this fortification. Used until the Wars of Religion in the 16th century, it was owned by the lords to consolidate their power and was used as an entrenchment for the population in the event of an attack. Further on, the ledge path offers superb views over the Célé valley, including an exceptional panorama of the village of Espagnac.

The cliff path