Getawayin timeless villages

Corn and Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie

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 XIIIᵉ 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 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!

I'm off!

Shoes

your trainers

Fancy a hike? In Corn, the ” Around Water ” walk takes you to discover the Cournillou fountain and the Cavarrot mill.In Espagnac, the Priory walk follows the river towards the Source Bleue, before climbing up 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 us to the porch of a cave housing the blue spring, or source du Bual. Its name comes from the turquoise colour its waters take on during periods of high water. Particularly active in winter and spring, this spring is the result of a resurgence fed by an underground lake via a siphon.

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Night landscapes

de Corn

As night falls, Corn’s nocturnal landscape discovery trail offers a magical walk under the stars. Over four easy and accessible kilometres, five glow-in-the-dark panels reveal the secrets of the landscape: wildlife, geology, heritage and the starry sky. A leisurely,originalwalk lasting between 1? and 2 hours that invites you to slow down and open your eyes wide, in an atmosphere that is both poetic and mysterious.

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