Go to Cajarc by bus

It’s time for adventure! At 7.45am, the liO 889 bus arrives at Figeac station, and we’re all set for a day out in the Lot valley. The early start is a real bonus in summer, when you can make the most of the cool morning to get to the charming village of Cajarc. The first pleasant surprise is that the ticket costs just €2, whatever stop you choose. Second pleasant surprise: if I calculate my CO2 consumption for this journey, I find that I consume half as much as I would in a private car: 4.53Kg (compared with 8.7Kg according to the calculator). All along the way, the scenery changes between the river Lot and lush green valleys. The line passes through picturesque villages such as Faycelles, Saint-Pierre-Toirac, Larroque-Toirac and its castle, and Montbrun. It even continues as far as Cahors, passing very close to the Calvignac Geosite, with a possible link to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. A great invitation to explore! But this time, our destination was Cajarc, where we arrived at 8.30am.

We set off on the circuit of the keys, a route we had picked up the day before at theFigeac Tourist Office, but which can also be downloaded online or picked up directly from the chapel at the Cajarc Tourist Office.It can also be downloaded online or picked up directly from the chapel where the Cajarc Tourist Office is located. The walk begins in the medieval streets, where each step reveals a new treasure. You’ll stop in front of the Maison Quoirez, where Françoise Sagan was born, then in front of the Church of Saint-Étienne and the Palais de l’Hébrardie, where you might hear about Coluche or Georges Pompidou, two other famous names from the village. As you stroll along, the facades tell their own story: 18th and 19th century town houses , the former convent of the Mirepoises… and even an amazing miniature Eiffel Tower at the corner of a square! Leaving the centre, the path leads naturally to the banks of the Lot. Here, the atmosphere is more peaceful: concentrated fishermen, walkers in search of fresh air and families who have come to take advantage of the water sports centre where you can try your hand at boating, canoeing, paddling and other activities. Look up and you’ll see the imposing 19th-century bridge, while the delicate chapel of Sainte-Marguerite des Mariniers nestles amid the flower-filled gardens. A charming stopover by the river before continuing your adventure.