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Let yourself be told about Figeac,Lot and Célé valleys

1001 guided tours

They’re interesting, fascinating and know it all… or almost! The guides-conférenciers of the Pays d’art et d’histoire, Figeac, Vallée du Lot et du Célé, take us on exciting andenriching guided tours. They’ll take you on a journey through history, architecture and great people. From April to the All Saints’ Day holidays, general, themed or night-time tours will enable you to discover the exceptional wealth of our heritage and landscapes.

Figeac

Discovering the city

The tour idéale to learn about à Figeac! Immerse yourself in the singular atmosphere of a town where heritage is everywhere. By mid-morning, the streets come alive and the monuments reveal all their riches: merchant houses, a Romanesque abbey church, lively squares and meeting places… It’s the whole heart of the town that reveals its history and secrets to you. “For me, this visit is a must if you want to get an overview of the city. It makes you want to go further or take a stroll as you continue this journey through time… “Brigitte, guide-confessor.

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Figeac

Themed tours

With or without a prior introduction, Figeac’s heritage is revealed step by step. Deepen your knowledge of the town, explore Figeac’s secrets, discover artistic treasures and push open the doors of hidden places – these are just some of the highlights of our themed guided tours. There’s something for everyone, including: The pites of Figeac’s heritage, The houses of Figeac in the Middle Ages, Pushing open the gates of the city.

Figeac

Night tours

A highlight of the été à Figeac! In the evening, the architecture becomes discreet, the heritage secret, and the town becomes a new universe to explore, both mysterious and open to all. Every Wednesday evening, discover the secrets of Figeac in the Middle Ages with our night-time torchlight tour. Immerse yourself in the life of the bourgeoisie during the siege of Saint Louis as you wander through the dark alleyways of Figeac, where a few surprises await.

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Programme of guided tours : July > October-2025

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The Pays d'art et d'histoire

Guided tours

Around Figeac, villages, monuments and landscapes reveal the history and riches of the Pays d’art et d’histoire. Discover Cajarc, Capdenac-Le-Haut, Cardaillac and Rudelle on nighttime guided tours, guided by enthusiasts, with the participation of storytellers such as Clément Bouscarel or Michel Galaret. This summer, Roméo Boccara invites you on a sung night tour of Capdenac-Gare, combining a stroll, music and poetry. Finally, explore the villages of Issendolus, Lacapelle-Marival, Latronquière, Livernon, Marcilhac-sur-Célé, Puyjourdes, Sainte-Colombe and Saint-Pierre-Toirac grâce aux balades du patrimoine, visites gratuites d’environ une heure proposées dans le cadre de « L’Astrolabe prend le large ».

Taking a guided tour is like mixing the past with the imaginary. Visitors are drawn into a double world of history and stories, as they plunge deeper into a place that comes to life… Didier, guide-confessor

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Rates

Adult visit: 8 € adult night visit: 9 € réduit: children aged 10 à 16, students, disabled people, jobseekers: 5 € and 6€ for night and family visits, free for under-10s.

Duration

Tours last between 1 h 30 and 2 h, and are led by professional guide-confessors approved by the Ministry of Culture. Visit the Tourist Office for tours of Figeac. We advise you to book your visit in advance.

Workshops for young audiences

For children aged 7 à 14, the heritage department offers play workshops: introduction to stained glass, De Feu et de Couleurs workshop, introduction à calligraphy, Les Belles Lettres workshop. Price: 5 euros per child.

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Discovering companies

Curious visits

Enter a completely different world, the discovery of companies and their know-how:

Enter the world of cooked dishesRaynal et Roquelaure
Go with EDF Hydro in the human and industrial popée that the dam and centrale hydroélectrique de Cajarc, active works on the Lot.

Prices: adults: 8 euros; children aged 10 to 16, students, people with disabilities, jobseekers: 5 euros; free for children under 10.