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Let yourself be told about Figeac,Lot and Célé valleys

1001 guided tours

They’re interesting, fascinating and know everything… or almost everything! The guide-lecturers from the Pays d’art et d’histoire, Figeac, Vallée du Lot et du Célé, take us on fascinating and rewarding guided tours . Take a stroll with them and talk about history, architecture and famous people. From April to the All Saints’ holiday period, general, themed or evening tours will enable you to discover the exceptional wealth of our heritage and landscapes.

Figeac

Discovering the city

The perfect introduction to Figeac!

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of a town where heritage is everywhere. At mid-morning, the streets come alive and the monuments reveal all their treasures: merchants’ houses, a Romanesque abbey church, lively squares and meeting places… The whole heart of the town reveals its history and secrets.

“For me, this tour is a must if you want to get an overview of the city. It makes you want to go further or stroll around as you continue your journey through time… “Brigitte, tour guide.

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Figeac

Themed tours

With or without prior initiation, Figeac’s heritage is revealed step by step.
Deepen your knowledge of the town, explore the secret side of Figeac, discover artistic treasures, push open the doors of hidden places… that’s the charm of our themed guided tours.

There’s something for everyone on these varied tours, including: Figeac’s heritage nuggets, Figeac houses in the Middle Ages, Pushing open the city gates.

Figeac

Night tours

One of Figeac’s summer highlights!

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 torchlit night-time tour. Immerse yourself in the life of the bourgeoisie in the century of Saint Louis as you wander through the dark streets of Figeac, where a few surprises await you.

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The Pays d'art et d'histoire

Guided tours

Just a stone’s throw from 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 night-time storytelling tours, guided by enthusiasts and featuring storytellers such as Clément Bouscarel and Michel Galaret.

Finally, explore the villages on the heritage walks, free tours lasting around an hour offered as part of the “L’Astrolabe prend le large” event.

Going on a storytelling tour means mixing the past with the imaginary. Visitors are drawn into a double tale of history and stories, and plunge deeper into a place that comes to life… Didier, tour guide

The alert ear

Book your visits

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Rates

Adult visit: €8; adult evening visit: €9; concessions: children aged 10 to 16, students, people with disabilities, jobseekers: €5 and €6 for evening and family visits, free for children under 10.

Duration

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

Workshops for young audiences

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

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Discovering companies

Curious visits

Discover a whole new world ofcompanies and their expertise:

Enter the world of ready-made meals at Raynal et Roquelaure

Join EDF Hydro on a journey through the human and industrial epic that was the building of the Cajarc dam and hydroelectric power station on the Lot.

Prices: adults: €8; children aged 10 to 16, students, disabled people, jobseekers: €5; free for children under 10.