1001 guided tours

The perfect introduction to Figeac! Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a town where heritage is everywhere. At mid-morning, the streets and monuments of Figeac reveal all their treasures: merchants’ houses, Romanesque abbeys, squares and meeting places – the heart of the city reveals its history and secrets. “For me, this tour is a must if you want to get an overview of the city. It inspires the desire togo further or to stroll around and continue this journey through time…” – Brigitte, tour guide.

A summer highlight in 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, take part in a torchlight tour and discover the secrets of Figeac in the Middle Ages. 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. “Let yourself… sing Figeac”, a new feature of 2024! This summer, comedian and musician Roméo Boccara offers you a unique experience with nocturnal tours combining artistic and poetic wanderings around the theme of song. His playful, offbeat approach will provide you with a memorable and unusual experience.

These tours enable you to discover privately-owned sites whose past or present activities are linked to the astonishing careers of prominent figures in the arts or entrepreneurs. Between monuments shaped by the centuries and industrial heritage, these tours combine discovery and storytelling, to approach heritage in its different dimensions. Capdenac-Gare: In the footsteps of Raynal and Roquelaure A new town of the industrial age, Capdenac-Gare boasts an original heritage. On this tour, you’ll discover the historical sites associated with these two entrepreneurs, and the factory they inherited from their passion for cooking. Château de Béduer: In the footsteps of Jeanne Loviton and Lotte Eisner Close to Figeac, Château de Béduer has dominated the Célé valley since the 13th century. During your visit, you’ll be reminded of patron Maurice Fenaille, writer Jeanne Loviton, lover of Paul Valéry, and Lotte Eisner, the German Jewish refugee who, during the Occupation, hid the films of the Cinémathèque Française within the walls of the château.