©Night guided tour of Figeac|Marc Allenbach

Between wonderand contemplation

Night tours

At nightfall, when the lights come on in the towns and villages of Grand-Figeac, the architecture is transformed, revealing new details and mysteries. Whether you’re admiring the play of light and shadow on the facades of buildings, listening to the spellbinding tales of our guides, storytellers and actors, or being surprised by unsuspected architectural details, you’ll find something to suit every taste;tails, the night-time guided tours promise a moment of sharing, surprise and recirculation that will remain etched in your memories!

Figeac by the light

torches

In July and August, our guides, who are passionate about history and culture, will let you feel the vibrant history of Figeac, immersed in darkness and illuminated by flambeaux.

Figeac in the Middle Ages: What if, at night, Figeac once again became a town of the Middle Ages? Carried along by the guide’s role, you will enter into the life of the bourgeoisie in the time of Saint Louis.

Tour ronde à Cardaillac vue de drone — ©Maisons et tour ancienne|Cyril Novello

Cardaillac,

A tale of France's most beautiful village

Night-time guided tours reveal the charm of our villages in a unique atmosphere, where history meets imagination, secrets and legends. Cardaillac : At the gates of the Ségala, the médiéval fort tells you its rich history, linked à a great family of lords. For one evening, the fort médieacute;val will become a place of imagination thanks to the tales of Clément Bouscarel.

Let yourself be sung to

Capdenac-Gare

New in 2025! This summer, comedian and musician Roméo Boccara invites you to Capdenac-Gare, in the city of the railways, for a visit full of surprises featuring nocturnal deacute;ambulation à an artistic and poetic experience based around song. His playful and relaxed approach will have you experiencing some unusual moments!

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2 artists

to stimulate the imagination

Clément Bouscarel

This storyteller and raconteur from the region passes on tales and stories from his roots. In his language, French is mixed with Occitan words, to give a better understanding of the region.

Michel Galaret

His tales transcend the frontiers of the Quercy region to take us to the horizons of recirculation and travel. Here, the universal meets the local, and familiar places reveal new images.

Capdenac-Le-Haut

Cajarc and Rudelle

Overlooking a spectacular mound of the Lot, Capdenac-le-Haut, listed as one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, reveals its secrets as night falls. Follow our guide and let yourself be carried away by the tales of storyteller Michel Galaret. Between légendes and anecdotes, the village is revealed under a new face, mysterious and unexpected, for the time of a night tour full of charm. Rudelle is an authentic bastide médiévale that has managed to preserve its original town planning. During this tour, let yourself be guided through its narrow streets steeped in history. As the guide explains and the storyteller Clément Bouscarel recounts, Rudelle’s rural past comes to life. A unique nocturnal visit to immerse yourself in the heritage, traditions and imagination of this emblematic village of Greater Figeac.Cajarc, this charming town, nestling on the banks of the Lot, reveals all its beauty and its enchanting atmosphere as you follow a balade contée. With folk tales, legends and anecdotes, let us take you on a journey through the history and traditions of Cajarc.

Aerial view of Cajarc by night — ©CAJARC medieval Lot valley|Christophe Bouthé - Agence Vent d'Autan

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