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Ouvrir l’œil en explorant Figeac
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Malika Turin

Let's go for a walkin towns and villages

The key circuits

Explore the villages of the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire: Figeac and the Lot and Célé Valleys at your own pace on these discovery tours . Stroll between medieval houses, remarkable landscapes and villages of character, while discovering their history, their characters and what has shaped their identity.

Figeac

at your own pace

30 keys to guide you, 26 monuments to spot!

Let us guide you through 1,200 years of history. Explore the miraculously well-preserved historic heart of Figeac, with its remarkable monuments and sumptuous residences.

From squares to alleyways, the key route will take you on a journey of discovery through rich medieval houses, Gothic palaces, the city’s great monuments and the cultural treasures of Figeac’s museums.

This discovery booklet is available from the Tourist Office for €0.30.

Visiting with children? They’ll be delighted to take part in exploring the town with the Les Clés des Enfants game guide, full of puzzles to solve.

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Cardaillac classé "plus beaux villages de France"
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Cyril Novello

Discover the villages

on your own

The Keys to the Villages routes reveal the fascinating history of the villages and the architecture of their remarkable buildings. A fun way for the whole family to explore!

In Assier, follow in the footsteps of Lord Galiot de Genouillac, François I’s great master gunner.

In Cajarc, explore the medieval past of this village so dear to Pompidou and Sagan, nestling in a cirque of cliffs on the banks of the River Lot.

From the rocky spur of Capdenac-le-Haut, listed as one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, overlook the Lot valley and immerse yourself in the rich ancient and medieval past of this fortified site.

Take a journey through the incredible industrial history of Capdenac-Gare, where river, railway and businesses blend into a 19th and 20th century urban landscape.

These villages

with fascinating stories

Listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, Cardaillac stands at the gateway to the Ségala region, revealing its fortified towers from the top of its rocky spur.

Like a sentinel overlooking the Lot valley, Faycelles offers a striking landscape where the village blends into the cliffs.

AtLacapelle-Marival, the village, remarkable for the quality of its architecture, reveals its imposing 15th-century château, covered market and Gothic church.

Set against a backdrop of golden cliffs, Marcilhac-sur-Célé reveals its ancient Benedictine abbey, a jewel steeped in a thousand and one stories.

On the Causse plateau, wander through the narrow streets of the surprising village of Thémines, at the gateway to a karstic landscape where the streams disappear underground.

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keys to towns and villages

Our practical advice

The keys to the villages

The leaflet

A map inside the document will help you find your way around, and each issue contains a presentation of the monument, site, historical or natural heritage. Download or print out the itineraries, or drop in to one of our reception desks to pick up the one that interests you!

The Pebbles of Petits Poucets

These walks are an ideal way for families to discover our villages in a fun way. Children will love answering the riddles on the back of the leaflets.

Digital version

Thanks to the digital application Circuits Lot et Dordogne available on Play Store or Apple Store, let your mobile phone guide you through a selection of circuits including: a map, illustrated content, interactive games and discovery sheets.