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We have selected the best
chateaux and luxurious
estates to make you particularly confortable while
visiting this superb region...
Numerous beautiful ancient villages,
among the nicest of France, in this land of traditions
and pleasant lifestyle. Here, every step takes you to
a visible trace of the human history : you will follow pilgrimages
routes drawn during the 12th century, discover centuries
old stone-built houses and castles from the Middle Ages...
The main part of the region is a limestone plateau cut
by deep valleys. The Quercy is well known for its unforgettable
village markets and also for its gastronomic delights.
For
more information about the Quercy, please click here.
Day 1: Welcome in Souillac at the end
of the afternoon; Drive to the accommodation a lovely
castle, "Relais and Chateaux" classified.
Day 2 :
A splendid pilgrimage route will lead you through
a canyon to the Rocamadour's surprising site, filled with
historical tales. Crossing of a limestone plateau and its tracks &
roads surrounded by small stone fences
A giant cave but also, lovely villages,
listed as among the prettiest of France.
Down in the
valley, the nice Saint-Cere is protected by the high towers
of Saint-laurent-les-tours, that are now home of Jean Lurcat painter
museum. And also the Montal renaissance castle ...
Day 3 :
The beautiful upper
part of the Dordogne valley is the border between
the Quercy and the Dordogne regions. Numerous treasures like medieval villages
and beautiful scenery.
Day 4 & 5:
Sort transfert. Discover the gorgeous parts of the Lot & the
Cele valleys, surrounded of limestone cliffs. A very high but narrow castle,
but also a circular medieval village and its cirque
will charm you, as well as among others, a
castle on its rocky promontory. St Cirq Lapopie famous
village: overlooking a bend in the Lot: the village
is perched on the edge of the cliff; the ancient houses rise up over the rocky slope
protected by the 500 years old church.
Fortified church and a castle from One Hundred Years
War. Superb medieval town of Figeac and its 15th century
buildings.
Day 6: The "Au revoir", after a
great breakfast. Unforgettable market on Saturdays'
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