Rich History

Occitanie is steeped in rich history, with numerous villages that showcase it's cuiltural heritage. Several of these villages have been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites, celebrating unique architecture and historical significance.

The local tourist office in Montcuq is a great stop for information on all local events and places to visit around Montcuq. The office is situated in the centre of the town opposite the Credit Agricole bank.

Picturesque Markets

Each local town in the area offers lots of local and in season produce, artisanal goods and handmade crafts, providing a feast for the senses but also a weekly community opportunity for everyone to come together.

Montcuq is a vibrant village and has one of the favourite local markets in the area on Sunday mornings. Climb to the top of the village tower for a fantastic view, wander the beautiful cobbled streets, drink coffee at one of the bustling cafés, or join locals for the tradition of Sunday lunch in the centre of town following the weekly market.

Activities & Adventure

CYCLING:

https://www.quercycycles-montcuq.fr

PARAGLIDING:

Take a thrilling leap into the skies with exhilarating parachuting experiences that offer breathtaking aerial views.

https://www.bouloc-skydive.com/acces/

VINEYARDS:

https://www.vignobles-sudouest.fr

For a unique gastronomic experience, join a truffle hunting tour, where you can learn about these exquisite delicacies and their significance in French cuisine. https://www.trufflespassion.fr

PASTA MAKING CLASS (English and/or French):

40 euro per person for a three hour lesson
60 euro per person for lesson and lunch

Contact Amy: +33 788 30 61 27

CANOEING/KAYAKING:

Copeyre in Puy-l’Evêque and Abas
Nautical base of the Floiras campsite in Anglars-Juillac
Le Clos Bouyssac campsite in Touzac
Nautical base of Caïx in Luzech

Explore the area

The Lot is a hidden masterpiece of rural France where time seems to have paused in the most elegant way. To explore this department is to wander through a living gallery of "Plus Beaux Villages de France," from the cliff-clinging sanctuary of Rocamadour to the medieval artistry of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Beyond the stone walls, the landscape unfolds into the dramatic limestone plateaus of the Quercy and the meandering ribbon of the Lot River, offering a serene backdrop for slow travel. Whether you are tracing the footsteps of history in the prehistoric Pech Merle cave or savoring a glass of deep Malbec in a Cahors vineyard, the Lot invites you to trade the frantic pace of modern life for a journey defined by ancient stone, rolling hills, and an authentic soul that is increasingly rare to find.

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