Located in the Lot Valley
Located in the Lot Valley
Located in the Lot Valley
Active holidays or relaxation in the Lot
The Golden Trout... Ideal starting point for numerous hikes and excursions
By staying at the Hotel*** - SPA - Restaurant La Truite Dorée, you are in the Lot Valley, in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park.
Classified as a Grand Site d'Occitanie with its vineyards, villages and magnificent landscapes, the Lot Valley offers remarkable panoramas made up of cirques, cliffs, but also the meanders of the Lot.
The alternation of causses and valleys punctuates the landscape whose singularity invites contemplation and rejuvenation.
Whether you are stopping for the night or for a longer stay, lovers of beautiful hikes will appreciate the geographical location of La Truite Dorée, at the intersection of the GR 46 and the GR 36, with the possibility of going to the very picturesque medieval village from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie on the cliffside (20km), see the Pech Merle caves (20km), the Gouffre de Padirac (45km) or towards Cahors with its Pont Valentré and its vineyard (15km).
Walks departing from La Truite Dorée
Experience the Lot Valley
From the hotel, two very pleasant little walks are available:
– The Gallo-Roman Aqueduct, located above the village, culminates at a height of 9 m over a distance of 27 m, still supported by a solid wall leaning against the cliff.
– The Château des Anglais, hides a cave closed by a shelter under the rock, which at the time provided shelter for the local population in the event of an enemy attack.
Further on, by car, you can reach Figeac, classified as a Town of Art and History (45 km) and the famous site of Rocamadour which is only 50 km away.
You will see, there is no shortage of ideas for visits and activities.
We provide you with rich and varied documentation on the entire region including maps and multiple suggestions for discovering the Lot on foot, by bike, on horseback…
Our entire team will be happy to guide you and advise you in your discovery.
The village of VERS and its walks
The TOWN : located at the confluence of two rivers, the Lot and the Vers.
Discover the places to visit and the WALKS.
CAHORS, the medieval city!
SAINT-CIRQ-LAPOPIE, one of the most beautiful villages in France!
The Lot Valley and its capital, Cahors, combine a southern atmosphere, historical richness and gourmet pleasures.
ROCAMADOUR, medieval city
With its history dating back to prehistoric times, Rocamadour is an essential place of pilgrimage on the Way of Saint James.
FIGEAC
The richness and beauty of its heritage mark the identity of Figeac. Its historic center, shaped by the Middle Ages, is home to a remarkable number of merchant houses with sculpted facades. These restored residences bear witness to the wealth of the town, which traded with all of France and the major Mediterranean ports.
The Great Sites of Occitania
Visit the towns, villages, and natural sites that have been awarded the Grands Sites Occitanie Sud de France label. These include Toulouse, Carcassonne, Narbonne, Rocamadour, and the Pic du Midi. In total, this collection of 40 exceptional sites is unique in France. They offer a unique experience of the best of our heritage, landscapes, and hospitality.
CAVES AND CHASMS
The Cave of PECH MERLE , The Chasm of PADIRAC
The Caves of LASCAUX
The Caves of LACAVE
NAVIGATE on the LOT
A preserved river, rich wildlife, magnificent landscapes... Let's cast off!
The cruise possibilities are numerous, as is the choice of your boat, from the barge to the "house boat".
Do you like to FISH? You'll love THE LOT!
The Vers stream is renowned for being one of the most beautiful trout courses in Occitania. The proposed course is located in the lower sector of the Vers where you will learn and experience how to fish for trout. It is home to brown trout and chubs.
FLAVORS of LOT
A land of excellent local produce and gastronomy, the Lot awakens all taste buds.
From the market stall to the menu of starred restaurants, we taste black truffles, Rocamadour cheese accompanied by a glass of Cahors wine, Quercy melon, saffron, or even Quercy farm lamb…..
TRUFFLE: the Black Diamond that makes your mouth water
ROCAMADOUR: a small round of white velvet
SAFFRON: the Red Gold of Quercy
WALNUTS: Franquette, marbot, corne, grandjean, it's... The Walnut of Périgord!
PASTIS: The famous apple and brandy cake of our grandmothers
The most beautiful MARKETS in LOT
The Lot has many typical markets where local products are in the spotlight.
Here are the must-sees:
Cahors: a colorful and visual market
Prayssac: voted Most Beautiful Market in Midi-Pyrénées 2019
Figeac: the historic market
Martel: the small, typical market
Montcuq: the market with a southern accent.
The CASTLES of the LOT VALLEY
The CHÂTEAU DE CÉNEVIÈRES, one of the most popular.
The CHÂTEAU DE CASTELNAU-BRETENOUX, the most important medieval fortress in Quercy.
The CHÂTEAU DE LANTIS thematic exhibitions and activities are organized regularly.
The CHÂTEAU D'ASSIER immerses you in the heart of the Loire Valley and the Renaissance.
The CHÂTEAU DE MONTAL the exceptional richness of its sculptures and its monumental staircase.
The TOWPATH
A stroll along the Lot River, in a magnificent setting, will take you from the port of Bouziès to the foot of St Cirq Lapopie (or vice versa). From the towpath, the "gabarres" (flat-bottomed boats) were pulled in convoys by men or draft animals.
MAJOR EVENTS
The Lot puts you at ease by inviting you to amazing sensory experiences!
The festival LOT OF SAVEURS: gastronomy in all its forms
The MONTGOLFIADES in ROCAMADOUR
The ROCAMADOUR festival, sacred music
AFRICAJARC invites you to the cultures of Africa
The CAHORS BLUES FESTIVAL : oldest Cahors blues festival in France
ANIMAL PARKS
It's always a special moment, a rich, fun and invigorating exchange: meeting all species of animals. In the Lot Valley, there are many and varied opportunities: hello goats, bears, pigs... that you can meet on farms or in animal parks.
The ANIMAL PARK of GRAMAT
The MONKEY FOREST in ROCAMADOUR
The ROCHER des AIGLES in ROCAMADOUR
The REPTILAND in MARTEL
The CAHORS VINEYARD
Labeled Vineyard and Discovery, Destination Cahors Malbec promises you an authentic and captivating stay in the heart of the Lot Valley.
The Cahors vineyard is an exceptional and legendary terroir that has existed for two millennia. It is one of the oldest vineyards in Europe, which owes its establishment to the Romans.
The CAHORS VINEYARD
The CHÂTEAU du CÈDRE, The CHÂTEAU HAUTMONTPLAISIR
The CHÂTEAU LAMAGDELEINE NOIRE, The CHÂTEAU PINERAIE
The CHÂTEAU LAGREZETTE
Would you like to know more about our beautiful department?...
Visit the Cahors Vallée du Lot Tourist Office website!