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Cahors is a large town, located on the Lot river in the Lot (46) department. The town fills a narrow north-south oxbow of the Lot, linked by bridges to the world west, south and east of the town.
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Nearby: |
Frayssinet 30 km |
Gourdon 44 km |
Montauban 61 km |
Rocamadour 62 km |
Sarlat-la-Canéda 68 km |
Souillac 68 km |
Below: |
Pont Valentre |
Hiking |
Lodging Hotels |
Cahors today is a large market town and main shopping site for the surrounding area. The town's main street, Boulevard Léon Gambetta running north-south through Cahors is the main shopping street. Stores, shops and boutiques of all kinds line the street; there are cafés and restaurants apleanty.
The old town is an area of ancient, narrow streets just to the east of Bvd Gambetta. Further away to the west is the gare SNCF (railway station) and the famous Pont Valentré. Northwest of the center, across the river, is the modern-day's version of shopping areas, with the large "hypermarchés".
Pont Valentré
This famous bridge (photo, above) was built in the beginning of the 14th century, but got its "modern" fortified aspect in 1879 when it was rebuilt, with the three defensive towers.
Hiking
- Maps:
- IGN (1/25,000) #2138 OT "Cahors NE, Vallee Lot-Cele"
- IGN (1/25,000) #2139 O "Cahors SE"
Lodging - Hotels
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Photo gallery of One large photo for Cahors
