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Overview:
Cahors, France, is a charming old town
(dating back to the Roman era) on the Lot River. Start with the
really impressive 14th century bridge, the Ponte Valentre. A
sturdy stone bridge, with three crenellated towers, it withstood
attacks during the Hundred Years War.
Today the town is
best known for its excellent cuisine and the fine deep red wine
that is made in the surrounding vineyards. Sunday is market day
and a good opportunity to buy some of the local produce. A good
excursion from Cahors is the stunning cliff-edge village of St-Cirq-Lapopie,
19 miles (31km) to the east. Perched high above the south bank
of the Lot, the village, with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered
houses and gardens, is best visited in the evenings when the
tour buses have left and the excellent restaurants have more
tables available.
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