Local Area Around The Secret Lot
Discover The Places of Interest Near The Secret Lot
Conques (15mins)
This fabulous village (pictured right) is a must for any visitor. It was an important stopping place for pilgrims en route to St. Jacques de Compostella and today it is a European Centre for Art and Medieval Civilisation.
Rodez (50min)
With its Cathedral and medieval streets is well worth a visit. Both Rodez and Aurillac have very large supermarkets on their outskirts.
Figeac (1hr)
A bustling town situated on the River Cele, with a wealth of timbered buildings and narrow, pedestrianised streets. Particularly worth a visit when the antiques market is held in the covered market. Figeac is the birthplace of Champollion who first deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphics and a museum celebrates his work.
Capdenac le Haut (40mins)
This walled Roman town is steeped in history and there are stunning views across the Lot valley from its ramparts. For many weeks, the village withstood a siege by Julius Caesar and the associated stories make fascinating reading.
Belcastel (40mins)
One of the ‘plus beaux villages de France’, this tiny place offers stunning architecture, an interesting chateau open to the public and excellent restaurants.
Aurillac (??mins)
The lively town of Aurillac with its International street theatre and festival in August and access to skiing in winter, is only 40 minutes away to the north. Aurillac is situated on the southern edge of the largest volcanic region in Europe. This is now a National Park and the city has a volcano museum.
Entraygues (20mins)
A market is held each Friday in Entraygues, a beautiful medieval town which sits at the confluence of the Rivers Truyère and Lot in the Aveyron department. Its medieval bridge, across the Truyère, gives access to a shady square and cool, narrow streets. Here are all the shops you will need including 2 small supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacy, bank, post office and newsagents. There are many excellent cafés/bars and restaurants.
Espailon (50mins)
Estaing 40mins
Capdenac le Haut (60mins)
Vieillevie (5mins)
Lagarrigue is a short distance from many beautiful towns and villages of Cantal, not least our local village of Vieillevie (5mins). Here one can take a stroll along the River, swim or canoe, visit our 16th century chateau and enjoy a drink or meal. A small shop provides most daily needs including bread.
Montsalvy (20mins)
A small medieval walled town which hosts the annual ‘fête des paniers’ in August and art exhibitions in the Refectoire des moines throughout the summer months.
There is a small well-stocked supermarket on the outskirts of the town.
More Information
Further details and details of many other places to visit are provided in our Welcome Pack.