Cahors: A historical and geographical town
Cahors is the historic capital of Quercy and is located between two motorway junctions, with an average altitude of 208 meters. The town is located near the vineyards and the Causses du Quercy regional natural park.
History and identity
Historic capital of Quercy and prefecture of Lot, Cahors occupies a unique natural site in the south of the department. The town forms a peninsula in a loop of the Lot; the isthmus and the relief bar guided an original urban form. Its altitude varies from 105 to 332 meters, with an average of 208 meters.
What to see
The loop of the Lot and the very marked relief provide a first key to understanding the urban landscape. Cahors is also located near the vineyard that bears its name and the Causses du Quercy regional natural park. These three elements make it possible to organize a visit between city, river and surrounding territory.
Understanding the place
To visit Cahors, check the accessibility of sites such as the vineyard and the Causses du Quercy regional natural park before leaving. The city is located between two motorway junctions, A20-A89 and A20-A62, and is fifteen minutes from the city center.
Where to stay
A hotel in the center makes it easier to travel on foot in the peninsula formed by the Lot. To reach the vineyard or the Causses du Quercy, compare road access and parking; the A20 motorway passes approximately fifteen minutes north and south of the center.
Prepare for the visit
Timetables, access conditions and transport may change. Consult the official pages linked from the source before the trip, protect the heritage and leave the entrances to the houses free. Source in local language.