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49 Best and Fun Things To Do In Cahors, France


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This lovely city in southern France is renowned for its production of black wine and magnificent cathedral. It’s an ideal destination for families, with many attractions and activities to enjoy.

If you’re interested in history, Cahors is an ideal location. It is home to Pont Valentre, one of the most beautiful medieval bridges in the country, and Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, a stunning, ornate Gothic cathedral.

Cahors is also home to several natural attractions which would delight any outdoors lover. The Maison de l’eau et Fontaine des Chartreux is an especially popular stop among tourists and showcases the natural beauty of Cahors.

You can find more amazing things to do in Cahors, France, in our list below

The 49 Most Popular Things To Do In Cahors, France

49. L’archidiaconé

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 38 Rue de la Chantrerie Cahors

Web Address:   http://societedesetudesdulot.org/

48. Fontaine Neptune

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 30 Rue Louis Parazines Cahors

47. Curiosités géologiques autour de Cahors

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Credit: Curiosités géologiques autour de Cahors, Google Maps

Location: espace associatif Clement Marot place Cote des Bessieres Cahors

Tel:  6-07-08-98-86

Web Address:   https://cqst.fr/savoir/

46. L’enclos des cordeliers

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 75 1 Rue President Wilson Cahors

Web Address:   https://cahorsagglo.fr/jardins-secrets-parcs

45. CHATEAU LA ROUSSILLE

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: CHATEAU LA ROUSSILLE 17 Cote de la Roussille Pradines

Tel:  6-11-08-48-64

Web Address:   https://chateaularoussille.business.site/

44. Borie De Savanac

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 46090 Lamagdelaine

43. Maison Henri IV

3.5 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: 271 Quai Champollion Cahors

42. Le Moulin de Pech Garrigou

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Le Moulin de Pech Garrigou, Google Maps

Location: CJJ2+34 Le moulin de Pech Garrigou Lieu dit Figuiere Esclauzels

41. Vers

3.5 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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40. Musée Pierre Andrès

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Pejuscla Villeseque

Tel:  6-74-35-35-58

Web Address:   http://pierre-andres.com/

39. Hervé et Mireille Varée

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 11 Chem des Combels Pradines

Tel:  5-65-35-41-07

38. Caron Jean-Claude

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

Location: 46090 Aujols

Tel:  5-65-31-54-90

37. Roman Catholic Diocese of Cahors

3.5 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

Location: 134 Rue Frederic Suisse Cahors

Web Address:   http://diocesedecahors.fr/

36. Musée Armand Viré

4.1 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: 152 Gd Rue de la Ville Luzech

Tel:  5-65-30-72-32

Web Address:   http://ville-luzech.fr/

35. Église Saint-Urcisse de Cahors

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: 81 Rue Saint Urcisse Cahors

34. Écluse de Saint-Géry

4.7 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: Midi Pyrenees Fond de la Riviere

33. Petit Musée Personnel de Christian Verdun

4.0 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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Location: 180 rue de la Resistance Arcambal

Tel:  6-31-69-65-68

Web Address:   http://christian-verdun.com/

32. Igues de Aujols

4.7 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Aujols

31. Igues d’Aujols

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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30. Point de vue

4.8 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: 46330 Street Gery Vers

29. Écluse d’Arcambal

4.4 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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Location: 46090 Arcambal

28. Ichnospace, musée d’empreintes de dinosaures

4.6 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

Location: 152 Gd Rue de la Ville Luzech

Tel:  5-65-30-58-47

Web Address:   http://ville-luzech.fr/

27. Mont Saint-Cyr

4.6 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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26. Tour des pendus

4.1 ★★★★☆ (31 reviews)

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Location: 67 279 Rte de Laroque Cahors

25. Cazelle de Nouel

4.7 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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Location: 46230 Lalbenque

24. Point de vue du Mont Saint Cyr

4.9 ★★★★★ (35 reviews)

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Location: 46000 Cahors

23. Musée ferroviaire de St Géry (Lot)

4.6 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Credit: Musée ferroviaire de St Géry (Lot), Google Maps

Location: Le Bourg Street Gery Vers

Tel:  6-24-09-51-46

Web Address:   https://musee-ferroviaire-memorail-quercy-vapeur.business.site/

22. Marché de Cahors

4.2 ★★★★☆ (37 reviews)

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Location: 41 Rue Saint James Cahors

21. Écluse de Douelle

4.3 ★★★★☆ (42 reviews)

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Credit: Raymond Harmsen, Google Maps

Location: 46140 Douelle

20. Château à Labastide-Marnhac

4.1 ★★★★☆ (42 reviews)

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Location: 46090 Labastide Marnhac

Tel:  5-65-21-02-29

19. Museum Planet mills

4.8 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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Location: 144 Quai Emile Gironde Luzech

Tel:  5-65-31-22-59

Web Address:   http://museelaplanetedesmoulins.fr/

18. La Croix Magne

4.5 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Location: 46000 Cahors

17. Cahors Plage Place des Acacias

3.7 ★★★★☆ (59 reviews)

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16. Château Saint-Sernin – Scea Cavalié

4.8 ★★★★★ (107 reviews)

Location: LES LANDES Parnac

Tel:  5-65-20-13-26

Web Address:   http://chateau-st-sernin.com/fr/

15. La Barbacane

4.2 ★★★★☆ (116 reviews)

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Location: 8 Pl Lucterius Cahors

14. Église Saint-Barthélemy

4.3 ★★★★☆ (136 reviews)

Location: 18 32 Rue Saint Barthelemy Cahors

13. Green Lake

4.2 ★★★★☆ (163 reviews)

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Location: G8XF+7Q D5 Catus

12. Lac Vert

4.3 ★★★★☆ (179 reviews)

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11. Parc Tassart

3.9 ★★★★☆ (206 reviews)

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Location: Rue Joachim Murat Cahors

10. Statue de Léon Gambetta

4.2 ★★★★☆ (300 reviews)

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Location: 46000 Cahors

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9. La Chêneraie

4.8 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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8. Château de Cayx SCEA

4.4 ★★★★☆ (35 reviews)

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Location: Chateau de Caix Luzech

Tel:  5-65-20-13-22

Web Address:   http://chateau-de-cayx.com/

7. Fontaine des Chartreux

4.2 ★★★★☆ (40 reviews)

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Location: 914 Chem de la Chartreuse Cahors

6. Musée Henri-Martin

4.5 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: 792 Rue Emile Zola Cahors

Tel:  5-65-20-88-88

Web Address:   http://museehenrimartin.fr/

5. Château de Haute-Serre

4.7 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

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Location: Chateau de Haute Serre Cieurac

Tel:  5-65-20-80-20

Web Address:   https://hauteserre.fr/

4. Maison de l’eau

3.9 ★★★★☆ (76 reviews)

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Location: Chem de la Chartreuse Cahors

Tel:  5-65-24-09-15

Web Address:   http://cahorsagglo.fr/

3. Cape Nature Recreation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (634 reviews)

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Credit: CAP NATURE parc de loisirs Pradines, Google Maps

Location: Chem de l’Ile Pradines

Tel:  5-65-22-25-12

Web Address:   https://capnature.eu/

2. Cathédrale Saint-Etienne

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,794 reviews)

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Location: 17 Pl Jean Jacques Chapou Cahors

Tel:  5-65-35-27-80

Web Address:   http://paroissedecahors.fr/

1. Pont Valentré

4.6 ★★★★★ (5,156 reviews)

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Location: 46000 Cahors

Tel:  5-65-53-20-65

Web Address:   http://tourisme-cahors.fr/decouvrir/pierre-et-histoire/visiter-cahors/pont-valentre

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Cahors, France! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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