The Last Forgotten Corner Of France..............

Imagine a ribbon of jade or sapphire, meandering through ever-changing landscapes – woods, meadows, gorges, cliffs, vineyards, farmlands, orchards…..but in fact there’s no need to imagine, its there to behold – the Lot, the longest river in Southwest France, winding almost 300 miles. Located east of the Dordogne it has a ravishing array of stone villages dotting riversides, hilltops and cliffs. Within this area are historic villages of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Cahots, Estaing, and Conques. In fact many areas here are a UNESCO world heritage Site. It’s not easy to get to and it’s something you do only and not as an added to other areas in Southwest France. It’s for self starters and people with a laid back attitude. A car is a must to see the area. It is defiantly undiscovered by most tourists and yet within this area are some of the most beautiful villages in all of France. Peaceful and rural, this is the place for driving on deserted mountain roads or wandering around medieval villages that don't seem to have changed much over the last few hundred years. the Lot is one of the last forgotten corners of France. Thank goodness!