Regional Guide To The Quercy
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Guide to the Lot and Quercy Region in the South of France
Your introductory guide to the undiscovered Lot and Quercy region, a land of sunshine and stone and the Gateway to the South of France.
Regional Guide to the Lot and Quercy
Holidays, property and life in the sunny South of France Our guide to the Lot and Quercy region provides an introduction for those not familiar with this part of the South of France and its undiscovered treasures - the lack of industry, low population density and a rural landscape that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.If you are looking for a holiday, holiday home or property for sale in this part of the South of France, look no further - they are all here to be discovered.
Where is the Lot and Quercy?
In the heart of sunny south west France
The Lot and Quercy is the gateway to the South of France. Far enough south to be consistently hot and sunny in summer, but relatively undiscovered by tourism. Many pass through the region on their way to the Mediterranean coast or Spain, a few stay for a night to break up the journey South, fewer still stay; those that do are forever captivated by the land of sunshine and stone. The region covers three of the least populated departments in the South of France...
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The Perigord Truffle
Black Diamonds from the South of France
Périgord truffles (Tuber melanosporum), known as Black Diamonds due to their high price and rarity, are perhaps the most sought after culinary product in the world...
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Holiday Gite In the Lot Valley (Sleeps 2-5)
Available for summer 2012
A charming, 200 year old cottage built in the typical Quercynois style of local white stone. This delightful property is set in the heart of the picturesque hilltop hamlet of Rouffiac with its breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside.Unexpectedly available for summer 2012
The Most Beautiful Villages in the Quercy
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Lot and Quercy Facts and Figures
One of the least populated areas in the South of France
The Lot and Quercy region covers three of the least populated departments in the South of France and covers the Lot, Lot et Garonne and Tarn et Garonne. Still relatively undiscovered...
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What’s the weather like in the South of France?
A few facts about the Lot and Quercy climate.
Peter Mayle described Provence as a cold country with a high rate of sunshine and a place where the summers are consistently hot. Both of these comments are also said to be true elsewhere in the South of France - the Lot and Quercy region, but let’s look at some actual figures...
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On The Pilgrim Trail to Santiago de Compostela
History of the shrine and the pilgrimage
The ancient city of Cahors in the south of France lies on the famous pilgrim trail to the shrine of St. James in northwest Spain. Many people still walk the route today, wearing a scallop shell around their necks – in French a coquille St. Jacques.
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Holiday Activities in the South of France
Detailed listing for the Lot department |
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Geese, Ducks and Pigeons
The food of the Quercy in the South of France
In this region of the South of France the splendid goose has been King for a thousand years. Although perennially popular, goose is expensive and revered and so generally used only for feasts and special occasions...
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Cahors, Ancient and Beautiful Capital of the Quercy
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