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Hotel Ségalière *** in Cajarc

This recently refurbished, modern hotel has quite a contemporary feel to it. The spacious, bright and airy rooms are decorated in fashionable pastel colors, with modern facilities to match.

Further details on the hotel website.

Saturday  Arrive in Cajarc

Depending on the time you arrive, our rep will aim to fit you out with bikes and go through the suggested cycling and walking routes before dinner .

Sunday  Cycle to Calvignac & Larnagol 19km/12mi or 29km/18mi

A nice gentle start to your week as you head west along the banks of the River Lot (lovely flat cycling!), passing first through Calvignac, then on to the Renaissance Château de Cénèvieres, the best preserved castle in the valley offering amazing views from its terrace. You can explore inside too – great vaulted rooms and secret dungeons! Crossing the river – the rock formations on the right bank are superb – you loop back via Larnagol where there’s a port, church, C18 château and exhibition of contemporary art in the
Orangerie du Château.

Monday  Cycle to Château de Montbrun 20km/19mi or 44km/27mi

Today’s route takes you along the north bank of the Lot taking in the pretty villages ofMontbrun – its ruined C13 castle sits high on the cliff – and Laroque Toirac, with its 7-storey manor house. An optional detour takes you up to Foissac – well worth a detour to visit Les Grottes – amazing stalactites and stalagmites – as well as museum and prehistoric park.

Tuesday  Walking the Circuit de Prajoux 11km/7mi/3hr

This lovely half day walk takes you up above the Lot Valley - where you are rewarded with the most spectacular views - and on to the tiny village of Prajoux where President Pompidou once owned a holiday home. In the afternoon, perhaps have a go at canoeing/kayaking, or horse riding. Alternatively, you might prefer to just laze by the pool - you’re on holiday after all!

Wednesday  Exploring Cahors

Lots of choice today if you fancy a break from being active: take the bus to Cahors (it’s market day this morning) where you can sample its famous wines, take a pleasure boat along the river , or just enjoy exploring the shady streets of the old quarter . Customers with their own car may like to follow the Route du Vin which encircles the town - superb tasting (for the non drivers!) and buying opportunities.

Thursday  Cycling the Célé 39km/24mi or 45km/28mi

Fantastic views this morning as you head up along the Causse towards Marcilhac. In the middle of the pretty riverside hamlet are the impressive and atmospheric ruins of the semi-Romanesque/ semi-Gothic C11 Abbey. On through lovely rolling countryside via St Sulpice to the ancient village of Sauliac that clings to its cliff-face of coloured rock – you can still see the entrance to the Château des Anglais (fortified caves) where the inhabitants took refuge in troubles times.

Friday  St Cirq Lapopie & Pech’Merle 40km/25mi

A full and interest-packed cycling day as you pedal along the valley to the beautiful historic village of St Cirq Lapopie. Take time to explore its pretty cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and Romanesque church perched proudly on the cliffs. Lots of cafés and restaurants for lunch, then it’s a lovely downhill spin –great views – to Bouziès and on to the world-famous caves at Pech’Merle – over 2kms/1.6mis of galleries and caverns. To avoid a long cycle back, we suggest that you leave your bikes at our hotel in nearby Tour de Faure and hop on the local bus (20mins) back to Cajarc.

Saturday  Leave Cajarc

You leave Cajarc after breakfast.