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Albas is an exceptionally picturesque village situated 25km west of Cahors, Albas is situated on a cliff overlooking the Lot river. The village has narrow streets lined with old houses. There are many great restaurants, cafes, vineyards, shops and bakeries close by as well as famous sites such as Rocamadour and St Cirq Lapopie. The villagers are extremely friendly and organise events such as wine festivals, village fetes, concerts and dinners where the local foods, wines and French hospitality can be enjoyed throughout the year.

RIVER LOT

Albas is a picturesque village located in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is situated along the River Lot, which flows through the region.

The Lot River is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for boating and outdoor activities.

Albas itself is a charming village with typical French rural architecture, including stone houses and narrow streets. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village of Albas offers visitors a chance to experience traditional French village life.

It is surrounded by vineyards, making it a part of the Cahors wine region, known for producing rich and robust red wines.

Additionally, the Lot Valley, where Albas is located, is renowned for its historical sites, including ancient castles and picturesque medieval towns.

This region is also popular for outdoor pursuits such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Pleasant surrounds

PLaCES TO VISIT

ROCAMADOUR

Rocamadour (Rocamador in Occitan) is a commune in the Lot department in southwestern France. It lies in the former province of Quercy.Rocamadour has attracted visitors for its setting in a gorge above a tributary of the River Dordogne, and especially for its historical monuments and its sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which for centuries has attracted pilgrims from many countries, among them kings, bishops, and nobles.The town below the complex of monastic buildings and pilgrimage churches, traditionally dependent on the pilgrimage site and now on the tourist trade.

St Cirq Lapopie

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. It is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association .Its position, originally selected for defense, perched on a steep cliff 100 m above the river has helped make the town one of the most popular tourist destinations in the department, and the entire town is almost a museum. After it was "discovered" by the Post-Impressionist Henri Martin, it became popular with other artists and the home of the writer André Breton.

Cahors

Cahors (French pronunciation: [kaɔʁ]; Occitan: Caors [kaˈuɾs, ˈkɔws, ˈkɔw]) is the capital of the Lot department in south-western France.Its site is dramatic, being contained on three sides within a U-shaped bend in the River Lot. Cahors is known as the centre of AOC 'black' wine, which has been made since the Middle Ages and exported via Bordeaux, long before the region had developed its own viniculture industry.

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