Borie de Savanac in Southwest France


Activities Here are some further infos and links which might be of interest to you in planning your vacation at Borie de Savanac: Pech Merle Visit this cave only 25 km from Savanac with its 23'000 year-old paintings. Most of them are even considerably older then the world-famous paintings in Lascaux. Château de Cènevières This castle dating from the 12th to the 14th centuries formerly ruled the Lot Valley. In the 16th century it was converted into a Renaissance palace. Saint Cirq Lapopie This small town sits on a hilltop 24 km downstream from Savanac. It nearly perfectly conveys a sense and atmosphere of life in the 14th century. Conques The Cathedral of Conques lies on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella and in the 12th century was the center of a very influential monastery. It makes a beautiful daytrip from Savanac. Cahors Cahors was one of the most important cities in soutwestern France in the 12th century. The Cathedral has the second biggest cupola in the world, after that of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. A bridge dating from the Middle Ages with two impressive gates spans the river. The University here is the second oldest one in France after the older one in Narbonne. Figeac Jean-François Champollion, who deciphered the hieroglyphs of the ancient Egyptians using the Rosetta -Stone, was born here in 1790. Located 56 km from Savanac, the town still has numerous mansions dating from the 13th to the 15 th centuries. It can be reached after 56 km from Savanac.	Château d'Arcambal across the river	Savanac in winter from the north shore of the Lot

Rocamadour A holy sanctuary dating from the Middle Ages and after Mont Saint Michel the most frequently visited tourist site in France, this medieval city is famous because of its basilica, many chapels and Black Madonna. The historic center with its portals and narrow alleyways was built between the 11th and 15 th centuries. Near Rocamadour there are several noteworthy geological sites to visit: the artesian springs of Cabouy and Saint Sauveur and the caves of Presque. Rocamadour and the surrounds including the nearby Padirac Gorge described below provide a wide range of possibilities for a memorable daytrip. Gouffre de Padirac / Padirac Gorge The tropical-like waterfalls and an underground river can be navigated with a boat. The cave landscape contrasts impressively with the chalk landscape lying above it.	Towing-path carved into the rock at the Lot River

Bicyclists can set out to travel on lonely pathways or nearly empty highways to experience a fantastic landscape. Canoes or kayaks can be rented in Vers (5 km from Savanac) or in the picturesque Célé Valley (25 km von Savanac). Boat trips on the Lot River are available beginning from Cahors (10 km from Savanac). It's also possible to even rent a houseboat there. Another great outing is to take a beautiful walk on the former towing paths along the Lot River. Fishing is also possible with a fishing license available for sale in every shop. Numerous small and large festivals take place near Savanac in spring, summer and autumn: Bluesfestival in Cahors Jazzfestival in Souillac Festival of classical music in Saint-Céré Africa-Festival in Cajarc Adda du Lot Cinema in Gindou