Figeac

Figeac and Greater Figeac are a constant invitation to discover. Discover the wide-open spaces, the surprising and authentic countryside, visit towns with a medieval identity and ramparts that give character to these villages, which have plenty of it. You can also enjoy the gastronomy of the Lot, a journey for the senses, with local, farmhouse and gourmet products. Figeac may owe its multiple and singular identity, typically Occitan, to inspiration from all directions. Located at the crossroads of four regions, Figeac's vocation for openness and trade dates back to the Middle Ages. Luxury goods in particular, first in Quercy, then in France, Europe and the Mediterranean basin. The wealth of the houses in Figeac reflects the opulence of the city's merchants. You'll be able to explore this world from a number of angles, as the Occitan tourist offer is protean. It can be self-guided or more guided, historical or more open, with applications adapted to the most advanced smartphones. And you can do even more than that: Grand Figeac, Vallées du Lot et du Célé welcomes you with its wide-ranging nature. Every means of transport is possible, from horse riding to canoeing, not forgetting all the hiking trails that criss-cross the surrounding countryside. Silence is the perfect accompaniment to your efforts, as is the flight of a bird of prey or a kingfisher... Let yourself be amazed!