Theme Park
Walibi Aquitaine, located just a few kilometres away from Agen, Walibi Aquitaine is set in over 30 hectares of lush greenery overlooked by an 18th Century castle. There are numerous rides, spectacular shows and special events. Open 7 days a week from the middle of June through to the end of August, and at weekends at other times.
Parc-en-Ciel adventure park
Five different ropes courses in the trees for all ages and abilities. Harnesses and instruction are included. Also mini-golf, a small farm and the snail museum. It is near Lacapelle-Biron on the D420, north-west of Fumel. Open every day during July and August, and at weekends at other times.
Quercy Rail
A old diesel train from Cahors station visiting amongst others St Cirq Lapopie and Cajarc where a boat trip can be added to a day out.
Tel; 05 65 30 16 55 or www.quercy.net/com/train_cahors/
Visit a chateau
 There are many chateaux in the area and two good examples are Chateau Bonaguil near Fumel , dating back to 1271 and which has altered many times with its history. Alll information is available in English and just below the chateau are some small restaurants to make a family day out.
Tel 05 53 71 90 33 or www.bonaguil.org and Chateau de Biron near Monpazier on the way to Begerac and also open all day during the peak season. Tel; 05 53 63 13 39 Wine tasting
Most of the Chateaux will welcome you offering free tasting, sometimes a tour around the wine making cellars and an opportunity to buy at reasonable prices.
Museums
There are many farm museums (such as the Musee de Pruneau and Foie Gras Museums) in the area. There is the Resistance museum at Cahors.
Pleasure boats
Departing Luzech and Fumel (05 53 71 13 70) on the Lot river an Nerac on the Garonne river. Boat hire is available by the hour or day on the Canal du Midi at Agen (05 63 04 48 28) and from Moissac.
Caves
Visit the amazing caves, Gouffre de Padriac, which has underground at 103 meters a river flowing through, where you take a short boat ride. Be warned you will need some warm clothing. These are just north of Cahors and open all day during peak season. Tel 05 65 33 64 56. www.gouffre-de-padriac.com |
Welcome to the Lot Valley in South West France. This is an excellent area to take a holiday, with lots to do for all ages!
The Tourist Offices are very useful places to visit in the larger villages and towns. But take note that because the area spans 3 French Departments, you will often only hear about activities in the department you are in at the time even though you may be missing something you would like in the village next door in a different department. If you visit the local markets, you will find lots of leaflets on your car windscreen when you leave - advertising things that are going on in the near future such as the individual village fetes, fireworks, dances, dinners and singing. Nearly every village celebrates during at least one weekend in the summer usually including a boules tournament. English churches are hard to find an a long way to drive but the fetes usually include a church service albeit Roman Catholic in French.