Visiter le Lot
Patrimoine Culturel et Historique du Lot
Souillac
To start your stay, linger on this small town ideally located between the Lot, Dordogne and Corrèze. Between rivers and old stones, let yourself be guided through the small pedestrian streets of this former feudal city and finish with a short walk along the Dordogne river located 10 minutes walk from the Pavillon Saint Martin. During your visit to Souillac, you will have the opportunity to visit the Abbatiale Sainte Marie, a masterpiece of Roman-Byzantine art dating from the 12th century.
Then continue your discovery by visiting the Louis Roque distillery and taste the Vieille prune, a traditional specialty of Souillac. On your way back to the hotel, walk through the small pedestrian streets and admire the 16th century old church of Saint Martin’s Square. You can also take your children to the Quercyland water park or go for a stroll on the banks of the Dordogne.
You can unfurl our charming market on Friday morning at the foot of the Pavillon Saint Martin.
To respect our planet, use environmentally friendly transportation such as cycling and walking.
Discover Lot
What are the activities near Souillac?
Towns and villages.
The must-see villages or on the water, medieval towns and authentic small towns make the wealth of the Dordogne Valley.
Hiking.
With its 4,000kms of trails, the Lot is a real paradise for hikers. You have the most beautiful hikes where waterfalls and cliffs carve the landscape.
Caves and Sinkholes.
The underworld occupies a special place in the history of the Lot and the Dordogne. Cave of Lascaux, chasm of Padirac, caves of Lacave, and others are considered as high places of the Prehistory.
The castles.
Castles are many, there are more than 100 castles in the Lot and 1001 in the Dordogne! Each one with its particularity, there is something for everyone.
Mountain bike and cyclo.
The Dordogne valley is particularly suitable for cycling and touring: diversity of landscapes, towpaths, small roads, breathtaking panoramas.
The gardens of the Valley.
Gardens and botanical parks, suspended, sensory, contemporary or English, escape to one of the many parks and gardens in the territory.
Sports and leisure.
Climbing, canyoning, tree climbing, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, paragliding, fishing, .. all activities that will delight young and old.
Canoeing Kayak.
Essential activities of the territory, gliding on the Dordogne leaves travelers a lasting memory.
Caving.
With more than 2,000 cavities, the Lot is a true paradise for the practice of spellology.
Wildlife parks.
The region is full of many animal parks: monkey forest, Reptiland, Padiparc, Aigles Rock, Gramat park, the house of bees.
Gastronomy.
Lot is a land of Gourmandise. Foie gras, truffle, saffron, melon, walnut, lamb, Rocamadour, wine. So many flavors and local products that will revive your taste buds.
Markets.
Visiting the markets of the Lot is not only to discover the know-how of craftsmen, it is also to offer a journey through flavors.