River Lot - South West of France

Regional Highlights

Spectacular natural scenery and an abundance of wildlife - don’t forget your binoculars!
Amazing prehistoric cave drawings at the Pech-Merle Caves
St-Cirq Lapopie - a delightful honey-colored hilltop village famous for its artists and craftwork
Cahor’s 14th Century Pont Valentré, which has spanned the river for more than 700 years
Cahors wine and foie gras - regional specialities
Canal towpaths cut high into the limestone cliffs
Popular for watersports - hire canoes or kayaks for the day

The clear waters of the River Lot meander leisurely through wide valleys and steep gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and past cascading waterfalls. They take you on a memorable and unhurried voyage to ancient castles, medieval villages and historic châteaux. For many, this is river cruising at its best.

Suggested Cruises in Lot

Short Breaks

The Lot Short Break

Douelle – Vers – Douelle

Enjoy the very best of the Lot with a leisurely cruise past vineyards and rugged landscapes, visiting pretty towns and villages - Luzech, Laroque-des-Arcs and Vers as well as the historic regional capital, Cahors. Superb scenery, amazing wildlife and delicious food and wine - what more could you wish for!

Duration:: 3 Days
Cruise Type:: Return Trip
Distance:: 100 km
Locks:: 20
Cruise Time:: 25 hrs

Week Breaks

The Douelle Cruise

Douelle - Luzech - Cregols - Douelle

From our base at Douelle you can cruise the River Lot in either direction and experience the delights of this wonderful waterway at your leisure.

Travel west to the pretty town of Luzech, situated in a huge loop of the river and dominated by the 13th century Chapelle de Notr -Dame-de-l’Île. ...