Cahors

Cahors is a city in the French department of Lot.

Understand


Almost entirely surrounded by water, Cahors is a lovely medieval town in a French wine region. It is a regional centre for business and culture.

Cahors was a major town during the Middle Ages and saw a good deal of conflict during the Hundred Years' War.

Pope John XXII was born in Cahors in 1249.

Most of the city's key structures were built in the 20th century.

Cahors was the starting point of stage 18 in the 2007 Tour de France.

By plane
The nearest major airports are in Toulouse and Rodez.

By train
The train from Paris to Cahors takes some 5 hours.

Do




Eat
The food in Cahors is typical of Southwestern France. It is hearty and uses local produce.

Drink
Cahors is a major producer of wine. It is mostly known for its red wine. 70% of the vineyards in France are along a narrow strip of land on each side of the Lot River between Cahors and Puy L'Eveque. Local soils are conducive to grape growing. There are 4,200 hectares (10,000 acres) of Cahors vineyards. The area produces 30 million bottles a year.

Go next

 * Toulouse