Guidebook for Lacapelle-Biron
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Parc en Ciel
Moulin de CourranceFantastic fun/adventure for kids and adults alike.
Mairie
Rue Grand'rueFriendly staff who speak some English. Internet & public library. Minutes away.
Monflanquin
Anther 'bastide' wonder. Nice restaurants too.
Food Scene
Auberge Le Donjon
979 route de VezouFriendly hostess, great food, reasonable prices and views across fields.
The local restaurant, a few minutes walk from Les Garrigues. Good local food and nice ambience in Summer.
Le Palissy
1 Pl. du Monument aux MortsThe local restaurant, a few minutes walk from Les Garrigues. Good local food and nice ambience in Summer.
A bit of a drive but worth it! A duck farm with a (unfussy) restaurant. Duck, duck and more duck. Friendly. Reasonable. Local specialities at their best. Host some lively evenings too.
Ferme Auberge de La Grèze - EARL NOVOTNY
A bit of a drive but worth it! A duck farm with a (unfussy) restaurant. Duck, duck and more duck. Friendly. Reasonable. Local specialities at their best. Host some lively evenings too.
Au Carré Noir
40B Bd Léon GambettaHighly recommended small restaurant. French delicacies and truffles.
Great little restaurant and quite imaginative. Not the cheapest, but quality dining in Cahors and good wine list.
28 locals recommend
L'Ô à la Bouche
56 Allées FénelonGreat little restaurant and quite imaginative. Not the cheapest, but quality dining in Cahors and good wine list.
Le Cafe de Gavaudun
Le BourgNice spot for a drink or lunch, in the shadow of the wonderful castle.
Sightseeing
Chateau de Bonaguil
Lovely medieval castle.
Chateau de Beynac
Place du châteauLovely old medieval castle.
Stunning chateau and gardens, once the residence of Josephine Baker.
180 locals recommend
Chateau des Milandes
Stunning chateau and gardens, once the residence of Josephine Baker.
Château de Gavaudan
Awesome nearby medieval castle with spectacular views over the Gavaudan Valley.
Yet another stunning medieval castle, a short drive from Lacapelle.
205 locals recommend
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle
Yet another stunning medieval castle, a short drive from Lacapelle.
Monpazier
A stunning 'bastide' defensive town. Market days are fantastic.
Villeréal
One more classic 'bastide' town. More markets, more restaurants!
Great 'bastide' town with a lively Sunday market full of delicious produce (and plenty of tourists!).
125 locals recommend
Issigeac
Great 'bastide' town with a lively Sunday market full of delicious produce (and plenty of tourists!).
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
Fantastic prehistoric caves with cromagnon art.
Rouffignac Cave
Amazing carvings and drawings in this cave toured by mini train.
Lascaux II
Amazing caves with paleolithic paintings. A world wonder.
Beautiful small city famed for its 'black' wines, the vineyards of which line the Lot River.
224 locals recommend
Cahors
Beautiful small city famed for its 'black' wines, the vineyards of which line the Lot River.
Nice city, full of restaurants and sights. Bergerac (red, white) wine is a must, as is nearby Pecharmant (dry red), and Monbazillac (sweet).
296 locals recommend
Bergerac
Nice city, full of restaurants and sights. Bergerac (red, white) wine is a must, as is nearby Pecharmant (dry red), and Monbazillac (sweet).
Wonderful castle only minutes away from the house. Two nearby and nice restaurants/auberges.
87 locals recommend
Chateau de Biron
Wonderful castle only minutes away from the house. Two nearby and nice restaurants/auberges.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar & cafe, that also hosts musical events. Just a couple of minutes walk from the house.
La Cyber Taverne
Rue du NordBar & cafe, that also hosts musical events. Just a couple of minutes walk from the house.
Shopping
Fantastic local chemists/drugstore just minutes from the house. Friendly, well-informed staff. Also has homeopathic section.
Pharmacie de Lacapelle Biron
Rue Grand'rueFantastic local chemists/drugstore just minutes from the house. Friendly, well-informed staff. Also has homeopathic section.