- Due to the sometimes strong river currents, we do not recommend this region if it is your first boating holiday
- Manual locks without lock keeper
- Only few marinas have shore power facilities
River Lot - South West of France
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.
Cruising highlights include:
- Spectacular natural scenery and an abundance of wildlife - don’t forget your camera!
- Amazing prehistoric cave drawings at the Pech-Merle Caves
- St-Cirq Lapopie - a delightful honey-coloured 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 water sports - hire canoes or kayaks for the day
Explore our cruise routes:
Douelle > Luzech > Crégols > 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. The church is dedicated to the boatmen who ...
- Duration:
- One Week
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 128 km
- Locks:
- 28
- Cruise Time:
- 27 hrs
