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More about the River Lot

Our base at Douelle is perfectly situated for exploring the River Lot in both directions – west towards the Gallic town of Luzech and east as far as Larnagol which is newly open to navigation.

Highlights of your trip include the stone village of St Cirq Lapopie, cut into the limestone cliffs high above the water, the prehistoric drawings at the caves of Pech-Merle and the region’s medieval capital, Cahors where the magnificent 14th century Pont Valentré has spanned the river for more than 700 years. This is a perfect place to stop and enjoy a glass of Cahors wine in the sunshine before heading off to explore the narrow cobbled streets lined with their ancient halftimbered houses.

Orchards, vineyards and pine forests colour the landscape, and picnics on the riverbank, swimming in the clear waters and fishing from your boat are all fun to do. For a change of cruising style, kayaks and canoes are available to hire at various sites along the river and make for a fun day out. And of course, the natural environment of the River Lot is home to an amazing array of wildlife; watch otters playing on the riverbanks, kingfishers and herons fi shing for food and majestic eagles soaring the skies above.

"We had a very relaxing time on the river and lost count of all the different types of birds and wildlife we saw. Despite being manual, the locks are very easy to operate, and it meant that there were no queues before going through."

Read what the papers said about their boating holiday on the River Lot

Waterways World enjoyed one of our fantastic boating holidays onboard a Calypso cruising the River Lot. They wound their way through the spectacular limestone cliffs and idyllic countryside visiting various UNESCO sites on the way.

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Learn more about the River Lot by buying an EDB French Crusing Guide - they're ideal to take with you - full of maps and boating information to help you really get the most from your vist to France.