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For many, this is river cruising at its best! The meandering River Lot flows through wide valleys and narrow gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and past cascading waterfalls, taking you on a memorable voyage to ancient castles, medieval villages and historic châteaux. Our base at Douelle is perfectly situated for exploring the Lot in both directions – west towards the Gallic town of Luzech and east as far as Larnagol which is newly open to navigation. 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 Lot is home to an amazing array of wildlife; watch otters playing on the riverbanks and kingfishers and herons fishing for food, while majestic eagles can be seen soaring the skies above. Bring your binoculars! There are no lock keepers on the River lot, but the manual locks are straightforward to operate. However, because of the river currents, we recommend this region for people with some boating experience. |
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| The Douelle Cruise Douelle - Luzech - Crégols One week out and back |
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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 once transported the local Cahors wines by barge to Bordeaux. Heading east, the imposing 7th century castle at Mercuès towers over the river. Its famous restaurant is well worth visiting. Cruise on to the historic town of Cahors and pass under the town’s medieval masterpiece – the 14th century Valentré Bridge, a stunning structure with three towers. Enjoy a glass of Cahors wine or treat yourself to some delicious foie gras and truffles – specialities of the Quercy region! Further on at Arcambal you can stop for a refreshing glass of locally-brewed Bière d’Olt. Distance: 128 km Cruising Time: 27 hrs Locks: 28 Return Trip |
| ALSACE Saarbruecken, Hesse, Boofzheim |
AQUITAINE Le Mas d'Agenais, Montech, Condom |
BRITTANY Dinan, Messac, Nort sur Erdre |
BURGUNDY Fontenoy le Chateau, Branges, Saint Jean de Losne, Gray |
CAMARGUE Port Cassafières, Homps, Saint Gilles, Beaucaire |
| CHARENTE Jarnac |
LOIRE Chatillon sur Loire, Migennes, Decize |
LOT Douelle |
MIDI Castelnaudary, Trèbes, Homps, Narbonne, Port Cassafières |
NIVERNAIS Migennes, Chatel Censoir, Tannay, Decize |
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