Lot Valley France Map

The region changed its name to the dordogne in 1790. The dordogne département (24) is found within the aquitaine region of the southwest corner of france. Overlooking the alzou canyon, the medieval village of rocamadour is a marvellous balacing act.

The route links to the canal de garonne section of the canal des deux mers near damazan as well as via a link route (includes gps ). Tributary of the river garonne, the lot runs through unspoiled green countryside. Tucked into a rounded nook of the lot river, cahors is a lovely medieval city almost entirely surrounded by water.

On our enchanting exploration of this deeply french realm.

But this is a department that has also become very popular with visitors from britain, holland and other parts, and the lot valley in particular has acquired an attraction of its own. The lot river flows for 500km starting at mont lozere and flowing into the garonne river before reaching the atlantic ocean. Most french people refer to the area as the périgord, a name used for the region before the french revolution; In the quercy, this gentle valley is particularly renowned for its vines, and especially those of the cahors vineyards.