River Lot - Spectacular Natural Beauty
 Forging
a spectacular path through the Lot Valley, the upper river
Lot is quite unlike any other area in France and the words
‘spectacular’ and ‘breathtaking’ are
used in most descriptions of the area.
Ancient castles, medieval villages, narrow gorges, sheer
limestone cliffs, cascading waterfalls accompany the winding
river - this is cruising at its best.
You will pass underneath the spectacular Valentre Bridge
with its strange legend near Cahors.
 Cruise
along the foot of the Bouzies cliffs and gaze up at St Cirq
Lapopie perched on a rocky slope.
With many stopping off points along your route, there is
always something to see or to do.
The Lot Valley is a fertile landscape with orchards, vineyards
and hillside pine forests providing a verdant backdrop to
a memorable and relaxing cruise location in one of France’s
most unspoilt regions.
 Locks
to navigate, restaurants, cafes and bars - this is the home
of foie gras, truffles, confit of duck and goose and the renowned
Cahors wine.
If you love riding, you can rent horses to accompany you
on your week’s cruise of the Lot - a great way to really
get off the beaten track and see the real character of the
area.
Full itinerary is provided with the horse, together with
overnight farm stops along the way.
 The
locks are unmanned but straightforward to operate by boat
crews. We recommend the Lot for boaters who have some experience
- it’s a spectacular river and a rewarding visit.
Please note that the River Lot can occasionally flood, and
in that event it may be necessary to transfer you to another
suitable base. We have cruiser routes in the lower River Lot
area - see France maps for information.
Cruiser Boat Routes in
Lot
South
West France boat bases and routes
NEW: View Lot boating holiday bases in Google Earth and get driving instructions
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