River cruise in Luzech: In the heart of the Cahors vineyard
Discover all our tourist information from Luzech. Visit the Lot region by renting a boat without a license and discover its cuisine and 76 Km of navigable waterways where you can navigate in peace.
It is in the heart of the Cahors vineyard, in the Lot valley, that you will discover the small town of Luzech, with its approximately 1700 inhabitants and its medieval remains. Located in the heart of the Cahors wine vineyard, in this landscape of rivers and plateaus, you will appreciate the calm and fully enjoy nature, by taking for example the botanical interpretation trail that runs along the Lot, one of the most beautiful navigable areas in France.
The reputation of the Lot region is well-established. As for gastronomy, you will not be able to resist the delicious specialties of the region. First, foie gras. Second, duck breast. And finally, the wine of Cahors, whose reputation is well-established, and many more! Follow the trails, they will surely lead you to one of the wine growers of the community, who will be happy to explain the subtleties of their wine to you.
DO NOT MISS: Archaeological museum, ammonite museum, flower market.
TO TASTE : duck breast, Quercy lamb, cabécou (small goat cheese), pastis (cake), wines of Cahors.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: this route is punctuated by 17 manual locks without lock keeper.
FAVORITE: ichnospace (1st museum of dinosaur footprints and traces in Europe). Navigation on the Lot: Crossing 5 natural regions: the Gévaudan, the Rouergue, the Haute Auvergne, the Quercy and the Agenais; the Lot is navigable for 76km and offers tranquility and leisurely strolls. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful navigable areas in France. You will cross the Lot valley and its vineyards, whose reputation is well-established; you will discover castles and villages as you drift along the water.
ROUTE SUGGESTIONS:
Weekend
Luzech – Cahors – Luzech: 56km – 10 locks – 11 hours
Short week
Luzech – Cahors – Vers – Bouzies – Luzech : 116 km – 24 locks – 20 hours
One week
Luzech – Cahors – Bouzies – St Cirq Lapopie – Larnagol – Luzech : 148 km – 34 locks – 30 hours
