Cahors, France

Cahors is the principle town in the Lot Department that I found quite un-touristy. Although I arrived during a major construction project downtown, I still enjoyed wandering through the streets without feeling too much like a “tourist.” There wasn’t really a star attraction, other than the lovely churches and buildings, which made the town unspectacular. But in a good way. It was a nice break from rushing to all of the monuments found in places like Paris or Toulouse, and easy to just relax into the atmosphere and people of Cahors. The weekend market was huge and I caught it on my last day there. This is a nice and tranquil stop along the sightseeing frenzy that France can become.

Photo: The magificent Pont Valentré