The Lot has a long and rich history. The 20.000 years old cave-paintings are there to prove it. Also trough the department Lot, goes one of the famoused pilgrimroutes to the Spanish "Santiago de Compostella". Allong this route arised iin the last centuries a lot of religieuze centers. By example, the , on a high hill builded "Rocamadour" worth to visit! Cahors, the capital, is famous because of his wine; also the city has a rich arcitectual inheritance like the great church, the cathedral, bridge and other nice buildings.
Canoe of Kayak
On the more than 300 kilometers of rivers, the Lot for
instance, fantastic trips can be made, either organised
or individually. The degree of difficulty can be chosen.
Loading quays are indicated. Castel Bouysset offers the opportunity to park
your canoe in its own locked
shed.
Cycling
Walking
The great diversity of the landscape make the Lot department very suited for hiking. From the same place different walking trips can be made every day of some hours or a whole day.
The many riverbeds, valleys with rock faces and plateaus offer the opportunity for climbing and ”abseilen”.
Riding
The many paths make it possible to ride to the small
medieval hamlets, where there is still time for a chat with the local peasants.There
are also separate and sign posted roads through valleys and plateaus.
Castel Bouysset has the opportunity to keep your horses in the orchard with
1200 walnut trees. next to your gite or chambre d’hotes.
The friendly people from the Lot are proud of there gastronomic specialities
(by example truffels, foie gras, canard and differend red wines) they are pleased to share this with you.