Saint-Cirque Lapopie, Lot river valley, Lot, South France. Dizzy cliff top village. Visit with Le-Guide.

Saint-Cirq Lapopie. Lot, Midi-Pyrenees, South France. Dizzy cliff top village on the River Lot
One of the most beautiful villages in France - home to artists, craftsmen, writers, including Andre Breton, Max Ernst, Man Ray
Photo feature (January 2011)

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Saint-Cirq la Popie village ascends the stiff cliffs of the Lot river.

saint-cirq lapopie, church, lot, south france

Saint Cirq Lapopie, is designated in part Monument Historique, has a magical, spiritual and surrealistic feel to it. Since the 8th century the village has hung over the Lot River, built on the steep cliffs, half way between river and sky. During the 100 years war its dominating position was much prized. The impressive fortified Gothic church dominates the landscape. standing tall over the cascade of rooftops of the picturesque houses with arcades, shops, restaurants, doors and steep streets. once home to skinners and leather merchants, braziers, and especially wood turners has now become home to museums, shops, and restaurants.

Throughout the 20th century, artists, poets and writers have been seduced by the charm of St Cirq Lapopie: Andre Breton had his residence here and made a place of rendezvous of the surrealist movement where amongst others Joseph Rignault, Max Ernst and Man Ray visited him

The village is just one of the spectacular sites that can be visitied if you want to rent a self drive boat rental on the Lot River (no license required) . Also nearby are the interesting and beautiful cave paintings at Peche Merle, a 15 minute drive.

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HOLIDAY RENTALS FOR EXPLORING THE SOUTH OF FRANCE

2013 South France
Houses, villas, and gites property rentals

Prices, Seasons, are approximate and are shown as a guide for a weekly rental (usually).
For correct information check individual listings

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Poussines,
Pepieux | Email inquiry

Sleeps 10. Swimming Pool. Wifi Internet. 4 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Secure parking. Private. Nr Carcassonne

£1,070
$1,700
€1,350

£1,230
$1,950
€1,550

£1,965
$3,125
€2,450

Albi a la mode
Albi near Toulouse | Email inquiry

Sleeps 4. Superb Rose Garden Terrace. Short walk to restaurants, galleries, shops, and Toulouse Lautrec Museum. Stylish comfortable apartment. In Albi

£300
$485
€375

£360
$600
€400

£450
$750
€500

Gabachou, Bram
near Carcassonne | Email inquiry

4 Gites. Sleeps 2 - 5. Swimming Pool. On Canal du Midi, Garden. Near Carcassonne, Castelnaudary. Price shown is for Gite for 2 persons.

£300
$480
€360

£490
$785
€585

£720
$1,155
€865

Aire d'Aigle
Near Carcassonne | Email inquiry

Sleeps 12. Swimming Pool. Tennis Court. Hilltop with stunning views. Exclusive with private estate. INTERNET. Near Carcassonne

£1,200
$1,905
€1,515

£2,000
$3,175
€2,525

£3,000
$4,765
€3,785

Tour d'Amour
Near Carpentras, Provence

Sleeps 2. Swimming Pool. Isolated with views of Mount Ventoux. Near Carpentras, Vaucluse.

£510
$825
€630

£745
$1,205
€920

£930
$1,500
€1150

La Recampado, near
Aix en Provence

Sleeps 4-7. Large swimming Pool. Garden. Wireless Internet. Near Aix en Provence, Cabries, Marseilles

£600
$940
€700

£800
$1,280
€950

Arbres en Soleil
Vaucluse, Provence | Email inquiry

Sleeps 8. Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, 5000m2 Garden. Walled and private - in woodland setting with stunning views. Near Carpentras, Vaucluse, Provence

£2,020
$ 3,275
€ 2,500

£2,425
$ 3,930
€ 3,000