Puy l'Eveque Travel Guide
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Puy L'Eveque is a small village (Pop. 2,200) in France, north of Toulouse and located in the surrounding area of Cahors. The village is located in the Lot Department. The book From Here You Can't See Paris made this region famous.
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Get in
To get in to Puy l'Eveque one must take a train to the Cahors station or drive. Taxis can be called from the train station.
Get around
Public transportation is almost non-existent. If you're staying at any of the many chateaus/hotels in the area ask to see if owners will provide transportation and/or if you will be able to borrow a vehicle. Usually visitors will want to rent a car from any of the respected car rental companies. If renting a car is out of the question there are plenty of taxi companies operating within the area.
See
- Chateau Hautefort -
- Zadkin Museum of Sculpture - In Les Arques, the setting for From Here You Can't See Paris
- St. Cirq La Popie - A village voted most picturesque in France. Located an hour from Puy l'Eveque.
- Chateau de Bonaquil - Medieval chateau.
Do
Buy
Postcards are available at the Cahors train station. For something more regional buy a bottle of Cahors wine. Cahors wine was made famous by a Roman Catholic Pope, who, made Cahors wine the official wine of the Catholic Church.
Eat
The Lot Department is known for the impeccable foods that the locals produce. Consult Michael Sanders' book From Here You Can't See Paris or the Michelin Guide.
- La Recreation (in Les Arques, 20 miles from Puy l'Eveque)
- L'Aganit is a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant located at the Hotel Bellevue. The restaurant's menu is based upon local produce, which, more than likely assures fresh foods. L' Aganit is closed during the same period of time Hotel Bellevue is closed. See the "Sleep" section for contact information.
Drink
Wine is the drink here due in part because there are over 300 wineries in the regional area. Plus this is France.
Sleep
Many hotels and chateaus close down for the low season or for only a few weeks. Check with the chateau/hotel before arriving in town.
- Domaine du Haut Baran, Tel: +33(0)5 65 36 06 60 Fax: +33(0)5 65 36 06 61 [1]. The B&B owners are an American married couple. The husband speaks fluent French and is a historian. The B&B offers specials geared toward certain interests such as: horseback riding, Tour de France, and artists.
- Hotel Bellevue is a Michelin Guide recommended hotel in the heart of Puy l'Eveque.
Get out
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