This afternoon we said our "bientôts" to Laury and headed to our rented "pied à terre" for the next week in the historic centre of Cahors.
We settled in quickly and we were very pleased with the accommodation plus the location which was very close/ central to many shoppes, cafés, restaurants and the Market square .. and eureka we were lucky in finding a parking spot just a few doors from our apartment (no cars allowed on our street).
Our week in Cahors was chosen as a central location to meet up with friends in the Lot Valley plus see a bit more of this lovely town. We've visited here before but only for a quick pop in a for a couple hours/ half day during our other adventures to France.
Cahors sits in a loop of the Lot River surrounded on three sides. It is famous for its' deep red wines, known as AOC "black" wine - Malbec.
This pic was taken on other trip from high above.
The historic centre is dominated by the Saint Etienne Catherdal (Gothic & Romanesque architecture) with it's large domes and century old frescoes.
It has narrow alleyways and half timbered houses.
There are two Markets each week on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
And you know we definitely had a day out at the Wednesday market ... I'll be sharing that story in another post.
We did not have any ambitious plans to do a lot of touristy activities for this week.
We just wanted to unwind and enjoy the local atmosphere, café sitting and people watching plus visit with some friends.
Sunday we just wandered the streets having a lazy day on a very hot day.
A surprise ... wisteria blooming in late August!
On our stroll we discovered some beautiful gardens and parks ....
And then it was time for a cool refreshment and some café relaxing .... before we head home for our dinner in the courtyard.
"Santé" ... "Cheers!"
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