Activities . . .

. . . one of the great attractions of Malabrou is its peace and tranquility. Many people find sitting by the pool with a glass of Cahors wine, while the children swim or play in the wood is satisfying enough.

For those who are keen to see and do more, however, there is a wide variety of activities within easy reach of Malabrou in the Lot Valley, and the Dordogne to the north.

Cycle hire is available 5 minutes away, you can find tennis courts in all the neighbouring towns and canoes can be hired on the Lot, at Puy l’Evêque, or further afield on the Dordogne. One of our favourite days is to hire a canoe at La Roque Gageac on the Dordogne for a full day of ‘libre descent’.

Canoeing is just one of the many activities to enjoy within a short distance of Malabrou

If your fancy turns to something a little more cultural, the nearby castle at Bonaguil (one of many castles in the area) is well worth a visit, as are the famous wall paintings in the pre-historic caves at Pêch-Merle to the east of Cahors. Near to Pêch-Merle is the beautiful and unspoilt mediaeval village of St Cyr-Lapopie and the spectacular underground river and cavern at Padirac.

The Dordogne (one hour away) offers many famous caves, many with extensive pre-historic paintings and spectacular limestone formations and also not to be missed is the ancient shrine of Rocamadour to the north east of Cahors.

Of course, no visit to this part of France would be complete without visiting some of the local restaurants and indulging in a spot of wine tasting (several good vineyards are within walking distance of Malabrou and many are a short drive a way; two of our favourites are Chateau Lacapelle-Cabanac, at the top of the hill and Chateau Chambert in nearby Floressas).

There are regular markets in the larger towns, augmented in the summer months by farmers’ markets in many villages.

During July and August a number of towns have fêtes and these are very colourful occasions. Puy l’Evêque has its in August and the evening firework display is highly recommended.

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