Introducing Quercy
Southeast of the Dordogne département lies the warm, unmistakably southern region of Quercy, many of whose residents still speak Occitan (Provençal). The dry limestone plateau in the northeast is covered with oak trees and riddled with canyons carved by the serpentine River Lot. The main city of Cahors is surrounded by some of the region’s finest vineyards.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Re: Transport from Gourdon to Paris
by Neubz 06 April 2012
Thanks both of you. We will be at the Gourdon in Quercy. The timetable is helpful, although I think we might have a problem. Our flight…
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RE: Transport from Gourdon to Paris
by regards 06 April 2012
There are two, one in Quercy, one in Alpes-Maritimes. In which Gourdon you will be?
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RE: Hiking in Spain
by artemis2 08 January 2010
Eve and Tony, +If I feel like walking the Camino Frances and enjoy it, maybe contemplate my life while at it or maybe just appreciate…
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