Must-see hotels in The Lot

  • Manoir de Malagorse

    The Lot

    In quiet Cuzance, 8km northwest of Martel, this beauty of a B&B offers luxury normally reserved for top-end hotels. Owners Anna and Abel’s period house is…

  • Moulin de Latreille

    The Lot

    British expats Giles and Fi Stonor have painstakingly restored this 12th-century watermill on the banks of the River Ouysse, using the mill to power the…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse Le Chai

    Cahors

    This new HI hostel, opened in 2017, looks out over the Pont Valentré from a fabulous rooftop deck. Expect modern hostel amenities including laundry,…

  • Hôtel La Grézalide

    The Lot

    You’ll need a car to reach this beautiful country estate, 21km west of Figeac in the quaint village of Grèzes, but it’s worth the drive. Rooms in the 17th…

  • Hôtel Le Saint Cirq

    The Lot

    This luxurious hotel in the valley below St-Cirq boasts one of the best views of its hilltop profile. Lovely, traditional rooms have terracotta-tiled…

  • Château de Termes

    The Lot

    This family-friendly cottage complex is set around a manor that originally belonged to winemakers and truffle growers. It has something for everyone:…

  • Relais Sainte-Anne

    The Lot

    The pick of places to stay in Martel village, on a quiet lane with 16 individually decorated rooms that blend country comforts with contemporary flair…

  • Auberge de Sombral

    The Lot

    This central, pretty sienna-stone townhouse has seven cosy doubles and a titchy attic room with modern decor. The restaurant (menus €17 to €31; noon-2pm…

  • Oustal del Barry

    The Lot

    The best hotel in town is this wonderfully worn and rustic auberge, with haphazard rooms filled with trinkets and solid furniture to match its venerable…

  • Hôtel Jean XXII

    Cahors

    Next to the Tour du Pape Jean XXII, this excellent nine-room hotel mixes original stone, greenery and well-worn wood with a dash of metropolitan…

  • Hôtel Le Troubadour

    The Lot

    Rooms in the renovated stone house at this 17th-century farmstead are comfortably kitted out with unique furnishings and modern bathrooms. Grounds are…

  • Hôtel Le Quatorze

    The Lot

    This welcoming hotel is run by friendly proprietors who run a tight ship: super-tidy rooms are warmly and cleanly decorated. The more spacious rooms have…

  • Grand Hôtel Terminus

    Cahors

    Built c 1920, Cahors’ original railway-station hotel evokes an air of faded grandeur. Most of the rooms are large if a little frayed, with hefty radiators…

  • Domaine Le Peyrou

    The Lot

    This former vineyard turned B&B is popular for its relaxed country setting in the heart of the Cahors wine country. Also has studios and houses for rent.

  • Château de Mercuès

    Cahors

    Stay over in a luxuriously decorated 13th-century castle in the countryside. Manicured grounds and the excellent restaurant are equally elegant.

  • Hôtel des Bains

    The Lot

    Basic riverfront hotel with 19 rooms; the best have balconies overlooking the river.

  • Hostellerie Fénelon

    The Lot

    With flower-filled hanging baskets, Hostellerie Fénelon evokes the feel of an Alsatian summer house. The pricier of the plain rooms overlook the river and…

  • Hôtel-Café Champollion

    The Lot

    Smack in the heart of the old town, this hotel sits above a cool and lively cafe which serves drinks and sandwiches. Bare-bones contemporary rooms feature…

  • La Plage

    The Lot

    Riverside campground on the southern bank of the Lot near a small swimming beach, with a slew of amenities including canoe and kayak rental. Also tents…

  • Le Coin des Halles

    Cahors

    This is a good-value if basic option right in the heart of the old town. Seventeen simple rooms have flashes of modern style and there’s a cute little…

  • Gîtes de la Bastide

    The Lot

    Fully stocked apartments at the foot of the fortress; rates vary by time of year.