Medieval Figeac

Enter the historic center of Figeac at place Vival, where the tourist office occupies the Hôtel de la Monnaie, an arcaded 13th-century building once used by money changers. Purchase the excellent leaflet Les Clefs de la Ville (€0.30) and use it to guide yourself around Figeac’s fine array of antique architecture. Rue de Balène and rue Caviale have the best examples of 14th- and 15th-century houses, while rue de Colomb has fine Renaissance hôtels particuliers.