Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Cahors, France

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.9 km
Ascend 14 m
Descend 37 m

Experience Cahors in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Musée de Cahors Henri-Martin

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The Henri-Martin Museum, located in the city centre of Cahors, is a museum of art and history created in 1833 and opened to the public in 1929.

Wikipedia: Musée de Cahors Henri-Martin (FR), Website

454 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Cathédrale Saint-Etienne

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Cathédrale Saint-Etienne Eric Gaba (Sting - fr:Sting) / CC BY-SA 2.5

Cahors Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Cahors, Occitanie, France. A national monument, it is an example of the transition between the late Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions.

Wikipedia: Cahors Cathedral (EN)

197 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Hôtel de Roaldès

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127 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Église Saint-Urcisse

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The parish church of Saint-Urcisse de Cahors, located near the banks of the Lot in the medieval town of Cahors, is considered one of the major buildings that bear witness to the transition from Romanesque to Gothic art in Quercy.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Urcisse de Cahors (FR)

325 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Amphithéâtre romain de Cahors

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The Amphitheatre of Cahors is a Roman amphitheatre built in the town of Divona Cadurcorum, now Cahors in the French department of Lot.

Wikipedia: Amphithéâtre de Cahors (FR)

838 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 6: Pont Valentré

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Pont Valentré The original uploader was Accrochoc at French Wikipedia. / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Pont Valentré is a 14th-century six-span fortified stone arch bridge crossing the river Lot to the west of Cahors, in France. It has become a symbol of the city.

Wikipedia: Pont Valentré (EN)

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