THINGS TO DO OUTSIDE THE HAMLET

Even if there’s plenty to do in the Hamlet, we highly recommend exploring also outside of our little hideaway! There’s an abundance of things to do and places to see, here are just a few tips – hope they’ll be helpful to make your stay even more pleasant!

Tourist Info Offices

Please have a look at the websites of the Tourist Info Offices of Quercy (our nearby areas), Tarn-et-Garonne (the department) as well as Occitanie (the region). They have a lot of useful information and updated program in their calendars.

Markets

Our go-to market is on Saturday (7am to 1pm) in Montaigu de Quercy (15 km), but especially in the high season there are markets almost every day somewhere nearby. You can find the most updated information here.

If you’re planning to explore further away, you might want to match your visit with a market, too. This site will give you details on markets in the whole department.

Villages

We are surrounded by many beautiful medieval villages. The most renowned is Lauzerte (15 kilometres from the Hamlet), which appears on the list of the most beautiful villages in France (Les plus beaux villages de France).

Other villages interesting to visit are Montaigu de Quercy (15 km) with its lively Saturday market and a beautiful church on top of the hill and Roquecor (15 km). You can find more information here.

Cities

We believe the countryside is the best you can do for a good relaxation, but if you wish to explore the cities around, here are a few tips (in order of distance from the Hamlet):

Vineyards

We organise wine tastings directly in the Hamlet, but if you wish to visit independently the vineyards, here is a little list of winemakers that we think you would enjoy visiting.

You might also like to consult this map for more details on appellations of the Southwest.

Open Air

There are a lovely places for outdoor activities such as Canoe-Kayak, Canyoning, Potholing, Stand Up Paddle, Via Ferrata, and Climbing.

Check out e.g. Kalapca Loisirs for activities and please do visit the lovely Saint-Cirq-Lapopie village, or head to the village of Saint Antonin Noble-Val (with one of the most charming Sunday markets!) and visit Cap Canoe Aveyron for outdoor activities. Even if a bit further away (75 km), both these medieval villages are gorgeous and definitely worth a little stroll!

Workshops

We have a network of lovely professionals with whom you could indulge yourself in art, soap-making, cooking, wild plants, pottery, infusions etc. – Do not hesitate to ask us for more information!

Walks & Wikiloc

There are plenty of possibilities for walks around the Hamlet. Ask for a map or download the Wikiloc app and search for “The Happy Hamlet”.

Swimming

The Ingreo in Montauban (45 minutes drive) is one of the biggest water parks in France. On a hot and sunny summer day it may well be worth taking your crew out for a day trip with the option of a picnic on their grounds – or a nice lunch in one of the old town restaurants of Montauban.

Lavender Farm

The lavender farm Ferme de Lacontal, which product we use and sell, is only a few kilometres away in Touffailles. After some windy narrow roads through the forest you’ll reach the top of the hill with open views on the purple fields. That is if you’re timing it right (a free hint, mid-June onwards until harvest early July).

Extreme

If you’re into more the extreme type of activities, we are not short of those either in the region.

The School of Parachutisme in Bouloc (10 km) is a few minutes away,

Tennis

There is a tennis court in Touffailles, please ask us for the procedure with the key and reservations.

Horse Riding

Domaine Equestre de Lauzerte is only a 15 minute ride away for those who would like to discover on a horse.

We wish you a pleasant and safe stay in the Hamlet!