The principal cities are Toulouse and Bordeaux. Between these two are major towns including:
Cahors: County town of the Lot and once a vibrant university town. Home of the dark red wine known as Cahors Noir. It has a Charming town centre and the notable landmark of 14c Pont de Valentre
Tournon d'Agenais: Pretty Royal bastide village from 1271 and on the route of St Jaques de Compostella with a lovely square and belfry tower superb views, leisure lake, restaurants, small supermarket and seasonal market.
Montaigu-de-Quercy: Was the site of a 12c castle built by Raymond V of Toulouse. Now this atmospheric lively village has a range of local shops a traditional Saturday French market and a large leisure lake.
Montcuq: A lively village dominated by the 12c Tour Comtale with a superb Sunday morning market, restaurants leisure lake and local shops.

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Accommodation: The sitting/dining room with its flagged, floor, high beamed  ceiling, open fire set into a raised hearth, and oak staircase  give the room a delightful ambience. The views through the tall windows look across the pool and gardens. The kitchen, which opens into the gardens,  is a very good size and is equipped with a gas range, an American style fridge/freezer, microwave and table and chairs. 

The ground floor has a double bedroom  a second bedroom with bunk beds, and a bathroom with basin.  Separate wc. The oak staircase leads to the upper floor that has a second sitting area with TV and overlooks the sitting room. At the bottom of the staircase there are no banisters to one side (see photograph below). Care must be taken with young children as the gaps between the bannisters are wider than normal, and the height of the handrail is lower than normal.

There are three bedrooms, one double, (with additional double bed settee)  one twin, and one with twin beds that are joined but can be separated if required. Shower-room with wc and basin. The newly installed pool is tiled, is one level throughout and has internal steps.  

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