Property for sale in Lot

Lot takes its name from the river that carves a wide loop through its capital, Cahors, famous for both its medieval bridge and the robust black wine produced in the surrounding vineyards. Good road links keep the department connected to Toulouse and beyond. Marked by pilgrimage and medieval history, Lot holds eight villages officially listed among the most beautiful in France, alongside the dramatic cliff-side sanctuary of Rocamadour, one of the most visited sites in the country. Away from the main historic attractions, buyers will find the medieval towns of Figeac, Gourdon and Martel, and the Via Podiensis pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela, which crosses the department. Lot is also noted for its riverside landscapes, with the river carving limestone cliffs and causses across the department. A temperate climate brings warm summers and mild winters. Property here ranges from a riverside property near Cahors, a stone farmhouse with a traditional pigeonnier, or a village house in one of the Lot's celebrated medieval towns, Lot offers character. With medieval villages, wine and pilgrimage heritage, it remains one of southwest France's most rewarding departments. Houses in Lot currently average €1,481/m².