This is a place that dreams are made of.

The French escape the crowded coasts, the dusty cities, to places where their hearts lie. The Aveyron is one of those places, where life goes on as it did before at an unhurried pace. Not a fast food in sight. Behind the door pictured below, you just know that you are going to be fed as you should be fed.............always.

Cahors is famous for its rich dark red wine, first brought by the Romans, and made mainly from the Malbec grape. Like the wine, Cahors is a full-bodied Southern French town, the narrow streets protecting its inhabitants from the searing summer heat. Nowadays it's a place to relax over a coffee, a leisurely lunch, or to explore the market. When it's not market day there are still Les Halles which house some good vegetable stalls and traiteurs. The centre also has a good selection of individual shops; we particularly enjoyed the hat shop opposite the Halles.

The architecture deserves more than a scant look, as Cahors was an important trading centre during the 14th and 15th centuries, it has left us a wealth to enjoy: the cathedral, Saint Barthélémy church, and maison Henry IV, to mention a few. A little way from the centre and not to be missed is the 14th century pont Valentre which is still walked over by pilgrims on their way to Santiago today.