Gourdon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Gourdon
Gourdon combines medieval urban heritage with historic religious buildings, themed gardens, walking tours and a wide range of outdoor activities. The medieval town preserves the circular layout of its former fortifications and four fortified gates.
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Culture
The Gothic Église Saint-Pierre houses gilded polychrome panels carved by the artists Tournié de Gourdon under Louis XIV. The Église des Cordeliers dates back to the 13th century. The Chapelle Notre-Dame des Neiges dates from the 12th to the 17th century and houses richly carved Baroque furnishings.
Les Jardins de la Butte are a series of themed gardens in Gourdon’s medieval quarter. They are freely accessible all year round.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Gourdon is planning a stay in this town.
Walking Tours
The La balade patrimoine highlights the most significant elements of Gourdon’s cultural heritage on a walking tour through the medieval town. The La balade bucolique leads along the northern side of Gourdon hill through medieval lanes, offering views of private houses and gardens.
Activities and Water
The Véloroute Promenade en Bouriane is an easy 21.7-kilometre cycling route starting in Gourdon. The Base de Loisirs d’Écoute s’il Pleut covers two bodies of water across 40 hectares. It offers swimming, fishing, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, a water park, an adventure park and mini-golf.
Trails and Tasting
The Chemin de Notre-Dame des Neiges follows quiet paths around the Bois de Saint-Romain and offers a panorama of the Église de Saint-Romain along the way.
Gourdon’s sensory tour ends with a tasting of regional products from the Valette company.
Visitor Information
The Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gourdon offers themed tours and welcomes or accompanies groups in French, English, German and Italian.
For the higher-level travel overview: Lot.
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