The parish church of Saint-Léonard is located in the heart of the village of Puygaillard-de-Quercy. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Puygaillard-de-Quercy can consider this place as a specific travel destination.
Culture and History
Saint-Léonard is a neo-Gothic church with an elongated ground plan. During restoration work, it was completely rebuilt between 1873 and 1877. The late medieval remains in Saint-Léonard include arch springings, a baptismal font and corbels.
Puygaillard was built in 1371 as a fortified site on a hill, known as a pech, to protect a small settlement. The historic fortifications of Puygaillard were dismantled around 1700; only the ditches remain.
Nature
Lac du Gouyre is located within the territories of the municipalities of Vaissac and Puygaillard-de-Quercy. The lake is of great ecological importance, particularly for the region's birdlife.
A birdwatching point at Lac du Gouyre can be reached via hiking trails.
Hiking
A circular hiking trail in Puygaillard-de-Quercy is listed as being 12.2 km long, with an elevation gain of 300 m and a duration of 3 hours and 35 minutes. The circular trail begins at Saint-Léonard Church.
The second part of the circular hiking trail in Puygaillard-de-Quercy runs across the Causse and follows rather uneven paths.
Other places: Saint-Urcisse, Saint-Projet, Féneyrols, Montagudet, Laparrouquial, Beaumont-De-Lomagne, Lamagistère, Mansonville
