Nuzéjouls is located south west of France, Midi-Pyrénées, in the department of Lot, 12 km north of Cahors. It is part of the canton of Catus. Built on a hill, Nuzéjouls control a series of hills cut very narrow valleys that open to the east and the most picturesque is the Combarènes. Many experts believe that the origin of the name comes from "clearing planted with walnut" nuzé (nuts), jouls (cleared area). Until the 14th century, Nuzéjouls depends lord of Peyrilles.