Carennac

Carennac

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Carennac		Gintrac at 3.9 km (5 min)
Insee code	46058		Tauriac at 4.3 km (5 min)
Postcode	46110		Bétaille at 4.7 km (5 min)
Latitude	44.9177750		Puybrun at 5.3 km (6 min)
Longitude	1.7324800		Bilhac at 6.6 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 110 to 340 meters		Floirac at 7.5 km (8 min)
Surface	19.00 km²		Vayrac at 7.6 km (8 min)
Population	386 inhabitants		Liourdres at 7.7 km (9 min)
Density	20 inhabitants/km²		Girac at 7.7 km (9 min)
National label			Prudhomat at 8.6 km (9 min)
Chief town	Cahors (at 92 km, 76 min)		Saint-Denis-lès-Martel at 8.8 km (10 min)
Department	Lot		Queyssac-les-Vignes at 9.3 km (10 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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The village Carennac developed from the 11th century after the founding of a priory of the Order of Cluny. Nestled along the walls of the monastery, it retains many aspects of the Middle Ages. The church Saint-Pierre is a beautiful Romanesque building with a magnificent 12th century tympanum. Cloister, rebuilt in the 15th century after the Hundred Years War, contains in its chapter house's famous Entombment, sculpture of the late 15th century of rare perfection.

The 16th century marked a revival of Carennac: he sees the construction of the castle of Dean, whose facade of white stone of the country, mullioned windows, the carved windows, is reflected in the calm waters of the Dordogne. From that time flourishing of the early Renaissance, the great house dating we discovered while walking in the village. In the following century, Fenelon, Dean Carennac, there would have written his famous "Telemachus." The island opposite the village still retains the name Calypso.

But Carennac is also its surrounding countryside, the plateau with its old villages, its dry stone walls, flocks of sheep by a prehistoric site, an old work, is a stone cross, a cave ... to discover, so pass by Magnagues. Carennac is also the Dordogne valley with its fields of asparagus, its walnut orchards and cattle ... The canoe trip will reveal the secrets of the fauna and flora of the River.

• Roman Road - Site Clunisien.
• Saint Peter's Church - Monastery - Castle Carennac where a museum and home to the "Heritage Area" throughout the region. The chapter house and its sculptures and bas reliefs.
• The streets and alleys with its 16th century mansions.
• Swimming, canoeing on the Dordogne.

• In July-August number of cultural events organized by the festival of Saint-Cere.
• Early August theater and outdoor cinema organized by the friends of Carennac.
• The town festival the first Sunday after August 15.
• From spring to November shows.
• In November class sculpture.
• The Christmas market in the cloister.

• A bird's eye view of 20 km, seven of the most beautiful villages of France. Autoire, Loubressac, Lacapelle-Marivaux, Cardaillac Curemonte, Collonges-la-Rouge, Turenne.
• Cities: Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Saint-Cere, Figeac, Martel, Bretenoux, Meyssac.
• Castles: Castelnau 2nd Fortress France - Montal, a Renaissance jewel.
• The 2nd site is 21 km France: Rocamadour.
• The Padirac (7 km), the caves of Presque and Lacave.
• Vineyards Branceilles and glean.
• Magnificent walking and cycling routes passing through some lovely villages.
• A little further (1 hour drive): Sarlat, Domme ... Aubazine, the prehistoric caves of Lascaux, but also Saint-Cirq Lapopie the Cele valley, the caves of Pech Merle and many other treasures.

The Village		The village
The village		The Village

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 3°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Hotel du centre Vayrac In this beautiful village in the north of the lot, Fabrice and Virginia offer a traditional cuisine, family atmosphere. The downtown hotel is open in winter Monday to Saturday and summer... Located 4.6 km from Carennac From 10 € to 30 € per person

Auberge de Mathieu Padirac Whether in his room with soft colors, as bright conservatory or on a shady terrace and flowers, it is good to take some time to taste the local dishes, the menu of the hostel or just... Located 7.3 km from Carennac From 15 € to 35 € per person

L' Hostellerie du Relais Sainte Anne Martel We offer a fresh and innovative kitchen and we serve every day a new menu from the maket. Located 10 km from Carennac From 20 € to 25 € per person

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La Petite Vigne   Carennac A beautiful house in a beautiful village near the Dordogne. 3 bedrooms each with private shower and toilet, lounge, garden and small pool. Located in Carennac 65 € the double room

Le negadou   Vayrac Room 11 m² facing south, with output outside, a bed 140, House Annex, 11 m², external output, twin 90 A bathroom wc. 20 minutes from Rocamadour, Padirac... Located 4.5 km from Carennac 50 € the double room

Chateau de la Tuilerie     9.5   SPECIAL OFFER Martel House XIXe century, on its park of 8 hectares, under the cliffs of Gluges, with 5 vast and comfortable rooms of charm. French billiards in the Orangery. Vast terrace for the relaxation... Located 7.7 km from Carennac From 65 € to 100 € the double room

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Gîte Le Gabarot Carennac Stone built house in a classified village on the edge of the Dordogne. 125 m²,3 bedrooms, chimney, small protected terrace. Close to Rocamadour and gouffre of Padirac. Shops in the... Located in Carennac From 300 € to 520 € per week

Gîte rural Lo Colombiér ensolelhat   10 Puybrun Rural house label Gîte de France 2 ears - Ref. GR2118V and 3 stars by ranking prefecture. Flexible lease terms of number of persons and rates by period (from 120 € to 800 €). Maximum... Located 4.2 km from Carennac From 465 € to 825 € per week

Appartement à l'étage des propriétaires   8.4 Girac First floor apartment of the house owners in the country. Located 6 km from Carennac From 200 € to 300 € per week

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Camping les Granges   Vayrac Camping along the Dordogne river, shaded park of 5 ha, 150 camping places including 34 mobile homes. Located in the heart of attractions, 20 minutes of Rocamadour, the groots of Padirac,... Located 4.3 km from Carennac From 12.70 € to 15.90 € per day

Camping *** Les Chalets sur la Dordogne     8.9 Girac An ideal site for your holidays. This small campsite (2,5 ha, 39 places) has all the advantages of a big one. 7 quality chalets and mobile home, big shaded places, a snack-bar restaurant... Located 5.5 km from Carennac From 11.80 € to 14.80 € per day

Camping le Pigeonnier   Miers Quiet family camping located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses of Quercy between Rocamadour (2nd site in France), and the gulf of Padirac in the heart of the Circuit des Merveilles.... Located 7.5 km from Carennac From 11.40 € to 15 € per day

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Le Fenelon     7.8 Carennac ... Located in Carennac Room from 49 €

Château De Termes     8.9 Martel Château De Termes is located in the heart of Quercy Perigord at the gates of the medieval city of Martel. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Château De Termes offers serviced rooms... Located 6.7 km from Carennac Room from 59 €

Inter-Hotel Le Relais De Castelnau      7.4 Loubressac Le Relais De Castelnau is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages of France, Loubressac, and offers sweeping views overlooking the Dordogne Valley and Castelnau Castle.... Located 7.2 km from Carennac Room from 75 €

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