Lalbenque

Lalbenque

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLalbenqueFontanes at 5.9 km (7 min)
Insee code46148Laburgade at 5.9 km (6 min)
Postcode46230Cieurac at 5.9 km (7 min)
Latitude44.3379450Montdoumerc at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude1.5462620Vaylats at 8.4 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 197 to 332 metersCremps at 8.5 km (10 min)
Surface52.24 km²Belfort-du-Quercy at 8.8 km (10 min)
Population1394 inhabitantsAujols at 8.9 km (10 min)
Density26 inhabitants/km²Labastide-de-Penne at 9.2 km (10 min)
Chief townCahors (at 13.9 km)Flaujac-Poujols at 9.6 km (11 min)
DepartmentLotBelmont-Sainte-Foi at 10.5 km (11 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Lalbenque lies south of the Lot, the Regional Natural Park of Causses of Quercy.

Several dolmen indicate that the country was inhabited since ancient times. The Roman road from Lyon to Bordeaux across the country (GR65, chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostela). Merovingian tombs have been discovered. In 1010, a council of peace was held in "Albenc. In 1792 the castle was ravaged by insurgents and destroyed ...

An important part of the territory is occupied by the truffle. The market for black truffles of Quercy held every Tuesday from December to March is the most important South West and the delight of foodies ... But it also Quercy lamb, cheese Rocamadour, "Pastis" cake local wine of Cahors and Coteaux du Quercy ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • The church, whose dedication date of 1090 and is known for its gilded wooden altarpiece of the 17th century
  • Dolmen
  • Sinks and wash houses
  • Cazelles and gariottes (dry stone huts for shepherds)
  • Pigeonlofts
  • Cross carved
  • Quercy Properties
  • 4-marked hiking trails from the village
  • Municipal Pool
  • Tennis
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Lalbenque

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Farmers Market every Saturday morning
  • Market Black Truffle Quercy every Tuesday at 14 hours from December to March

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The path sinks Laburgade
  • The phosphatières of Cloup of Aural Bach
  • Lake-washing "butterfly" of Aujols
  • Castle Cieurac and windmill
  • The convent of Vaylats
  • Sports & Recreation:
  • Hiking (17 hiking trails)
  • Fishing
  • Petanque
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Gliding, flying, parachuting (Airfield Cahors-Lalbenque)
PHOTOS
Viewed from the sky with the church and street market with Truffles
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
Day
Night
Min. -4°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
Day
Night
Min. -5°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
Day
Night
Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le regalville
Réalville
Family kitchen open for lunch Monday night closes Wednesday evening and Sunday evening open on other nights of the week until April 15 by reservation only.
Located 25 km from LalbenqueFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Vayssade  
Lalbenque
Joelle and Pierre welcome you in their house, a barn where the structural character and style of the renovation will surprise you... All the ingredients for an unforgettable stay, Joelle...
Located in LalbenqueFrom 80 € to 92 € the double room 
Le logis de reyjade  
Montdoumerc
An authentic 18th century house of Quercy (1776), which has preserved all that constitutes a real family house (antique furniture, paintings, trinkets) - An incomparable atmosphere....
Located 6.2 km from Lalbenque90 € the double room 
Domaine de pierre blanche    
9.8
Flaugnac
Located in the heart of the Quercy Blanc house overlooks an area of 4 ha. It is a tranquil world where you can enjoy a peaceful and friendly atmosphere in the company of your hosts...
Located 10.8 km from LalbenqueFrom 75 € to 90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le gîte d'Eliane et Paul laburgade
Laburgade
Located in the heart of the tourism region around Cahors, the Lot valley and the landscapes of white Quercy lodgings both sides of the house owners are the outbuildings of a farm. They...
Located 5 km from LalbenqueFrom 300 € to 720 € per week 
La Safranière
Laburgade
New home completed in 1996. Situated on the outskirts of the town from a village of 280 inhabitants. 2 bathrooms2 wc.
Located 5.3 km from LalbenqueFrom 330 € to 630 € per week 
Fontanes
Fontanes
Located in the heart of Quercy, between Lot and Tarn et Garonne. Edge of a former farm cottage this very shady, fenced, fully renovated, with views over the surrounding countryside...
Located 5.4 km from LalbenqueFrom 210 € to 420 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Clos de la Lere  
Cayriech
Cayriech small village of character 4 flowers is located in the Quercy, between Cahors and Montauban, 12 km north of Caussade 15 minutes of the gorges of the Aveyron. Le Clos de la...
Located 14.4 km from LalbenqueFrom 11.50 € to 16.30 € per day 
Camping les Gorges de l'Aveyron    
10
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Located on a river and in the middle of the gorge, you will enjoy an exceptional, quiet and conducive to many walks and outdoor activities such as canoeing, mountain biking, hiking,...
Located 27 km from LalbenqueFrom 11.90 € to 21.30 € per day 
Camping le Faucon d'Or  
Montricoux
Open April 1 to October 15, situated close to a mecca of tourism to the Gorges de l'Aveyron, camping peregrines Golden welcomes you with good humor and smile. Many locations are available....
Located 29 km from Lalbenque 

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HOTELS
L'Aquitaine    
7.1
Lalbenque
L’Aquitaine offers an outdoor swimming pool, solarium and en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is just 800 metres from the A20 motorway, on the edge of the Causses du Quercy regional...
Located in LalbenqueRoom from 52 €
La Chartreuse     
8.5
Cahors
Located 5 minutes by foot from the centre of Cahors, Hotel La Chartreuse offers a warm and friendly welcome in a peaceful setting and offers a panoramic view of the River Lot. Hotel...
Located 14.1 km from LalbenqueRoom from 70 €
Inter-Hotel de France     
7.6
Cahors
This modern hotel offering well-equipped and air-conditioned rooms is just a 10-minute walk from Cahors town centre. The friendly staff will be happy to help you 24 hours a day. The...
Located 15.1 km from LalbenqueRoom from 75 €

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Located 5 minutes by foot from the centre of Cahors, Hotel La Chartreuse offers a warm and friendly welcome in a peaceful...
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