Salviac

Salviac

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSalviac
Insee code46297
Postcode46340
Latitude44.6812540
Longitude1.2653650
AltitudeFrom 124 to 307 meters
Surface29.61 km²
Population1283 inhabitants
Density43 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townCahors (at 39 km, 42 min)Florimont-Gaumier at 4.3 km (5 min)
DepartmentLotDégagnac at 5.1 km (5 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The Land of Salviac in Bouriane lies in the Lot, between Quercy and Périgord. 40 km north-west of Cahors and 30 km south of Sarlat, a country soothing and full of charm is offered to you.

Salviac, capital of Canton, lies in a green valley at the confluence of two streams charming: the Easter and Ourajou. You are on the Chemin de St Jacques de Compostela (GR652) (variant of Rocamadour La Romieu).

The gastronomic specialties of the country are derivatives of duck and goose (pâté, foie gras, cracklings ...)


SIGHTSEEING
  • The church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur of Salviac, Romanesque-Gothic edifice was rebuilt about 1280 on the initiative of the future Pope John XXII. Its roof is covered with slate (stone slabs), cover typical of the Quercy-Perigord.
  • The Chapel of Our Lady of the Olm (fifteenth century).
  • The Chateau Lacoste (private, do not visit).
  • The fountain coping 16th century
  • The Museum of Agricultural Machinery Bouriane:
  • Open from May to September: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 14h to 19h and Sundays from 10h to 12h and 14h to 19h.
  • July and August: daily from 14h to 19h.
  • Off season: by appointment at +33 5 65 41 56 18 (site), +33 5 65 21 62 33 or +33 6 81 09 98 05.
  • Path Discovery Pech Curet.
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Information pointsTourist Office of Salviac

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Dégagnac: Chateau de Lantis (private visits by appointment on +33 5 65 41 11 47), water.
  • Lavercantière: Private castle (not open to visitors, open for Heritage Days), Romanesque churches of St Martin and St Quirin; sensitive natural areas of the Landes Frau interpretation to discover with the fauna and flora.
  • Léobard: New Abbey, Cistercian Abbey of the 13th century
  • Rampoux: Romanesque church with frescos from the 15th century
  • Thédirac: castle tower with octagonal Renaissance window (do not visit); church fortified Roman-Gothic chapel (eighteenth century).
  • Small Rural Heritage: gariottes, cazelles, washing, ovens, mills.
  • Route Plans Country Bouriane water (swimming, fishing and other water activities).
  • Walks:
  • Walking Trails in the Land of Salviac (guide available at the Tourist Office).
  • GR 652 variant of the path of St Jacques de Compostela (Figeac, Rocamadour-La Romieu).
  • Trails Interpretive Frau in Lavercantière.
  • Guided walks in summer (ask at the Tourist Office).
  • Landscapes of oak and chestnut trees - Petit plateau.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Bicycle hire at the heart of Black PérigordNature and the outdoorsFrom 10 € to 140 €Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (17 km)
Canoe or kayak hire in the DordogneNature and the outdoorsFrom 13 € to 21 €Carsac-Aillac (17.5 km)
Maiden flight and microlight lessonsSports sensationsFrom 40 € to 159 €Belvès (23 km)
Visit a saddleryCraftFreeSaint-Vincent-Rive-d'Olt (24 km)

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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 1°C - Max. 15°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 15°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
RESTAURANTS 
La Récréation  
8.9
Les Arques
Childhood memories - A trip into a local school of the interwar restaurant transformed into shock, anyone? In the small village of Arques, restaurant La Récréation the courtyard terrace...
Located 8.8 km from Salviac36 € per person 
Hostellerie de la Bouriane  
7.7
Gourdon
The Hostellerie de la Bouriane is a large old Quercy. Operated by the same family since 1898, and is the image of the region: welcoming, friendly, comfortable, generous and authentic....
Located 11.3 km from Salviac50 € per person 
L'Esplanade  
8.1
Domme
L'Esplanade the terrace in the medieval city of Domme, it dominates the valley of the Dordogne and the dizzying maze of the river. 450 000 years of history, that makes modest. So here...
Located 14.1 km from Salviac41 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le moulin d'iches  
Cazals
In the exceptional environment of an old mill, between Quercy and Perigord, comfortable accommodation of quality with swimming pool, in a property of 8 hectares, between the Dordogne...
Located 5.3 km from SalviacFrom 75 € to 85 € the double room 
Domaine La Cabane    
10
Dégagnac
Domaine La Cabane is situated approx. 6 km sud de Gourdon, in a quiet and rural setting. Here you will find: - 3 very comfortable B & B rooms each with ensuite bathrooms. - 3 very luxurious...
Located 7.4 km from SalviacFrom 80 € to 90 € the double room 
Le moulin des fumades    
9.8
Payrignac
Between Lot and Dordogne in the South west of France, the Valton's family welcomes you to their property of 3 hectares the Moulin des Fumades in 3 bedrooms furnished in an old restored...
Located 10.7 km from SalviacFrom 80 € to 85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La grande maison
Salviac
The house is located in the village of Salviac in the Lot and 5 km of the Dordogne. You will stay from Saturday to Saturday, in 200 m² living space, accommodating 6 to 12 people, ideal...
Located in SalviacFrom 450 € to 800 € per week 
Les Charrettes
Salviac
Old barn restored in house habitation.
Located in SalviacFrom 900 € to 1600 € per week 
Gîte Nadalie
Bouzic
Very charming 18th century maison en pierre : cosy, comfortable and high quality. The gîte has a lovely view, a large (70m²) sunny terras, private shady garden, along open fields surrounded...
Located 5.4 km from SalviacFrom 395 € to 895 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Campingleparadis    
9.6
Gourdon
A small sun corner of laughter and of calms, in all simplicity.
Located 9.7 km from SalviacFrom 11 € to 13.50 € per day 
Valenthèze auberge, camping   
8.7
Montcabrier
Our campsite is situated in a picturesque valley bisected by the small river Thèze. We offer 25 individual sites, each with an area of ​​200m², luxury tents for rent and cottages. Enjoy...
Located 18.7 km from SalviacFrom 15 € to 20 € per day 
Camping les charmes    
10
Sainte-Mondane
Camping in Perigord, quiet. 3 daisies. Near caves, castles, swimming, fishing, bicycle...
Located 19.1 km from Salviac 

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HOTELS
Les Hameaux de Pomette    
9.2
Marminiac
Located in the heart of the countryside, 2 km from the town of Cazals, this resort offers a swimming pool and a communal BBQ area. Free parking and a children’s playground are available...
Located 5.9 km from SalviacRoom from 39 €
Hostellerie de la Bouriane     
8.5
Gourdon
Hostellerie de la Bouriane is in the former mediaeval town of Gourdon. Its spacious rooms have LCD TV with cable/satellite channels and free Wi-Fi internet access. Guests of the Hostellerie...
Located 11.3 km from SalviacRoom from 81 €
Hostellerie De Goujounac     
8.2
Goujounac
The Hostellerie de Goujounac is located in the center of the medieval village, Goujounac, 29 kilometers from Cahors, in the Lot valley in Dordogne. The hotel features double and Twin...
Located 12.8 km from SalviacRoom from 59 €

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Hôtel Le Saint Cirq
Hotel Saint-Cirq is located in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Natural Park in front of St. Cirq Lapopie. It offers a...
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