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Padirac

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lot

Padirac - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lot
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Charming small village of Lot, Occitan region Padirac takes place about sixty kilometers from Cahors, in the Causse de Gramat. It is located north of the Regional Natural Park of the Quercy, close to Rocamadour, Rignac, Lavergne and Loubressac.

Elder territory Padirac known human occupation for many centuries, as evidenced by the remains found on site. Known worldwide for its famous gulf, the town continues to attract visitors with its exceptional natural heritage.

Passing through the village of Padirac you can explore the most beautiful sights of the region and admire some of the most interesting cities while enjoying the quiet atmosphere of this city southwest of France.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPadirac
Postcode46500
Latitude44.8416130 (N 44° 50’ 30”)
Longitude1.7534430 (E 1° 45’ 12”)
AltitudeFrom 318m to 426m
Surface area8.86 km²
Population169 inhabitants
Density19 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCahors (67 km, 1:03)
Insee code46213
IntercommunalityCC Causses et Vallée de la Dordogne
DepartmentLot
TerritoriesMidi-Pyrénées, Quercy
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Thégra3.7 km (7 min)
Miers4.6 km (7 min)
Mayrinhac-Lentour5.8 km (9 min)
Lavergne6.5 km (8 min)
Alvignac6.9 km (8 min)
Autoire7.5 km (9 min)
Loubressac8.2 km (10 min)
Rignac8.7 km (11 min)
Gintrac9.2 km (11 min)
Bio9.4 km (12 min)
Gramat9.5 km (13 min)
Saint-Jean-Lagineste10.4 km (15 min)
Saint-Médard-de-Presque11 km (13 min)
Prudhomat11.5 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

A natural cavity thirty-five meters in diameter, the Padirac chasm has made the town famous throughout the world. Considered one of the greatest geological curiosities in the country, the site is accessible to the public via a descent to a depth of 103 meters. On site, it is possible to enjoy a stroll on the underground river using large boats, in particular to admire the Grande Pendeloque, a giant stalactite sixty meters high. Let yourself be seduced by the beauty of the Gours and Rain lakes, as well as the Grand Dôme room with its nearly hundred meter high vault.

Don't forget to discover the PADIPARC zoological park dedicated to the world of reptiles, before admiring the Padirac castle or the Saint-Julien church.

The town also has an important megalithic heritage like the dolmens of Andrieu, Escurettes, Bougoulat, Calcas, Claouzelles and Pendus.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Photos

Padirac chasm: descent staircase
Padirac chasm: descent staircase
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Zoological park in Padirac
Zoological park in Padirac
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Padirac chasm: descent staircase
Padirac chasm: descent staircase
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Padirac chasm: entrance to the bottom
Padirac chasm: entrance to the bottom
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Zoological park in Padirac
Zoological park in Padirac
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Padiparc Trailer
Padiparc Trailer
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Zoological park in Padirac
Zoological park in Padirac
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Zoological park in Padirac
Zoological park in Padirac
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Zoological park in Padirac
Zoological park in Padirac
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Padirac chasm: top of the chasm seen from the bottom
Padirac chasm: top of the chasm seen from the bottom
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Padirac chasm: entrance passage at the bottom
Padirac chasm: entrance passage at the bottom
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Padirac chasm: the bottom
Padirac chasm: the bottom
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Weather

Friday 7 june
Min. 16°C - Max. 25°C
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Saturday 8 june
Min. 18°C - Max. 28°C
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Sunday 9 june
Min. 15°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Discover reptiles at Padiparc
Entertainment6 € to 9 € Padirac
Adventure sightseeing on a river with a nature guide
Nature and the great outdoors50 € Vayrac (11.2 km)
Haut Quercy scenic railway
Entertainment7 € to 11 € Martel (15.3 km)
Visit to an artist's studio - Sculpture and art foundry
Arts and CraftsFreePechs-de-l'Espérance (28 km)
Cougnac Caves tour
Culture and education11 € Payrignac (32 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Alzou Gorges
HikeIntermediate5:00Gramat (7.3 km)
Puy de Mont Circuit
HikeEasy2:00Vayrac (13 km)
Henri's path and quest for the magic hammer
HikeEasy2:30Le Bastit (15 km)
Circuit of Pochy
HikeEasy2:30Le Vigan (27 km)
The fountains and bread ovens tour
HikeIntermediate5:00Sérilhac (28 km)

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Hotels

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