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| Saint-Cere | |
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| La Bave and the Quai des Récollets. | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
|---|---|
| Regions | Midi-Pyrenees Lot |
| Altitude | Between 152 and m |
| Area | 11,33 km² |
| Population | 3 545 hab. |
| Density | 312,89 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 46400 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 44 ° 51 ′ 35 ″ N 1 ° 53 ′ 30 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
Saint-Cere is a city of Lot, located in Dordogne valley.
Understand
Dominated by the towers of Saint-Laurent where the city originally stood, Saint-Céré is located at the crossroads of Ségala, Limargue and Causse.
Formerly crossed by several branches of the Bave tributary of the Dordogne, it regularly suffered devastating floods. In 1611, a Dutch engineer built a network of canals crossing and enclosing the city. It was then given the nickname of Little Venice. From the Middle Ages, the privileged location of Saint-Céré generated intense economic activity which is still present today with fairs, markets and dynamic shops. Its remarkable architecture preserves many traces of this flourishing past.
Several famous people have established residence here: Pierre Benoit of the Académie française was inspired by the surroundings to write Atlantis and Le Déjeuner de Sousceyrac and the artist Jean Lurçat created his tapestries in the workshop of his castle in Saint- Laurent-les-Tours. But also sites like the Caves of Presque discovered in 1825 and fitted out in 1922, offer a cathedral of concretions as only Nature has the secret!
Its geographical location at the foot of the first foothills of the Ségala also makes Saint-Céré a favorite spot for hikers and nature lovers.
To go
- since Cahors at the South West, A20 direction Paris until exit 56 then D807 to Saint-Céré.
- since Brive-la-Gaillarde to the north following the departmental D38, D8, D720.
- since Aurillac to the east by following the N122 then the D7, D20, D140 and D673.
- since Figeac to the south-east following the D840 and D940.
Circulate
To see
- Tours-Saint-Laurent castle – medieval fortress housing the Jean-Lurçat museum (tapestry).
- old center – Place du Mercadial, Maison des Consuls, Hôtel de Puymulé, Sainte-Spérie church and Récollets church.
Do
- Hiking (hiking or mountain biking) – Hikes available in the offices and on the website of the Tourist Office Dordogne valley.
- 1 Golf of Montal Marot Bas,
33 5 65 10 83 09 
From 22 €. – in Saint-Jean-Lespinasse. 9-hole course
From To buy
Lotoise culinary specialties: Rocamadour cheeses (AOC), Périgord walnuts (AOC), goose and duck foie gras, golden plum from Carennac, wines from Cahors.
Eat
- Travelers Brewery Republic Square, 33 5 65 38 05 17 – Traditional and regional cuisine.
- 1 Instant T 3 place du Mercadial, 33 5 65 106682
Mon.- sat. : 12 h - 14 h 30 and19 h - 21 h. main course between 15,8 € and 19,4 €, snacks (sandwiches, sandwiches, salads) between 9,2 € and 14,8 €. – 
in the 2019 Gault et Millau guide. Traditional French cuisine. Terrace. - The 5 Céré Republic Square, 33 5 65 10 67 29 – Brewery
- Relais du Pont Neuf avenue Charles Bourseul. – Traditional kitchen.
Mon.- sat. : 
in the 2019 Gault et Millau guide. Traditional French cuisine. Terrace.Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Camping
- Soulhol Quai Salesses, 33 5 65 38 12 37
Communicate
Around
- Three villages classified among the most beautiful villages in France : Carennac, Loubressac and Autoire
- Castelnau-Bretenoux castle in Prudhomat
- Caves of Presque in Saint-Médard-de-Presque
- Padirac chasm
- Rocamadour
- Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
- Collonges-la-Rouge
- Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, medieval village
- Pech Merle cave
- Figeac, old center and Champollion museum
- Cahors, Valentré bridge
