Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

The medieval village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is perched 100m high above the Lot river in South-Western France.

The village has paved pathways, Gothic façades and fortified gates and stone houses.

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie was home to the famous poet, André Breton.

The village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France association.

Tourists can discover a range of craft workshops, art galleries, cafês and shops and visit the Rignault museum which offers its visitors a look inside a typical Saint-Cirq house and its gardens that offer views of the Lot Valley.

The Saint-Cirq-Lapopie church set high up on the rock in the village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, dates back to the 16th century, containing Baroque statues and views of the Lot Valley.

Official website: http://www.saintcirqlapopie.fr