Circuit d'Estaing - Conques
Departing from the village of Estaing, like a Santiago de Compostela pilgrim, from the Unesco World Heritage-listed Gothic bridge, you'll head for Saint-Geniez-des-Ers.
You'll tackle tortuous slopes leading to the high plateaus of Campuac and Lunel, from where you can admire the Aubrac mountains in the distance. You'll plunge into ever-changing landscapes, at times rich in crops, at other times vertiginous ravines where the chestnut trees for which the region is famous cling. You'll be amazed by the magic of the landscape.
After Montignac, make a detour to the Bancarel site, for a timeless view of the village of Conques, a jewel of Romanesque art?
After an obligatory visit to this thousand-year-old village, with its Unesco World Heritage-listed abbey church, its treasure trove of medieval goldsmiths? work and its picturesque alleyways, you'll follow the Dourdou, a capricious, blood-colored river, which leads you to the meandering Lot. As you make your way along, you'll be reminded of the "gabarriers" who hauled up the famous North Sea fish from Bordeaux, and taste the region's signature dish, "l'estofinade".
Your journey continues along the graceful curves of the Lot, dotted with villages and châteaux steeped in history. At the confluence of two rivers, the landscape finally opens up to Entraygues.
On the way back, you'll see vineyards clinging to the hillsides. Finally, you arrive in Estaing. Dominated by its castle on the banks of the River Lot, you'll discover one of France's most beautiful villages, with its authentic heritage and traditional terraced landscapes inviting you to taste Estaing wines.
