Throughout the coming months there will be many of us who have visitors to come and
stay - perhaps family and friends or maybe holidaymakers who are renting a gite.
The local tourist offices are a great source of information for places to visit
and local beauty spots but we welcome any Leggies members who may want to recommend
a good place to visit - if you've spent an enjoyable few hours or a day out then
do let us know - contact Sandy Hewlett to add to the website.
Public gardens:
Jardin de Calebasse, 24350 Bussac - a 'gourd' garden and artisan who sells crafted
gourds.
Website: http://jardincalebasse.free.fr. Open 1st July - 30th September, 10h-20h,
closed Sundays and Mondays. Entrance: 4€ . Recommended by Nina Parrett.
Lavande de L'herm, 46150 Massarat - a lavender garden, shop and tearooms
05 6521 4821 (English spoken). Open 8th June-2nd September, Monday and Wednesday
afternoons but always telephone first. Castelfranc Is 23km from Cahors on the D811,direction
Puy l’Eveque. The Garden is near the markethall and is signposted. 9€ entrance which
includes a cream tea. Recommended by Nina Parrett.
Jardin Des Nenuphars, Temple-Sur-Lot 47110 - a famous water-lily garden from which
Money took inspiration. It also houses France's national collection of water lilies,
in addition to a museum of Monet memorabilia.
05 53 01 08 05 Website: http://www.latour-marliac.com. Signposted from the D911
at Temple-sur-Lot. Recommended by Helen Raphael.
Activities for families and small children:
For a day out where the beach is too far away, the lake at Casteljaloux makes a good
alternative. It is a large lake with a sandy beach and numerous activities such as
pedaloes, swings, slides etc. There is also a cafe which serves a limited menu but
is good. The beach facilities are open until the beginning of September, after that
it is possible to use the beach and lake but the cafe is closed. Further round from
the immediate access are more secluded areas that are ideal for picnics. Recommended
by Helen Raphael.
