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visit Gourdon and our region |
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| Notre Dame des Neiges | Fontaine des Cordeliers | Gourdon - overview |
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| Bridge Valentré - Cahors | Cazel "shieling" - Lot | Castles - Dordogne |
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visit Gourdon and our region |
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| Notre Dame des Neiges | Fontaine des Cordeliers | Gourdon - overview |
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| Bridge Valentré - Cahors | Cazel "shieling" - Lot | Castles - Dordogne |
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A prestigious siteAn early shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary existed in the Xth century A.D. In 1166, a body berried in the rock was discovered and designated to be that of Saint Amadour, the site then became one of the major sites for pilgrimage in the whole of the Christian world. |
| Cahors |  |
A commercial river cityDue to its position on the river Lot, the town was already of importance during the Gallo-Roman period. It flourished from the XIIth century with the arrival of Italian merchant bankers from Lombardy attracted to the town by its thriving commerce. |
| Sarlat |  |
An architectural jewelDuring a stroll along the narrow streets of the town you will discover the beautiful medieval buildings such as the Cathedral Saint-Sacerdos, the Presidial, the old church Sainte-Marie, and other numerous and equally beautiful buildings. |