Le Presbytere is to be found in the southern-central, Lot region of France. The region is spectacular with high rocky hills, intersected with deep river valleys. Medieval, fortified villages perch precariously to the cliff tops, while sprawling and fertile farmlands populate the valley floors. Within the limestone hills many caves, with spectacular formations or pre-historic cave paintings can be found.

The area is rural, agriculture plays a large part of the local lifestyle. Local wines include Cahors (rich red) and Gaillac (light white). The sound of geese is never far away, the region being a centre for pâte de fois gras. Walnuts, duck, and the delicious cheeses of St Andre (rich and soft), and Cabecus, the mild rounds of goats cheese, are all produced locally.

The region has many splendid historic sights to visit. The cliff edge villages of St-Cirq-Lapopie, the second most beautiful village in France and lovely Calvignac. Najac, with its 100 Years War castle and medieval fortified village straddled along the top of a hill. The prehistoric caves at Pechemerle with their Stone Age drawings and much more. For more detail and photos why not visit the Things to See and Do page!

    

 
By Air
The nearest international airport is Rodez, (one hour's drive) served by Ryanair from Stanstead or Toulouse Blagnac about an 1.5 hour flight from London, and Toulouse itself is about an 1.5 hour drive away from Le Presbytere.

By Rail
The French railway system is far superior than our own antiquated infrastructure! The TGV reaches speeds of 200mph and the journey time from London St Pancras to Toulouse is roughly 12 hours. You can book tickets at RailEurope.co.uk.

Car hire
It’s far cheaper to hire a car in France, than hire one here and take it over. Avis have hire centres at the airport in Toulouse, Limoges and at the station in Cahors.

By Road
Many visitors to Le Presbytere drive from the UK. The journey time from London is about 15 hours. Some people have managed this in one go, using driving shifts and traveling mostly by night. However why not take it slower and stop off en route! There are many places of interest along the way, and no shortage of fine French hotels and restaurants.

Crossing the channel is easy on the ferries, or for those with a more delicate stomach try the train through the tunnel. Both cost roughly the same for a car with four people on board. For ferries, try P&O Ferries or SeaFrance, for the train EuroTunnel.