WALKABLE FROM THE HOUSE:
SWIM IN THE RIVER The beach on the river would be a nice family thing to do, and they may be renting canoes there. There is also a nice pizza restaurant there. Some could take turns being with the youngest while others are canoeing on the Lot. There are beach towels at the house.
https://www.campingplage.com/en/
WALK THE TOW PATH
Chemin de Halage goes along the river to Bouzies. There is a carving under the cliff overhang that is wonderful to see. If you go all the way to Bouzies, you will see other fun art installations.
NEARBY – within a few minutes
LES VELOS DE ST. CIRQ - BICYCLING
Rent a Bicycle with a child carrier/trailer on the back? Christophe at Velos de St. Cirq can rent you the equipment. He has electric bikes which are great fun. Ride along the Chemin de Halage (the tow path by the river) or bike one of the rides he can recommend. He and his wife Julie are fluent in English, and their daughter might be about 6, so they might also be a resource for other ideas. You can find his contact info on the website. Tell him Ann Lokey sent you. https://lesvelosdesaintcirq.com
LA FERME DE LETOU
Milk the goats every night at 6 PM. 5-minute drive up the road above St Cirq. Buy some of the many varieties of cabecou cheese they sell there.
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Agriculture/La-ferme-de-letou-1025429330932441/
KALAPCA
https://www.kalapca.com/en
Canoeing, Kayaking, Caving, Zip line. Lots of family activities. In Conduche about 10 minutes away.
IN CAHORS – 40 MINUTES AWAY
THE TOURIST TRAIN
Ride around the city. You will see the Pont Valentre and the largest medieval residential area in the world. Check with the Tourist Information Center for times and tickets.
OUTINGS THAT WILL INCLUDE DRIVING FOR PERHAPS UP TO AN HOUR
CAP NATURE
https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1067680-d2405727-i271932331-Cap_Nature-
Pradines_Cahors_Lot_Occitanie.html
Lots of activities specifically for children (e.g.mini golf, zip lines through the forest). Just North of Cahors.
ROCHER DES AIGLES - BIRDS OF PREY
http://www.rocherdesaigles.com/ornithological-park-france-rocamadour.html
They have a spectacular show with the owls and eagles and all sorts of birds. It is worth visiting. Near Rocamadour, maybe an hour away.
LE PARC ANIMALIER - ANIMAL PARK IN GRAMAT
https://www.gramat-parc-animalier.com/e
More than 1000 animals from Europe and around the world. 2 hour tour
LA FORET DES SINGES - THE MONKEY FOREST
https://www.la-foret-des-singes.com/en
CHÂTEAU MARQUEYSSAC
https://marqueyssac.com/?lang=en
The gardens with their topiary are jaw dropping. There is a lovely cafe there for lunch. Great walks and views.
THE GARDENS OF EYRIGNAC
Alas o gardens with wonderful topiary, but completely different from Marquessac. Fun to explore. Lots of small animals cut from boxwood shrubs. Great restaurant.
https://www.eyrignac.com/en
CHATEAU DES MILANDE
The beautiful home of Josephine Baker. Lots to see, including a wonderful garden with fountains and children’s fort. Birds of Prey performance. Great tour of the house, including many of her gowns. Tells her story as a secret member of the resistance and an acclaimed performer. Nice café for lunch.
https://www.milandes.com/en/
CASTELNAUD
Fantastic medieval castle with good tour in English and nice restaurants on the grounds. Demonstration of Trebuchet (medieval catapult) is fun. If you head out early, you could do both Castelnaud and the gardens at Marqueyssac. https://castelnaud.com/?lang=en
LA PLAGE AUX PTEROSAURES
www.plageauxpterosaures.fr
Great for dinosaur lovers. North West of Cahors.
PHOSPHATIÈRES DU CLOUP D'AURAL
Great for kids who like fossils! A tour into a deep ravine in a lovely park for walking
https://phosphatieres.com