Lot

(South West of France)

For many, this is river cruising at its best! The meandering River Lot flows through wide valleys and narrow gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and past cascading waterfalls, taking you on a memorable voyage to ancient castles, medieval villages and historic châteaux.

Our base at Douelle is perfectly situated for exploring the Lot in both directions – west towards the Gallic town of Luzech and east as far as Larnagol which is newly open to navigation.

Orchards, vineyards and pine forests colour the landscape, and picnics on the riverbank, swimming in the clear waters and fishing from your boat are all fun to do. For a change of cruising style, kayaks and canoes are available to hire at various sites along the river and make for a fun day out. And of course, the natural environment of the Lot is home to an amazing array of wildlife; watch otters playing on the riverbanks and kingfishers and herons fishing for food, while majestic eagles can be seen soaring the skies above. Bring your binoculars!

Discover the Lot on horseback!
If you love horse-riding, why not hire your own horse to take along with you! Local stables can provide everything you need from riding tackle to hay, giving you a unique chance to explore the beautiful countryside on horseback while others in your party cruise. A detailed itinerary, including best places to stop for the evening for you and your horse is provided. Speak to the sales teams for more details and they will be happy to help.

Read what the papers said about their boating holiday on the River Lot

Waterways World enjoyed one of our fantastic boating holidays onboard a Calypso cruising the River Lot. They wound their way through the spectacular limestone cliffs and idyllic countryside visiting various UNESCO sites on the way.

Read more to find out what a great boating holiday they had with Le Boat...

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