Rent a boat to navigate on the Lot between Cahors and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
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Highlights of a river cruise between Cahors and Larnagol
Starting from Cahors, various routes are available. You can either navigate towards Luzech for a great experience in the heart of the Lot. Or head to Larnagol for a more picturesque journey, this is the route we are taking you one.
Let’s go for 45km of waterways. In this area, two departure bases are available: Cahors and Bouzies. Here are some cities and towns you will discover while navigating on the Lot East. There is a towpath all along your route so do not forget you bike!
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
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Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. This village, dating from the Middle Ages, is one of the most beautiful in France and is home to many artists (painters, wood turners, sculptors, etc.).
Château des Anglais de Bouzies. The Château des Anglais de Bouzies is located high up in the cliff. You will find it on the road, navigating from Cahors to Saint-Cirq Lapopie. The château des Anglais was used as a refuge to protect the population in case of attack. The interior cannot be visited, but without even leaving your houseboat you will have a magnificent view of the castle.
Towpath dug into the rock. This towpath, from Bouzies to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, offers you a magnificent walk. At the Ganil lock, you will find yourself walking under the rock.
Hire a licence-free boat on the Lot East
The Lot is a mountain river, wild and meandering, home to a rich fauna and magnificent landscapes. Be ready for a dynamic cruise from Luzech to Larnagol with 17 manual locks. It takes between 15 and 20 miunutes to go through a lock. We suggest to have a least one previous experience of navigation before going on the Lot. There are two departure base on the Lot East : Cahors and Bouzies. Be reminded that you are totally free to take the direction you wish. Before boarding, you will receive a 1h training session, to get yourself used to the boat and navigation.
- For experienced navigators
- Perfect for history buffs
- Near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, the most beautiful village in France
1 possible starting point
The locks are manual but they are easy to operate.
If the Lot is in spate, we may have to transfer your cruise to another departure base. We do not recommend the Lot for a first boating holiday.
It is important you only moor in the designated places.
Possible cruises in The Lot - towards Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.
Bouzies
round trip
Cruise 3 of nights
Douelle
round trip
Cahors
round trip
Luzech
round trip
Cruise 4 of nights
Bouzies
round trip
Cruise 4 of nights
Cahors
round trip
Cahors
round trip
Cruise 4 of nights
Bouzies
round trip
Cruise 7 of nights
Cahors
round trip
Cruise 7 of nights
Cahors
round trip
Cahors
round trip
Luzech
round trip
Cruise 7 of nights
Douelle
round trip
Also to be discovered
Here is the list of possible cruises on the Lot to Saint Cirq Lapopie
Range Essential
4
1
-25%
From €244 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Range Comfort
4
0
-25%
From €290 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Range Comfort
2
2
-25%
From €499 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
Range Premium
6
0
-25%
From €327 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Bimini
Range Premium
4
0
-25%
From €455 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Bimini
Range Premium
4
0
-25%
From €455 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Plancha
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Range Comfort
2
2
-25%
From €302 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Range Comfort
4
0
-25%
From €335 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Range Comfort
6
0
-25%
From €285 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Range Comfort
8
0
-20%
From €214 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Flat Screen TV
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Range Premium
4
0
-20%
From €496 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air freshener
Electric toilets
Bimini
Customer testimonials
Average :
4.6/5
(based on 75 opinion)
4.6/5
(based on 75 opinion)
Pascale D.
Cruise carried out on Sep 25, 2023, Horizon 2-SCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"Great time, magnificent scenery."
Jean-claude B.
Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2023, Salsa BCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"After several experiences on canals, cruising on a river was a very satisfying change."
Valerie F.
Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2023, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"Outstanding scenery."
Martine R.
Cruise carried out on Jul 24, 2023, CalypsoCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"Beautiful scenery, calm, no waiting at locks."
Johann B.
Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2023, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"Beautiful sites, a complete change of scenery."
Philippe A.
Cruise carried out on Jun 19, 2023, Sedan 1170Cruise : Cahors aller/retour
"Beautiful scenery, tranquillity."
Bernard C.
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2023, Riviera 920Cruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"The experience was good, the boat correct and the region very pleasant."
Jean-michel G.
Cruise carried out on Oct 10, 2022, CrusaderCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"A delight, a bit sporty thanks to the locks!"
Patrick F.
Cruise carried out on Sep 24, 2022, Salsa BCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"Beautiful region, pleasant cruising."
Josef K.
Cruise carried out on Aug 6, 2022, Sedan 1010Cruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"Beautiful nature, you can bath in the river!, Pech Merle near to visit!"
Tom C.
Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2022, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"Journey on the Lot= perfect, nature and city visits; locks= fun teamwork"
Dietmar J.
Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2022, Horizon 2-SCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"auto-translation :''a great experience. But 7 days on the Lot is almost too short, because we are still working with the locks.''"
Carole B.
Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2022, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful''"
Didier B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 30, 2021, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good''"
Gilles L.
Cruise carried out on Jul 19, 2021, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Full disconnection''"
Eric V.
Cruise carried out on Jun 12, 2021, Estivale QuattroCruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Varied and beautiful landscapes, always very close to the villages''"
Nicolas M.
Cruise carried out on Sep 19, 2020, Sedan 1010Cruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Excellent, original and exotic holidays!''"
Jean-luc B.
Cruise carried out on Sep 12, 2020, Penichette 1020 FBCruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Quality of the landscape, tranquillity because it is carried out in September.''"
Bernard F.
Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2020, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful scenery, pleasant sailing.''"
Georges C.
Cruise carried out on Sep 9, 2019, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Tired because of the locks''"
David F.
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2019, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Excellent''"
Francis R.
Cruise carried out on Jun 10, 2019, CapriceCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very nice and varied''"
Alain S.
Cruise carried out on May 25, 2019, Salsa BCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Extraordinary in an extraordinary site''"
Sylvie H.
Cruise carried out on Aug 11, 2018, Royal MystiqueCruise : Douelle aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Magnificent''"
David E.
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2018, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"Brilliant, beautiful scenery"
Patricia J.
Cruise carried out on Jul 30, 2018, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing stay, beautiful landscapes''"
Sylvie V.
Cruise carried out on Aug 4, 2018, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise. Too bad there is no towpath''"
François G.
Cruise carried out on Jul 21, 2018, Confort 900 DPCruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful landscapes, but very physical locks …''"
Marie-andrée B.
Cruise carried out on Jun 25, 2018, Confort 1100 ACruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful river''"
Cyril B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very nice cruise, shame we can not make a one way, A / R a little too long''"
Joëlle B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2017, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Great. Pleasant''"
Jean luc F.
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Pleasant landscapes, beautiful visits and very nice paths''"
Vanessa A.
Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2017, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Wonderful landscape''"
Jane S.
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2017, Confort 900Cruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"We loved the area"
Jacques D.
Cruise carried out on Jun 26, 2017, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Manual locks sometimes blocked, difficult to handle = very many maneuvers on short runs''"
Mark D.
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2017, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very pretty river and very beautiful villages. Which country! The vineyards, the cliffs, the forest and even the locks!''"
Madeleine J.
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2017, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very interesting and pleasant. We were very happy''"
Fabienne B.
Cruise carried out on May 1, 2017, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Excellent VERY GOOD STAY to redo''"
Armelle M.
Cruise carried out on Sep 19, 2016, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Super nice week''"
José L.
Cruise carried out on Sep 12, 2016, Sedan 1300 ACruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Super''"
Charles M.
Cruise carried out on Sep 23, 2016, Espade 850 FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Great way to discover the river as Lot''"
Michel K.
Cruise carried out on Sep 17, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Sports, exotic, beautiful places''"
Jacky M.
Cruise carried out on Sep 10, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very nice cruise''"
Gilles L.
Cruise carried out on Sep 12, 2016, Triton 860Cruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful area''"
Nicolas B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2016, Estivale DuoCruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Awesome. Very beautiful area , beautiful scenery''"
Dolor C.
Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Cruise on the Lot, relaxing and quiet''"
Patrice P.
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2016, Estivale OctoCruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful scenery, pleasant and easy navigation''"
Patrick F.
Cruise carried out on Jul 9, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful on the Lot''"
Guy louis M.
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Beautiful area''"
Agnès C.
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Rich in emotions .... The Lot is beautiful''"
Julie E.
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"Excellent river cruise on the Lot, would like to do again"
Stéphane P.
Cruise carried out on Jul 4, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Super cruise , really pretty scenery''"
Jean-luc S.
Cruise carried out on Jul 4, 2016, Renaud 8000Cruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good experience''"
Jean-marie S.
Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2016, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Wild, sports ( passing through locks ) … a successful cruise''"
Marie anne T.
Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Exotic stay''"
Elodie C.
Cruise carried out on Jun 20, 2016, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very good first experience of discovering the river tourism, we will renew soon''"
Jean pascal A.
Cruise carried out on Sep 26, 2016, Riviera 920Cruise : Bouzies aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Cruise really great despite the weather""
Xavier L.
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2016, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Very nice, beautiful nearby heritage discoveries banks.""
Joel C.
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2016, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Good memories but real difficulties related to wind and currents on the Lot. A river not obvious for a first experience.""
Jean luc B.
Cruise carried out on Aug 22, 2015, Triton 860Cruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Beautiful experience on a beautiful inland area""
Mélanie F.
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2015, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Verily it was very nice , beautiful landscapes""
Marie noelle L.
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2015, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Verily all exotic and beautiful environment !""
Benoit D.
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Renaud 8000Cruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Pleasant , lets unpack well""
Jean yves S.
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Quiet and relaxing despite the 32 locks to maneuver - no stress""
Marcel J.
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2015, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"enjoyable cruise""
Francesca H.
Cruise carried out on Jul 27, 2015, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Cahors aller/retour
"We loved it - phenomenal bit of the world and an almost empty river high season, never any trouble with finding quiet and secluded moorings or a good restaurant yards from the mooring. Lovely !"
Pascal S.
Cruise carried out on Jul 25, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Very nice""
Vincent A.
Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2015, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"On the Lot , it lacks shops and the possibility to make wild moorings""
Géry B.
Cruise carried out on Jun 15, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Gorgeous. On the Lot, the locks are overrun with youth who confuse locks and diving .""
André H.
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2015, Espade 850 FlyCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Very nice and a bit sporty for the passage of 2 locks on the Lot""
Alain J.
Cruise carried out on Jun 1, 2015, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Cahors aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Stress at baseline and in the locks . Otherwise, beautiful surroundings""
Stéphane B.
Cruise carried out on May 23, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Very nice discovery""
Daniel S.
Cruise carried out on May 9, 2015, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"The environment is beautiful, The Lot is really very green and we do not speak of gastronomy ...""
Gérard A.
Cruise carried out on Apr 25, 2015, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech aller/retour
"auto-translation :"Cruise shortened because of flooding on the Lot""
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