
cruising route Douelle / St Cirq Lapopie / Douelle
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Douelle - St Cirq Lapopie - Douelle - 96 Km - 26 Locks - 18 h of navigation - 4 Nights
From Douelle to Cahors, 14 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Douelle > Cahors

Douelle
This village, with its stong boating tradition, was originally known for its barrel factories. Today the most noteworthy landmarks are its suspension bridge and gothic church.
Cahors
This town, very lively in the summer (concerts, blues festival,..), is home to a number of remarkable structures: the Valentré bridge, the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, the Palace of Jean XXII and the Chartreux fountain.From Cahors to Bouzies, 31 km, 9 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Cahors > Vers > Bouzies

Bouzies
Carved into the cliff near Bouzies you will find the Château des Anglais. This was in fact a point of interest for English pillagers during the Hundred Years War.
Cahors
This town, very lively in the summer (concerts, blues festival,..), is home to a number of remarkable structures: the Valentré bridge, the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, the Palace of Jean XXII and the Chartreux fountain.From Bouzies to Vers, 19 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Bouzies > St Cirq Lapopie > Bouzies > Vers

Bouzies
Carved into the cliff near Bouzies you will find the Château des Anglais. This was in fact a point of interest for English pillagers during the Hundred Years War.
the towpaths
Between Ganil and St Cirq Lapopie, the towpath is carved directly into the cliff. This impressive work dates back to 1847.
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Quite simply one of the most beautiful villages in France, with no less than 13 listed monuments. Perched on a cliff 100 meters above the Lot river, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is one of the key sites of the Lot valley.From Vers to Douelle, 32 km, 9 Lock(s), 6.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Vers > Cahors > Douelle

Douelle
This village, with its stong boating tradition, was originally known for its barrel factories. Today the most noteworthy landmarks are its suspension bridge and gothic church.
Cahors
This town, very lively in the summer (concerts, blues festival,..), is home to a number of remarkable structures: the Valentré bridge, the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, the Palace of Jean XXII and the Chartreux fountain.Fishing
To relax with friends, there's nothing better than fishingCustomer testimonials
Average :
4.7/5
(based on 4 opinion)

Jean-claude B.
Cruise carried out on Sep 11, 2023, Salsa BCruise :
Douelle round trip

"After several experiences on canals, cruising on a river was a very satisfying change."
Martine R.
Cruise carried out on Jul 24, 2023, CalypsoCruise :
Douelle round trip

"Beautiful scenery, calm, no waiting at locks."
Francis R.
Cruise carried out on Jun 10, 2019, CapriceCruise :
Douelle round trip

"auto-translation :''Very nice and varied''"
The Locks
1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Lot- Manual locks operated by boaters themselves, without any lock-keeper
"Great time, magnificent scenery."