The Way of St James - Conques to Cahors

The trip "The Way Of St James - Conques To Cahors" starts from and ends in The Way of St. James. It is a walking trip that takes 8 days taking you through Gréalou, Lalbenque, Decazeville and 4 other destinations in France. "The Way Of St James - Conques To Cahors" is a self-guided private trip that includes accommodation, meals and others.

Spectacular walk along the French Way of St James across the Parc Régional des Causses du Quercy, sampling delicacies such as Quercy lamb, truffles and local wines en route. Traverse the centuries of time and the borders of Europe on the medieval pilgrim trail of Compostela. In the 9th century, the tomb of the apostle St James was unearthed in Compostela. The site became the focus of a pilgrim trail beginning in France, and crossing northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. This journey, along the Via Podensis, the French Way of St James, takes pilgrims from Le Puy en Velay to the Pyrenees at St Jean Pied de Port. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries, resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art. Six stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking program in France.
From the pretty town of Conques, traverse the Lot Valley and cross vast limestone plateaus covered in forests of oak, chestnut, boxwood and Montpellier maple and dotted with megaliths and other historic relics. The plateau, cut by the Lot and Cele rivers, is home to interesting villages and a rich gastronomic tradition. Explore the Champollion museum in Figeac and tempt your tastebuds at local markets brimming with local culinary specialties on this inspiring walk through timeless scenes.