Cahors

Cahors is your base for exploring the Lot River by boat, with rental options through Babou Marine ranging from intimate two-person crafts to larger vessels for groups of 12. The surrounding landscape is dramatic — the Lot valley cuts through limestone cliffs and medieval villages, making the scenery from the water genuinely hard to beat. The medieval town itself, anchored by the iconic Valentré Bridge, is worth exploring on foot before or after you head out.