A small bastide town close to Rocamadour in the Lot region, Gourdon boasts an impressive range of historic sites. Brilliant for culture aficionados as well as relaxed families and friends looking to unwind in a beautiful part of southwestern France, the town offers a good selection of accommodation options. Intimate and characterful, the best places to stay in Gourdon reflect the many charms of the town itself.

Nestled high on a hill, Gourdon’s ruined medieval fortress promises panoramic views. The town is dotted with half-timbered houses, striking churches — including the Baroque Church of St Pierre and the 13th-century Church of Notre-Dame des Cordeliers — and lovely restaurants with sunlit terraces. The weekly farmers’ market, held each Saturday, is great fun, as are hiking, horse riding and cycling excursions in the surrounding hills. Don’t miss visiting the Cognac Caves — bedecked with prehistoric paintings — or the pottery hub of Uzech. Day trips to Rocamadour are fantastic.

Quaint and laid-back, the best places to stay in Gourdon offer an inviting base for a restorative trip with family and friends.

The Best Places to Stay in Gourdon

For Traditional Charm

• Le Métairie des Songes is a charming rural B&B offering quintessentially French interiors and spectacular food. Four individually styled rooms are filled with antiques and decorated with pretty chintz fabrics. The owners also offer fabulous four-course dinners, crafted from local ingredients.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR VILLA

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Brive Airport, less than an hour's drive away. Alternatively, the larger hubs of Toulouse Blagnac Airport and Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport are around 1.5 hours from Gourdon, with more international connections.
• The Lot region is great for a road trip! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Travel during the spring or summer for the best weather, with temperatures ranging between 20 and 28°C in June to August. May or September are ideal for quieter trips; summer is undoubtedly the busiest time to visit.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Rocamadour.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in the Lot.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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