Causses du Quercy Natural Regional Park — Attraction in Gourdon

Wonderful, gaunt beauty and much wildlife here including insects, birds, deer, wild pigs and an occasional wolf (I haven’t seen it!) Great for hiking, cycling, pot-holing, cave diving, canoeing….. But a wildlife refuge it is not! Hunting is very common. In the hunting season you must beware of La Chasse. Every year people, as well as wildlife are shot and killed. The dogs are not always under control. Wear a hi viz...

The campsite at Brenge was closed September 21 but we were OK with a campervan. There is a magnigicant Rock overlooking the village. Walk south from the bridge and you will see a trail the turns east after a kilometer or so. Follow the trail until you get to a cliff top east of the big rock. Another trail heads west from here. Well worth the...

The rest area is away from the motorway. We couldn't hear the motorway traffic. The indoor distancing system is logical, they're is a pleasant outside picnic area. You can even take a nice stroll, the views are stunning. I only have it 4 stars because the toilets were not great,'. Some cubicles lacked papper, the hand dryers were not powerful...