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Things to Do  

Strolling the streets of Figeac

Strolling the streets of Figeac, Figeac

 tomorino Says:  We enjoyed strolling the narrow lanes lined with stone and half-timbered houses. 

Champollion Museum

Champollion Museum, Figeac

 Maria81 Says:  Champollion Museum, dedicated to both Egypt and the writing systems of the world, is located in the house that was the birthplace of Jean-François Champollion - a French scholar who first deciphered the Egyptian hieroglyphic system by reading the inscriptions on the Rosetta... 

Place Carnot

Place Carnot, Figeac

 tomorino Says:  The market takes place here on Saturdays. 

Cadoin, Dordogne

Cadoin, Dordogne, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In constructionCloisterBicycle museum 

Montpazier (English bastide, Dordogne)

Montpazier (English bastide, Dordogne), Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Bonaguil Castle

Bonaguil Castle, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Les Arques (near Cahors)

Les Arques (near Cahors), Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In constructionSculptor Zadkine museum 

Cahors Wine tasting

Cahors Wine tasting, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Cahors

Cahors, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Gouffre de Padirac (cave near Dordogne Valley)

Gouffre de Padirac (cave near Dordogne Valley), Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Rocamadour (near Dordogne Valley)

Rocamadour (near Dordogne Valley), Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Hotels  

Hotel le Grezalide

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Local Customs  

Ugly cars parked everywhere

Ugly cars parked everywhere, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Tobacco

Tobacco, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Geese and ducks food tradition

Geese and ducks food tradition, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

French Cemeteries

French Cemeteries, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

Local markets

Local markets, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In construction 

On the Compostelle route: christian pilgrimage

On the Compostelle route: christian pilgrimage, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In Construction 

Religious Pilgrimage at Rocamadour

Religious Pilgrimage at Rocamadour, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In Construction 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Parking hell in small towns

Parking hell in small towns, Figeac

 XenoHumph Says:  In Construction 

Off The Beaten Path  

Time to think and watch the Birds of Prey

Time to think and watch the Birds of Prey, Figeac

 foursou.0565 Says:  I live near Figeac, and yes, it is a lovely town to visit, but I am so glad to live where I do. The scenery is just lovely, and still has the ability to take my breath away sometimes. But my latest additions to the family are the two dwarf goats who are becoming friendlier... 

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 In constructionLovely middle-Age buildingsChampollion birth place 

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Quercy: between Lot and Dordogne rivers

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 Gorgeous villages, mighty castles, peaceful rivers, amazing food, pleasant weather, lovely landscapes, impressive caves, excellent wines, fascinating prehistory and history... the Quercy region has it... 

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Le Pays de Figeac

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 Enjoy Figeac's laid-back air and local life. 

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Figeac

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Figeac. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Fantastic little non-touristy town

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 We had great time strolling quiet little streets. This town has plenty of great restaurants to satisfy your needs. 

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