La Galerie, luxurious BandB set in 2 hectares of tranquil lawns, terraces and wooded grounds with a 12 x 6 metre, salt water, heated, swimming pool, close to Cahors and the Lot Valley. The perfect place for a relaxing holiday or short break. Stylish chambre d'hotes, comprising double and twin-bedded rooms all with en-suite shower rooms. Comfortable sitting areas with French and English television in every room. Free WiFi internet access. Boulodrome and badminton court in gardens. La Galerie is in the Pays Bouriane region of the Lot, and is 1km from the village of Catus and close to the Lac Vert with beach, pedalos, canoes and fishing, tennis courts, a restaurant and lakeside cafe/bar. There are also two outstanding restaurants within 10 minutes drive, plus an even wider choice within 15 minutes. Other activities here and nearby include walking, riding and mountain biking. Catus has a good restaurant, post office, bank, supermarket, bakers, greengrocers, butchers, pharmacy, newsagents, florist, estate agent, tourist office and bar and a popular Tuesday morning market. Rocamadour, the most popular site in the Lot, is 45km north, with its ramparts and houses clinging to a rock face above the Alzou gorge. Nearby, many grottos and caves can be found in the Causse du Quercy, displaying their prehistoric paintings and engravings. Cahors, the capital of the Lot, is situated on the river Lot 15km away, with its good selection of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries and historic architecture. The beautiful 14th century Pont Valentre, the only fortified bridge with three towers, in the world, is the symbol of Cahors. The Wednesday and Saturday morning markets are stocked with local produce. Cahors is also known for its deep ruby red wines and the vineyard trail can be followed west of Cahors along the Lot valley to the beautiful medieval town of Puy-l'Eveque. St Cirq-Lapopie sits high above the Lot valley to the east of Cahors with a maze of lanes running between the attractive stone and half-timbered buildings. The beautiful town of Sarlat is in close by Dordogne, with many wonderful chateaux along the river.