The perched village of Albas

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Il vaut la peine de grimper les quelques cinquante mètres qui séparent les berges du Lot du piton rocheux où se dresse le haut du village. La vieille bourgade épiscopale de l’évêché de Cahors conserve une rare élégance et offre un superbe point de vue sur la rivière et le vignoble. Le port florissant du temps de la navigation ancienne est aujourd’hui fréquenté par quelques navires de plaisance et gabarres restaurées.=

It’s worth the effort of climbing some 50 metres from the banks of the Lot to the rocky outcrop on which the higher parts of the village of Albas stand. This place was owned by the bishopric of Cahors, hence its exceptionally elegant buildings. Enjoy the splendid views over the Lot Valley and its vines. The port flourished when the river was a major trading route; now it’s used by pleasure boats and a few restored, old-fashioned vessels called gabares. Ascension Saturday sees the celebration of the Cahors Wine Festival here.