Esclauzels: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Esclauzels is located in the Parc naturel régional des Causses du Quercy and offers views across the Causses. Surrounded by protected landscapes, historic buildings and distinctive paths, the village reveals itself through many specific details.
Culture and History
The main altar in the Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens is neo-Gothic and dates from the 19th century. It was listed as a protected object on 26 June 2012.
Above the hamlet, the former windmill of Pech Garrigou, dating from 1798, still stands. The former windmill has been restored; its walls, made of limestone typical of the Quercy region, are considered an important part of the cultural heritage.
Esclauzels has numerous dry-stone walls typical of the Causses du Quercy. A second mill site lies on the banks of the Lot.
Landscape and Nature
Esclauzels is home to one Natura 2000 site and three natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest.
The Grotte du Noyer is a difficult-to-access cave containing rich archaeological remains dating from the Chasséen period to the Middle Ages.
Paths and Regional Experiences
Le nouveau chemin du Prince is an easy 9-kilometre hiking trail that takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The trail offers views across the Causses. As a circular route, Le nouveau chemin du Prince follows typical paths lined with dry-stone walls.
In the region, La Truf’Fun offers a Cani-Balade: a hike pulled by a dog, followed by an educational visit about Nordic dogs. Also in the region, La Truf’Fun offers Cani-Kart, a wheeled sled pulled by dogs.
Local Flavours
The Marché gourmand in Esclauzels invites visitors to discover local products and put together their own meal according to their preferences.
The decision to rent a holiday apartment in Esclauzels is part of your own travel planning.
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