Midi-Pyrénées, Lot, Figeac, France

84167BQU46 - This plot is ideal for someone who wants to build their own place in the sun, with fantastic views and open spaces. The plot is 3013m2 and located on the edge of the village without being too far from the necessary amenities in the village nearby. The plot has a permis de construire (an architectural project that is not done) and there is easy access to water and electricity connections right in front of the property.

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The Lot is a delightful and un-spoilt department of France, the area is beautiful, with landscapes of forests, undulating hills, rivers and wild flowers. The Lot is also famed for its lovely towns and villages, with many villages boasting the accolade of being amongst the most beautiful in France.

The village has a hairdresser and a bar/café which also sells bread. It is also situated on the Via Podiensis route that is followed by those making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella and so receives pilgrims arriving from the town of Figeac. From there pilgrims continue on either to the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church at Grealou reaching the Lot River at Cajarc or follow the course of the River Cele to its confluence with the Lot, passing by the convent at Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie.
For all other shopping and services, the medieval market town of Figeac is just 7 kilometres away, with banks, supermarkets, garages and local traders. Figeac was the birthplace of Jean-Francois Champollion who deciphered the Rosetta Stone. Figeac market, which covers most of the town centre on Saturday mornings, is full of lively local colour and bargains galore from local produce to imported clothes. Figeac boasts all of the services the region needs including bars, cafes and restaurants to police, fire service, schools, doctors, dentists and a hospital.
The transport network is excellent, with easy access to motorways and rail travel. The area is also well located for the airports of Toulouse, Brive and Rodez; all within 1 to 2 hours’ drive.

Excellent shopping facilities are available in Cahors and Toulouse.

At certain times of the year there are occasional evening ‘producteurs’ markets in the towns and villages where food and wine can be bought and eaten at large trestle tables, accompanied by music and dancing; creating a lovely, welcoming, party atmosphere.

Sightseeing in the area is extensive, with opportunities to explore the dramatic castles and old ‘bastide’ towns. There are also local water sports available, including canoeing down the Gorges of the Aveyron and Lot rivers.

An ideal location!