MAS DE GALY

Gites Ruraux

 

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brug millau
Bridge of Millau

 

ENVIRONMENT

The domain "Mas de Galy" (2800m2) lies on a terraced slope, 500 m outside the village of Saujac and about 500 m from the south bank of the river Lot in the department of Aveyron, on the border of the department Lot. The estate is located in the natural and cultural protected area of Saut de la Mounine. The three stonebuilt gites ruraux of "Mas de Galy" (anno 1885) are now fully restored.

The three gites are situated in an L-shape (see map), each cottage has a private terrace with a view at the rocks on the other side of the river Lot with the little castle of Montbrun located against the rock wall. 

 

Figeac
Market at Figeac

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Conques

Saujac is a 12th century farmers village at 600 km south of Paris (see roadmap). An authentic small village with stone houses built in the architectural typical style of the Quercy region. In addition to the delicious private swimming pond on the estate of Mas de Galy itself, there is also the river Lot within walking distance. People can enjoy the little grass and stone "beaches" and the flowing water overthere. Small children can enjoy "tampering" in the shallow water at the banks or in the "little pools" nearby the barrages. Genuine swimming is possible in the deep middle of the broad river flowing quietly. 

Mas de Galy is a good starting point for walks (documented routes) and cycling tours through the countryside in the surrounding area.

At 5 km downstream lays the 12th century city of Cajarc with a nice authentic center .

Villeneuve
Villeneuve D'Aveyron

St Cèrè
St Cèrè

Cajarc is the birthplace of Francoise Sagan and Coluche. Visit Cajarc for the daily shopping, terraces, restaurants and the tourist office. Cajarc has a completely renovated municipal swimming pool (in 2002), with slides and tennis courts.

At 22 kms lies in the Aveyron the larger old city of "Villefranche de Rouergue", with its beautifull square opposite of the great church (great market day Thursday morning's). Trips to Villeneuve d'Aveyron, St Cirque Lapopie, Roccamadour, Cahors, Cordes, Figeac, Conques, Belcastel etc. are highly recommended, numerous beautifull archtectonical interesting small villages in the surrounding communities are also unavoidable.

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St Cirque Lapopie

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Saut de la Mounine

 

The quiet region of "Quercy" with his high plateaus (causses), and sections with beautiful river valleys (gorges), offers many natural and cultural surprises. At short distance, there are the beautifull rivers as the Lot, the Aveyron, the Cèlè, the Diège and the Tarn, flowing through sometimes gentle and sometimes steep gorges. Daytrips through this nature with the many architecturally interesting towns by bicycle, on foot or by car are recommendable. A mild climat in the spring and autumn goes perfect with those activities.

In addition to the tourist office (OT) in Cajarc, all the gites of "Mas de Galy" offers brochures with tips for trips, walks (maps), markets, activities etc. Culinary this area of France is challenging, a search for small restaurants with local specialities is certainly rewarded, the wines are of good quality!

Strandje aan de Lot
Playing in the Lot

Belcastel
Belcastel

Meteo Saujac

 

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Donkeys of the neigbour

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Conques