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Village guide · Lot, Occitanie · 4 places to discover

A medieval village on the banks of the Dordogne, Carennac is renowned for its Cluniac priory and carved Romanesque cloister, where the writer Fénelon lived and wrote his Télémaque.

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The 4 must-see places in Carennac

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Saint-Pierre Priory of Carennac Must-see

An 11th-century Cluniac priory with its carved Romanesque cloister, a former residence of the writer Fénelon.

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Cloister of Carennac Must-see

A 12th-century Romanesque cloister adorned with remarkable sculptures, the architectural jewel of the priory.

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Village of Carennac

Golden-stone turreted houses lining the Dordogne, typical of the Quercy.

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River Dordogne at Carennac

The peaceful banks of the Dordogne bordering the village, popular for fishing and walking.

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