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Carsac-Aillac

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Carsac-Aillac

Carsac-Aillac works well as a base: 10 minutes from Domme, 37km from Gouffre de Padirac.

Carsac-Aillac is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 1,451, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carsac-Aillac sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carsac-Aillac to your route.

About Carsac-Aillac

Carsac-Aillac (French pronunciation: [kaʁsak‿ajak]; Occitan: Carsac e Alhac) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

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Where is Carsac-Aillac located?

Carsac-Aillac is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8400 latitude, 1.2754 longitude.

What is the population of Carsac-Aillac?

Carsac-Aillac has a population of approximately 1,451 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,451
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.8400, 1.2754

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Carsac-Aillac

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Sarlat-la-Caneda

The perfectly preserved golden-stone medieval capital of Perigord Noir, renowned for its foie gras, truffles, and Saturday market.

7 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Chateau de Beynac

A formidable 12th-century fortress perched on a sheer cliff overlooking the Dordogne River, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in France.

10 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Lascaux Caves

Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Rocamadour

A vertiginous pilgrimage village of sanctuaries and chapels clinging to a sheer cliff face above the Alzou canyon.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Gouffre de Padirac

A 75 m chasm dropping into an underground river you cruise by boat through vast illuminated caverns.

37 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Pont Valentré

A fortified 14th-century bridge with three towers spanning the Lot at Cahors, steeped in a devil's legend.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

A cliff-perched medieval village voted France's favourite, gazing down on a loop of the Lot river.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Carsac-Aillac

  • 46 kmPont ValentréA fortified 14th-century bridge with three towers spanning the Lot at Cahors, steeped in a devil's legend.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carsac-Aillac.

Domme

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,013

Sarlat-la-Canéda

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 11,126

Cénac

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,133

Eyvigues-et-Eybènes

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,164

Gourdon

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 5,342

Salignac-Eyvigues

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,141

Souillac

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 3,947

Le Vigan-en-Quercy

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,276

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