natural wonder
Gouffre de Padirac
A 75 m chasm dropping into an underground river you cruise by boat through vast illuminated caverns.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Occitanie, France · Europe
Martel is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Vayrac, 14km from Gouffre de Padirac.
Martel is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,615, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Martel 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 Martel to your route.
Martel is a commune in the Lot department in southwestern France. It is a small medieval town in a region well known for its walnuts and truffles. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) Association.
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Martel is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.9367 latitude, 1.6085 longitude.
Martel has a population of approximately 1,615 people, making it a town in France.
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natural wonder
A 75 m chasm dropping into an underground river you cruise by boat through vast illuminated caverns.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A vertiginous pilgrimage village of sanctuaries and chapels clinging to a sheer cliff face above the Alzou canyon.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The perfectly preserved golden-stone medieval capital of Perigord Noir, renowned for its foie gras, truffles, and Saturday market.
31 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.
37 km · about 45 min drive
castle
A formidable 12th-century fortress perched on a sheer cliff overlooking the Dordogne River, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in France.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A cliff-perched medieval village voted France's favourite, gazing down on a loop of the Lot river.
53 km · about 60 min drive
bridge
A fortified 14th-century bridge with three towers spanning the Lot at Cahors, steeped in a devil's legend.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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