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Saint-Céré

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Saint-Céré

Saint-Céré is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Bretenoux, 11km from Gouffre de Padirac.

Saint-Céré is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 3,887, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Céré 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 Saint-Céré to your route.

About Saint-Céré

Saint-Céré (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ seʁe]; Languedocien: Sant Seren) is a commune in the Lot department, southern France. The commune includes within its borders the castle of Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, where the artist Jean Lurçat lived and worked for many years, and from which he operated a secret radio for the

Read more French Resistance. The castle still houses a collection of his works.

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Saint-Céré offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Saint-Céré located?

Saint-Céré is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8593 latitude, 1.8913 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Céré?

Saint-Céré has a population of approximately 3,887 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,887
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.8593, 1.8913

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 Saint-Céré

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gouffre de Padirac

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

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Rocamadour

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

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

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

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Conques

Medieval Santiago-pilgrimage village stacked on a wooded Aveyron hillside, home to the Romanesque abbey of Sainte-Foy with its carved Last Judgement tympanum and a golden reliquary treasury unmatched in Europe.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Sarlat-la-Caneda

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

53 km · about 60 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

bridge

Pont Valentré

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

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Céré

  • 59 kmPont ValentréA fortified 14th-century bridge with three towers spanning the Lot at Cahors, steeped in a devil's legend.
  • 68 kmPuy MaryA pyramid-shaped volcanic peak in the Cantal, the heart of Europe's largest extinct volcano and a road climb.

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

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