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Souillac
On the Occitanie Rail Tour
Discover Souillac
At the gateway to the Black Périgord, on the banks of the River Dordogne, Souillac is a great canoeing spot and a lovely medieval town that deserves a visit. You'll soon forget all about road traffic as you enter the network of narrow medieval streets laced with small squares, and café terraces in fine weather. They all lead to the town's landmark: the Byzantine-inspired domed church.
In Souillac, you'll enjoy:
- Paddling down the Dordogne, along the currents of the “river hope”
- Going to Cieurac-le-Roc beach for a refreshing dip in the Dordogne (unsupervised swimming area)
- Visiting Sainte-Marie Abbatial Church, with its unusual Byzantine-type domes
- A festive and timeless musical moment during the Souillac en Jazz Festival
- Sipping a plum schnapps and discovering one of the oldest family distilleries in France.