If there is any place that has always been linked to the Le Puy Camino, Conques is surely one of them. Its UNESCO World Heritage Romanesque abbey has drawn pilgrims since the 9th Century as the church is home to the relics of Sainte-Foy. Nowadays, this mediaeval village set on the banks of the river Dourdou is still a popular place along the Camino and the scenery surrounding the town adds even more interest.

Once across the UNESCO World Heritage bridge over the river Dourdou, the day starts with a steady climb up to the chapel of Sainte-Foy. We then continue through woodlands and green hills, through the village of Noailhac and Saint-Roch chapel before reaching Decazeville. Here, we will stop to stay the night.

As we leave the Aveyron region to enter Le Lot, we a change in the landscape and feel the influence of the Les Causses high plateaux as we approach Figeac. Between Montredon and Figeac, we also walk on a whole stretch listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our destination for the night is Figeac, which has been recognised as one of the 18 Great Sites of Occitania, a historic region spanning the South of France and parts of Spain and Italy.

There are many ups and downs during this long walking day but it also means lots of beautiful views. Leaving the pretty town of Figeac, we quickly go up to the high plateaux. The rocky ground preserves the wilderness of the landscape, and dolmens, shepherds’ stone shelters, and stone crosses are the only regular sights encountered. The leg of the Camino between Faycelles and Cajarc is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. We eventually arrive in Carjac, a pretty village on the banks of Le Lot River.

Today is a peaceful walk as the Camino runs through the quiet woodland and farmland of La Causse. It is a relatively easy walk where we can take our time to admire the surrounding wildlife and to wander through scattered isolated hamlets. The small town of Limogne En Quercy is our stop for the night.

We continue our way through the natural park of Les Causses, mainly along flat forest tracks. More dolmens and old shepherds’ shelters can be seen today and after a very pleasant and enjoyable walk, we arrive in Lalbenque. When you are looking for a meal in the town, why not try the local delicacy: the highly esteemed black truffle!

Today again, the area covered by the Camino is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. We will come across a good few ‘caselles’, the typical shepherds’ stone shelters and we also pass through a scattered hamlets. As we approach Cahors, we can enjoy great views over the mediaeval town, before reaching the final destination of this section. Cahors is known for its fine gastronomy, including regional specialties of foie gras and truffles.

After breakfast, we bid you farewell. If you wish to stay longer, you can wander the mediaeval streets with their red bricks, grey limestone, and ochre sandstone creating a wonderful backdrop for photos. A visit to the cathedral in the centre of town is also a must.