Lot et Garonne a little know department within the Aquitaine region in South West France offers an huge array of activities, attractions and places to stay for the discerning family.Here are our six reasons to visit Lot et Garonne… starting with Number 1.

1. Drive your own cruise boat

The Lot is navigable for around 150km, mostly through the departments of Lot and Lot-et-Garonne. Hire a self-drive river cruiser from Bouzies, east of Cahors – no experience necessary and full tuition given – to enjoy playing admiral for a few hours. There’s no nicer way to get close to the wildlife along the river and soak up the atmosphere of historic villages such as St Cirq-Lapopie, voted favourite village in France by the French. Or take a guided river excursion with commentary to learn about the history and traditions of the area.Read the other 5 reasons here… https://franceforfamilies.com/france/lot-et-garonne