Parisot Village
The village of Parisot is 15 minutes on foot, along a track just above the house.
In the village you’ll find a bar – La Maison – perfect for your morning coffee or afternoon apéritif. It has a wonderful shaded terrace with beautiful views across the fields and woodland of Parisot and the Tarn et Garonne. La Fourchette et Cie is the village restaurant, open all evenings in the summer and every lunch time. They offer a “menu du jour” each day. There is a small village shop where you can buy most things you’ll need, including fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, tinned food and fresh meat.
Friday morning is Parisot market day. There are also local markets in Najac, Caylus, Saint-Antonin and Caussade, all within 30 minutes of Parisot.
Parisot lake (Lac de Parisot) is a 5 minute walk from the house. Les Poissons Volants is a lovely “beach bar" offering a small menu (including a vegetarian option) local beer and wine, and ice creams. Every Thursday in July and August the lake hosts the Marché Gourmand with several food stalls offering local produce to take away and eat at the Guingette. There is always a great vibe with live music.
Parisot hosts to an annual art festival 'Festival des Arts en Balade' in July (www.fabparisot.com) and Franco-English
literary festival 'Festilitt' in October (www.festilitt.com)
The Local Area
Caylus (10 mins) A medival village with a wonderful church and market on Tuedays and Saturdays.
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (30 mins) A gorgeous town, with a huge and very busy market on Sundays with lots of places to eat and small independent shops. There is also a fantastic kayaking centre to take you down the Averyon whilst stopping off for lunch and BBQs along the way.
Najac (15 Minutes) A cracking château to visit in the summer months with a regular Sunday market and night food market throughout the summer months.
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (40 minutes) Expect tourists throughout the summer but the crowds vouch for the effort in this picturesque hilltop village.
Rocamadour (1 heure) Voted one of the prettiest villages in France.
Abbaye de Beaulieu-en-Rouergue (10 Minutes) Recently renovated and reopened with beautiful gardens and a gallery for modern art. Hosts music concerts in the summer months.
The towns of Cahors, Gaillac and Albi are only an hour away and offer fabulous day trips to explore the wine region and stunning cathedrals
