"Above any other place in the world, St. Cirq Lapopie is my place of enchantment: celui qui s'est fixé pour toujours! I stopped wanting to be elsewhere." Andre Breton
"We fell in love with St. Cirq Lapopie: spectacular views, friendly residents, charm- ing shopkeepers, outstanding restaurants. A magical experience." J.B. & B.T., Coronado, CA
"This was my third time staying in this wonderful village. The newly renovated Coeur de Lion was highly recommended by friends….It was spectacular." Carla H., MN
"Living in this amazingly beautiful village was the highlight of our vacation." S. B., OK
A thrilling, unique, and unforgettable vacation...
Yes, the French voted this village "the most beautiful village in France."* And yes, this is one of the least discovered of the many extraordinary regions of southern France.
But there is much more that makes this an especially distinctive, once-in-a-lifetime vacation.Take a glance through these pages and you'll see why so many visitors --Europeans, Americans, Australians, Japanese, Scots, folks from all parts of the world-- speak glowingly about spending their holidays in this wonderful village.
We like honest conversations, no pressure, no pitch--we want you to enjoy our home and village as much as we do: email us (morgancharles@earthlink.net) or call us (Cathy and Charlie, 617 608-1404 U.S.A.) and let's figure out if this is the perfect vacation spot for you, your friends, your family.
Yes, the French voted this village "the most beautiful village in France."* And yes, this is one of the least discovered of the many extraordinary regions of southern France.
But there is much more that makes this an especially distinctive, once-in-a-lifetime vacation.Take a glance through these pages and you'll see why so many visitors --Europeans, Americans, Australians, Japanese, Scots, folks from all parts of the world-- speak glowingly about spending their holidays in this wonderful village.
We like honest conversations, no pressure, no pitch--we want you to enjoy our home and village as much as we do: email us (morgancharles@earthlink.net) or call us (Cathy and Charlie, 617 608-1404 U.S.A.) and let's figure out if this is the perfect vacation spot for you, your friends, your family.
BLOGS-- click on this link, CLIFF NOTES from the south of France for interesting stories and information about the village and the Quercy region, including serendipitous tales.
Please click on the tabs near the top of the page for much more information.
(Click on any light-colored link, such as this, for additional facts.)
(Click on any light-colored link, such as this, for additional facts.)
*The village of St. Cirq Lapopie, which reputedly once repelled an invasion by King Richard the Lion-Heart (Coeur de Lion), is ranked "Premier" among France's "Most Beautiful Villages" (and under consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
See if this sounds like the vacation for you...
First of all, this is a living-in-an-amazing-village holiday. The usual houses in the countryside with swimming pools can be wonderful, but let's not compare des pommes et une pêche! There is nothing like living in the beauty, culture, and history of a lively, friendly French village (with its own river beach, to boot).
And our 'little' village is unique-- ten fine restaurants, a dozen fascinating shops, artist studios, museums, ancient ruins, walking, biking, canoeing adventures, all from a perch on a huge limestone cliff that offers views across one of the world's most beautiful river valleys.
And our 'little' village is unique-- ten fine restaurants, a dozen fascinating shops, artist studios, museums, ancient ruins, walking, biking, canoeing adventures, all from a perch on a huge limestone cliff that offers views across one of the world's most beautiful river valleys.
Additionally, the house has been beautifully restored, and the loft-like design makes it very comfortable for just two or three people, yet with lots of private space and extra bedrooms for a gathering of couples or a reunion of friends or families.
This is the life-- becoming a temporary citizen in one of the most beautiful villages in France, in one of the most gorgeous regions of the world, in a wonderful house, among friendly French (and some lovely ex-patriate) neighbors, bakers, artists, restaurateurs, and shopkeepers.
This is the life-- becoming a temporary citizen in one of the most beautiful villages in France, in one of the most gorgeous regions of the world, in a wonderful house, among friendly French (and some lovely ex-patriate) neighbors, bakers, artists, restaurateurs, and shopkeepers.
For Families and Family reunions
The village is welcoming of families-- you'll find parents and grandparents walking with toddlers, pushing strollers, carrying babies, together wandering the village.There have been birthdays, multi-generational family reunions, cooking groups, hikers, birders, and many assorted gatherings at the house.
Children will love the castle ruins, the fresh croissants and caramel ice cream, the winding cobblestone streets, the sandy beach And their parents will love the fact that the village is not only friendly and welcoming, it is almost impossible to get lost. Even better, the streets are too narrow for traffic except for an occasional service vehicle or lost traveler.
Invite your parents, invite your grown-up children, gather some old friends. You'll all have an unforgettable time.
(See additional information on infants/toddlers in the Documents section under the "Your Journey" tab above.)
The village is welcoming of families-- you'll find parents and grandparents walking with toddlers, pushing strollers, carrying babies, together wandering the village.There have been birthdays, multi-generational family reunions, cooking groups, hikers, birders, and many assorted gatherings at the house.
Children will love the castle ruins, the fresh croissants and caramel ice cream, the winding cobblestone streets, the sandy beach And their parents will love the fact that the village is not only friendly and welcoming, it is almost impossible to get lost. Even better, the streets are too narrow for traffic except for an occasional service vehicle or lost traveler.
Invite your parents, invite your grown-up children, gather some old friends. You'll all have an unforgettable time.
(See additional information on infants/toddlers in the Documents section under the "Your Journey" tab above.)
Photographer Peter Shinyeda took several of the more spectacular photos on this website. petershinyeda.com
