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Things to see in Porte-du-Quercy (France): 20 places and when to go
Porte-du-Quercy is a town in France, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (13), History (6), Hiking (1). The best known are Château de Lastours, Tour de Montcuq and Château de La Coste. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.3971, 1.0968
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (13) · History (6) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 151 km as the crow flies
What to see in Porte-du-Quercy
The places in and around Porte-du-Quercy, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Château de LastoursCastle5.8 km
- Tour de MontcuqHistory11 km
- Château de La CosteCastle10 km
- Château de LaduieCastle15 km
- Château de PerricardCastle12 km
- Château du TrichotCastle7.3 km
- Brasserie Les BartasBrewery14 km
- Château de RouffiacWinery14 km
- Château des CloutousWinery6 m
- Château du CèdreWinery10.0 km
- Château La BruyèreWinery10 km
- Château La TrompetteWinery10 km
- De Saint-Martin-de-Redon à VilleneuveHiking15 km
- Domaine de BonaguilWinery18 km
- Domaine de CauseWinery13 km
- Domaine de LancementWinery7.0 km
- Domaine de LavaurWinery11 km
- Domaine La BorieWinery14 km
- Le Clos d'un JourWinery13 km
- Vins du TsarWinery6.8 km
When to go to Porte-du-Quercy
The best time to visit Porte-du-Quercy is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:01
- FebPossible10:13
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:20
- JulBest time15:02
- AugBest time13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:21
- DecPossible8:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Porte-du-Quercy
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Agén31 places43 km
- Cordes-Tolosannes15 places45 km
- Labastide-Murat6 places47 km
- Boisse8 places49 km
- Caylus11 places56 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Porte-du-Quercy?
The best known: Château de Lastours, Tour de Montcuq, Château de La Coste, Château de Laduie, Château de Perricard. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Porte-du-Quercy?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40.
How do you get to Porte-du-Quercy?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 151 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Porte-du-Quercy as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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