{"id":1819,"date":"2024-04-19T17:12:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T17:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.labardemontfort.com\/saint-cirq-lapopie\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:58:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:58:54","slug":"saint-cirq-lapopie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.labardemontfort.com\/en\/saint-cirq-lapopie\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint-Cirq Lapopie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"sublabel lazylate\"><span style=\"color: #566276;\">Voted \u2018Favourite Village of the French\u2019 in 2012<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #bba253;\">Saint-Cirq Lapopie<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Right in the heart of the <strong>Lot<\/strong>, <strong>Saint-Cirq Lapopie<\/strong> dominates the valley from its rocky peak. Set between the Causse and the river, this elegant and majestic village boasts a breathtaking view that you can admire from its vantage point. Ranked as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, it was also voted \u2018Le village pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9 des Fran\u00e7ais\u2019 (the French people&#8217;s favourite village) in 2012, in the TV programme presented by St\u00e9phane Bern.<\/p>\n<p>Saint-Cirq Lapopie boasts a varied heritage; a small village of 200 inhabitants with a wealth of heritage resources and listed buildings. Visiting Saint-Cirq is like strolling back in time through the village&#8217;s many charming narrow streets.<\/p>\n<p>You can start your walk either at the top of the village, with its spectacular view over the Lot valley, or at the bottom of the village, with its superb Gothic church built over a Romanesque chapel. Don&#8217;t hesitate to enter this extraordinary building, which exudes an incredible sense of serenity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We visited it and loved it ! <span style=\"color: #bba253;\">Distance from La Barde: 1 heure 20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Saint-Cirq Lapopie is a fabulous village, a haven of peace with superb panoramic views, typical architecture and charming little streets that make you want to visit them all. 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