Local Area Information
Puy L'Eveque is a pretty village in the Lot Valley to the east of Fumel and west of Cahors. It has a relaxed ambiance but there is plenty to do when you live here. My personal favourites are the morning workout classes Mondays and Thursdays and two evenings per week September to July a fantastic Country811 or Line dancing class. It's great fun with a full diary of social events for the complete beginner with two left feet (me) to the very advanced (not me - ever!!). Everyone is made welcome. I love it!
The weekly market is Tuesday morning in Place Henri. It's small in winter months and expands during the summer season with everything you might need from getting your knives sharpened to a fabulous range of fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, meats, fish as well as clothes, locally made jewellery and of course wine. In July and August there is a weekly Night Market every Wednesday (weather permitting). This is held next to the river at Place Heron - by the public swimming pool. We all bring along our tablecloths, picnic plates, glasses and cutlery etc and purchase food and drink such as: local wines, cheese, salad, bread, duck, lamb, crepes and of course chips! There is always a band or singer of DJ to provide a good atmosphere and dancing. It opens at 6pm until about 9pm with trestle tables and chairs for everyone to join together and have a great evening.
Find out more about local events at:
Mairie de Puy-l'Évêque | Site officiel (puy-leveque.fr)
Exploring Puy L'Eveque
The town sits on a steep slope above the river, with narrow lanes winding betwen the ancient houses and lots of small courtyards, many of which have a particular feature that will catch your attention such a small fountain, a medieval house with a tower or a traditional raised balcony. It's good to visit at different times of the day and indeed at different times of the year. There is a fantastic tourist office with very friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to help you with anything tourism related. On a typical visit you might take a coffee or wonderful meal at Henri's - the garden is spectacular especially when the kiwis are in season. I can't understand how they all stay up there. The food is always good and great value for the set menu of course.
If you're there for lunch pop into the vintage shop Raspberry Beret just a few doors down. There is an eclectic collection of clothes, vinyl, tea sets and all sorts of memorabilia. Walking into her wardrobe changing room always reminds me of a visit to Narnia. You have to do it! Walk a bit further and cross over the bridge being sure to stop for photos on both sides. It is totally stunning all year round. Buy some bread at the boulangerie near the bridge - my personal favourite is the Viking wich is brown and totally scrumptious. I always buy extra and freeze a couple for emergencies. There are two other speciality boulangeries in the village one is wood fired and the other makes the most amazing nutty tart and pizzas.
Fishing is a big event here with competitions and boat trips.
Hire a kayak, an inflatable or my favourite pedalos with a floating slide. You will laugh so much as you splash into the beautiful river Lot. Activités Puy L’Évêque – Gabare Jeny – Copeyre (gabare-copeyre.com)
This year (2024) we have a new eatery next to the hire shop Chez Jeny that is open every day for hot/cold drinks and simple food like chips, crepes or even simple lunches etc.
Le Pigeonnier - great for lunch or dinner 12-2 and 7pm to 9pm Thursday to Sunday only. We watch the fireworks display from here every summer. Fabulous food and service with a smile!
Les Dodus - lovely fresh local food. Lunch and dinner here's her facebook page to give you a flavour (Facebook)
La Truffiere - had my birthday meal with friends here in 2023 - fabulous family friendly food and wine - yum!
Ecco Pizza Pasta - ate here with family and friends last summer - super crisp pizzas we were all very happy with our meals
Cote Lot resturant - I have not yet eaten here since the new proprietors took over. Stunning views over the medieval city and the Lot Valley Hôtel Restaurant Le Bellevue (Puy-l’Évêque) | Tourisme Lot (tourisme-lot.com)
You can do river swimming, horse riding, kayaking, hire bikes, follow walking routes, take a ballon ride. Two days each year there's even a zip wire across the river! Let us know if you have any particular thoughts of what you want to do and we will do our best to help you.
Caroline & Mark
