Capdenac, sometimes unofficially called Capdenac-le-Haut, is a commune in the east of the Lot department, in the Occitania region, France (Massif Central).
It is part of the Figeac conurbation and the Figeac catchment area. Its inhabitants are called Capdenacois or Capdenacoises.
Exposed to an altered oceanic climate, it is drained by the river Lot, the ruisseau de Donazac and various other small streams.
The commune boasts a remarkable natural heritage, with two natural zones of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest.
It is also located on the Causse de Gramat, the largest and wildest of the four Causses du Quercy.
For historical reasons, the commune is closely linked to the commune of Capdenac-Gare, which lies below in the Aveyron department.
The village is a member of the association – The Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Main attractions
- Gallic fountain.
- Fortified fountain (Roman) (Monument historique).
- 14th-century keep with watchtowers (Monument historique).
- 14th-century guardhouse (Monument historique).
- North and south ramparts and fortified gates (Monument historique).
- Monolithic cross dated 1667 (Monument historique).
- Saint-Jean Baptiste church in Capdenac-le-Haut (18th century).
- Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption church in Clayrou.
- Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Ournes. The building is listed in the Mérimée database and in the Inventaire général Région Occitanie.
- Saint-Étienne church in Vic. The building is referenced in the Mérimée database and in the Inventaire général Région Occitanie.
- Permanent exhibition For Uxellodunum in Capdenac: numerous remains from Roman times, model, historical explanations.
How to get to?
From Paris: 6 hr 24 min (586 km) via A20
From Toulouse: 2 hr 16 min (189 km) via A20
From Andorra: 4 hr 29 min (371 km) via A20
From Barcelona: 5 hr 55 min (517 km) via AP-7
From Madrid: 10 hr 3 min (988 km) via A-1 and A64
From Monaco: 6 hr 24 min (577 km) via A8
From Moscow: 34 hr (3,360 km) via E30/M1
From Belgrade: 18 hr 26 min (1,834 km) via E70 and A4
From Istanbul: 29 hr (2,783 km) via A4
From Bern: 7 hr 23 min (686 km) via A1
Main information
Area: 11 km2
Population: 1090
Coordinates: 44°34′54″N 2°04′12″E
Language: French
Currency: Euro
Visa: Schengen
Time: Central European UTC +1
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