• ​​The region is full of diverse activities to work off those two hour lunches. ​Hiking trails abound for novices and experts, and walking the hilltop villages offers a great calorie-burn. Cycling is a way of life in France and you can rent bicycles locally. The Tour de France in July is always within two hours. Tournon has its own tennis court next to the 'Stade' and there is great riding for all levels at several nearby stables. Golf is popular and beautiful 9 and 18 hole courses are within an hour's drive.​

• ​​The Lot River and surrounding lakes make this region a delight for all water-enthusiasts. Swimming lakes near Montcuq and Montaigu are perfect for children and offer beaches, playgrounds, and picnic facilities. Kayak, canoe, and paddle boat rentals are available at Puy l'Eveque, and Cahors, Luzech, and Penne d'Agenais offer larger boats for hourly or day trips. ​The Lot River is an angler's delight and is known for carp and catfish. A permit is required...purchase it online at www.cartedepeche.fr.

• Fairs and festivals of all sorts fill the calendar between May and September. Flower fairs, food festivals, music celebrations and concerts, flea markets, and attic sales are weekly events and always worth taking in. Tournon has a May Flower Festival, a September Brocante and a Friday Night Outdoor Market (July and August only). Do not miss the Wednesday night Gourmet Fair at Chateau d'Aix in nearby Saux, where local food and wine vendors cook up a feast for all (July and August only).

The Quercy Blanc is loaded with sports and outdoor activities for the adventurous and active guest. Rent bicycles and peruse the countryside like locals. Swim in an emerald-green lake, golf, or hone your tennis game at the local court. Rent a boat, kayak, or canoe and cruise the Lot River, or fish for huge carp and catfish. Gallop through the countryside on gentle horses, go cave-diving, and enjoy the weekly gourmand festival. It's all here for the taking!

• You will not believe the number and quality of local artists! World-renowned Flemish still-life painter, Stefaan Eyckmans, is in Saux and Roux House guests can take advantage of a Private Studio Tour with complementary wine on Wednesday evenings as our gift to you! Pascal LaCroix, a contemporary ceramicist, is just up the street from Maison Roux. Directly across from Roux House is the Atelier of Mike Kieran, a contemporary Irish painter, and well-known in Europe. 

• Go to the Raspberry House in Tournon, around the corner from Maison Roux. The owner, Françoise, holds Private Classes for you in the art of Tourtière and cooking duck. The lavender farm features a large herd of sheep and the handmade lavender and sheep's wool products are a real treat. Do not miss the prehistoric caves and paintings at   Merle Fishing on the way to St. Cirq Lapopie. Spelunking, cave-diving, a water park, and a fun park are all fun-packed trips for kids and active guests.