Montcuq, Administrative commune in Lot, France
The town stretches over 132 square kilometers in southwestern France, featuring white stone houses and a central tower overlooking the Quercy Blanc region.
Founded during Roman times, Montcuq served as a Cathar stronghold until its capture by Simon de Montfort's forces in 1212, leaving only the keep standing.
The Sunday morning market brings together local producers and craftsmen, continuing a tradition of commerce and community gatherings in the town center.
The municipality offers regular administrative services, tax consultation hours, and transportation options through its communal administration offices.
The town gained national recognition through a television segment by Daniel Prévost, leading to the naming of a street after his show Le Petit Rapporteur.
Location: canton of Montcuq
Location: Lot
Location: arrondissement of Cahors
Elevation above the sea: 225 m
Shares border with: Belmontet, Fargues, Bagat-en-Quercy, Saint-Pantaléon, Lascabanes, Saint-Cyprien, Saint-Laurent-Lolmie, Montlauzun, Lebreil, Sainte-Croix
Address: Montcuq, 46800 Montcuq-en-Quercy-Blanc, France
Website: http://montcuq.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.33861,1.20972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:22
Oppidum de Murcens
10 km
Tour de Montcuq
125 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Rouillac
3 km
Moulin à vent de Boisse
11.8 km
Église de la Chaire-de-Saint-Pierre de Cambayrac
11.5 km
Église Saint-Pantaléon (Lot)
5.6 km
Église Saint-Michel de Villesèque
10.3 km
Église Saint-Barthélemy de Lauzerte
10.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Caprais de Bouloc-en-Quercy
6.8 km
Église Saint-Félix de Saint-Félix
6.7 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Bagat-en-Quercy
4.5 km
Église Saint-Antoine de Valprionde
8.2 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Montcuq
186 m
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Fargues
7.9 km
Église Saint-Martin de Cézac
10.6 km
Église Sainte-Juliette-et-Saint-Cirice de Sainte-Juliette
6.6 km
Église Saint-Avit de Belmontet
5.4 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Cazillac
9.4 km
Église de l'Assomption de Tréjouls
8.2 km
Église de Farguettes
9.3 km
Église Saint-Jean de Montlauzun
5.2 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Bovilla
7.1 km
Église de l'Assomption de Saint-Matré
10.1 km
Église Saint-Denis de Saint-Daunès
2.5 km
Église Saint-Michel de Sauzet
9.6 km
Église Sainte-Eulalie de Sainte-Alauzie
8.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul du Boulvé
10.4 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Sainte-Catherine de Lolmie
6.1 kmReviews
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