26 page booklet "Duravel, à la découverte du bourg médiéval et de
2000 ans d'histoire" (in French) for sale at the Duravel Tourist office. Price: 3€
VILLAGES
TOUZAC
Situation:
Touzac is situated on the banks of the Lot River. A small village of 500 acres, its territory is composed of a vast plain with agricultural farm land and vineyards, part of the AOC Cahors appellation. The restored XVII century neo-Romanaque church is noted for its remarquable canopy.
Close by is the Hotel Restaurant La Source Bleue with its famous fresh water spring. It was the home of Marguerite Moreno a renown actress and silent movie star. She is buried in the local cemetary.
Leisure, activities:
Many activities are organised all year round, fête votive in July (patron saint day), bingo, flea markets, local products markets etc... There is a football club a tennis court as well as a small festivities hall at your disposition to host events.
There is a motorcycle club called "Moto Nostalgie" which re-groups 50 or so vintage motorcycle enthusiasts who organize rallies in the area. Please contact the town hall for further information.
Shops:
All the shops have now disappeared due to the proliferation of shopping centers and super markets. Nevertherless there is still a bar and a hairdresser. Touzac is also covered by a selection of mobil shops offering such products as bread, groceries, cheese and meat.
Town Hall:
Mayor : Jean-Claude Calvet
Tel : 05 65 36 54 09
fax : 05 65 36 89 25
Le Bourg 46700 Touzac
e-mail : mairie.touzac@wanadoo.fr
Opening hours :
Monday and Thursday from 9h00 - 12h00,
Tuesday and Friday from 15h00 - 18h30,
Vacation rentals:
3 star campground with access to the river and several gîtes usualy equipped with swimming pools. Please consult the accommodations section on this site...
