Gourdon (sarlat) Hotels

Gourdon is the name or part of the name of several communes in France. Gourdon is in the Lot department of the Midi-Pyrenees, near the border with the Dordogne - Sarlat is 25km to the north-west. Wrong Gourdon see Gourdon, Provence. Historically Gourdon was once an important town and had four monasteries at one time. The town was given by Count Raymond I of Toulouse to the Gourdon family in 961 but they were nearly wiped out in 1189 by Richard the Lionheart. Rumour has it that the family were avenged by a surviving son who fatally shot Richard in the shoulder at the siege of Chalus. A pleasant little town built of honey coloured stone and built on a hill so that it can be seen for miles around. Climb to the top of Gourdon and there is a ‘table of orientation' allowing you to identify the surrounding sites and enjoy the lovely view. Just below is the imposing St Pierre's church. Below again and you have a warren of little streets with medieval houses and some interesting shops.