By Patricia Woeber

The Lot River's valleys and gorges dazzle nature lovers with scenic beauty, fascinate history buffs with its rich past, and delight art lovers with ancient art and architecture. The river courses for about 300 miles and spends some time looping its way through the Lot and Aveyron departements (counties) in the Midi-Pyrenees region of southwestern France. Characterized by contrasts between the north and south, the river's banks mingle the cool greens of the highlands ...

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