Gourdon
A compact subprefecture in the Lot department of southwestern France, Gourdon sits at the heart of the Bouriane — a forested, hilly natural region of the Quercy — and is surrounded by a high concentration of prehistoric sites. Built on a prominent hill that once held the stronghold of the powerful Fortanier de Gourdon feudal family, the town is close to Rocamadour and within reach of the wider Dordogne valley, a region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population5,342
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
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Gourdon: quick answers
Where is Gourdon?
Gourdon is in Lot, France, about 21 km13 miles in a straight line from Sarlat-la-Canéda.
How do you get to Gourdon?
The nearest airport is Brive (BVE), about 59 min away by road. The nearest train station is Gourdon, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gourdon?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is May, with about 95 mm3.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gourdon?
OpenStreetMap lists 15 restaurants, 1 café and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gourdon?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include La Roque-Gageac, Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere and Montignac-Lascaux.