Maison de l'eau et Fontaine des Chartreux

The fontaine is interesting.

From the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD the Fontaine des Chartreux was a centre for the worship of Divona, the goddess of waters in Celtic tradition, and you can see how old gravestones were onc...

Very interesting!

We decided to visit this museum and were told of the Fontaine by the lady in charge while we were there. She made a point of seeking us out to tell us of the Fontaine and it's history and relevance to...

Interesting History

The Maison and the Fountaine are on the far side of the Pont de Valentre, so if you walk across the bridge, continue down the path along the river to access them. The history and the function of both...

Living history still in use.

What an excellent find, after looking for a good vantage point to view the Pont we arrived just by this site, ancient shrine to a Celtic goddess, used by Romans, and still in use today. This is one of...

As you've crossed the bridge and walked along the river bank, you may as well visit this attraction

Cahors will not take long to visit the attractions (bridge and cathedral!). Having made the effort to view Pont Valentre from the riverside, walk the few extra yards to this visitor attraction. It w...