Paris, Corsica and Spain on the Lotois holiday map, then Toulouse this weekend thanks to the €1 train
The Toussaint holidays are, for some Lotois, the opportunity to put their heads outside the department, to live and marvel elsewhere, but not too far. The shortage of gasoline or the fear that it will persist may only encourage October vacationers to drive for miles. They favor the plane. The €1 train is also attractive for short destinations like Toulouse for example. The pink city attracts, while others pack their suitcases and jump on a plane to treat themselves to a short last-minute change of scenery in Corsica or Spain.
The nose glued against the window of the agency Jet Evasion Tourism, in Cahors, a couple from Lot and their son are trying to find the right inexpensive plan, not far, not long. “Time for a short week in Corsica where we have family. This is our last minute choice. We have just decided on this destination. Initially, we had planned to go and see another part of our family on Île de Ré, but by car. As I feared a repetition of the strikes in the fuel depots, we opted for Corsica by plane. Fast and cheap! » welcomes Régis Capelle. From one island to another, he opted for safety.
Some will say that he filled up on common sense for lack of being sure of being able to fill up with gas. Spain (Barcelona) and Italy (Rome and Florence) are currently popular with travel agencies or reservations on websites. But it was Paris, then Toulouse, which came out on top.
Head for the Capitol for €1
Other Lotois mingle in the conversation on Boulevard Gambetta where a real excitement reigned Friday afternoon, before the start of the Toussaint holidays.
“I too would like to go to Corsica, but it is difficult to find accommodation. These strikes, which unfortunately caused a shortage of petrol, because the French all rushed to the stations at the same time, upset my programme. I wanted to go to Paris by car. I became disillusioned very quickly. And when I thought of Corsica, it was too late. So it will be Toulouse! Resigns Ilda Martinez. Why employer the tone of resignation elsewhere? It’s very much the pink city. She nods.
“In Toulouse, there are a lot of activities at the moment. I have lived in the Lot for 20 years and I have only been to Toulouse three times. When I found out about the €1 train offer, I rushed to the web to reserve my seat. This only applies to regional journeys, but it’s a real bargain when you don’t want to spend a lot of money or go too far. »
Unusual activities, caves, search for thrills in the Lot
Meanwhile, other Lotois and tourists pushed the door of the tourist offices of the department in order to unearth the original activity to practice in the Lot or the unusual site to visit.
In these two registers, the caves of Lacave and Pech Merle, the monkey forest in Rocamadour or the Karthor (karts from 3 years old!) in Cahors, as well as The Discovery Farm in Saint-Pierre Lafeuille (until the end of October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday) remain the most popular leisure activities.
Tourist offices are teeming with ideas and tips. A desire to stay in a Tiny House full of charm? The Lot also offers this type of exotic plan without leaving this rural area full of surprises.