The Église Saint-André, a gilded sculpture and two routes with different profiles give you specific starting points for a stay in Saux. There is also an organically farmed vineyard and a seasonal summer offering at the Château. If you are considering Saux as a destination, you can make culture, outdoor activities and wine your own priorities, rather than treating them as a fixed daily itinerary.
Église Saint-André: historic monument and work of art
The Église Saint-André in Saux has been protected as a historic monument under a decree dated 22 June 1972. The church houses the 18th-century sculpture “Saint Antoine et son cochon” (Saint Anthony and His Pig). It is made of wood and gilded. This cultural theme brings both the church building and a specifically named work of art into focus.
Since 22 June 1973, the sculpture has also been protected as a movable cultural asset. This puts two clearly distinct aspects side by side: the church as a historic monument and the individual work of art as a protected object. If you are interested in sacred art, you can view the building and sculpture separately in Saux, while also seeing them as parts of the same cultural theme.
A cycling loop with clear details
The “Sur le Plateau de Saux” cycling loop is 14.1 kilometres long, moderately difficult and includes some climbs. It passes through villages with châteaux and churches and runs through the heart of the Cahors AOC wine-growing area. The loop brings together a stated distance, a described difficulty level, and cultural and wine-related connections.
Distance is not the only factor to consider: its moderate rating and the climbs are also part of the route’s profile. The villages with their châteaux and churches offer a different focus from the route through the Cahors AOC wine-growing area. This gives you different aspects to consider when deciding what interests you about the cycling loop.
On foot towards Saux
The Chemin de Saux is a walking route from Montpezat-de-Quercy towards Saux, with views of the Coteaux du Quercy. The two routes offer different highlights: the cycling loop is defined by its distance, moderate difficulty and climbs; the Chemin by its route and views. If you are choosing between cycling and walking, consider whether a cycling loop with a specified distance or views of the Coteaux du Quercy matters more to you.
Winegrowing and seasonal gourmet evenings
Terres du Château d’Aix is a 13-hectare organically farmed vineyard in Saux. It produces Cahors and Coteaux du Quercy wines. Alongside the cycling loop’s location in the Cahors AOC wine-growing area, this gives you another specific connection to the area’s wine: a named local producer that makes both types of wine.
In summer, Terres du Château d’Aix hosts gourmet dinners with musical entertainment and local producers at the Château on Wednesdays from 7 pm. The offering is seasonal; check the current summer date before travelling. Wednesday evening is therefore a factor in planning your trip if you want to include a wine or food experience in your stay.
Discover more destinations: Souillac, Crégols, Mayrinhac-Lentour, Cremps, Goujounac, Albas, Limogne-en-Quercy, Figeac.
For the broader travel overview: Lot.
