We met the Chioukh's son Matthieu at the Agricultural Food Fair in Levallois a few weeks ago before…read moreour holiday to Cazals Since it is only 20-30 minutes from Cazals to Mauraux we decided to go there and see what they had to offer...well, its a farm full of ducks & geese amongst other animals! We gave them a call - come when you like... They make all manner of things: rillettes, confit, and many prepared dishes...100 odd € later and a nice chat with them both we left. The farm and its buildings seemed very well kept and in good condition; lots of safety instructions for visitors; and an emphasis on bio - so what's not to like The ride and scenery alone with magnificent views of the Lot river as you drive through serious Cahors wine country were worth the expedition So far we have only tackled the duck rillettes with the rest heading back home to England next week - so updates to come later. They are ALL meat, no filling...if the other dishes are the same, wow, well worth it They've won lots of medals so it would seem we are not the only ones to like what they do...there are so many producers, how would you know where to start...well, try them...give them a call, there is always someone there How to find them - there are several little roundabouts in Mauraux (which is tiny) one of which has a brown sign to Earl Mas de Saby as the top direction of say 5...its close to the old church out of town Definitely to be recommended

Good stop when visiting caves. Lots of flints, some signs are in English. Animal displays are cool,…read moreand the museum continues along the hillside for great views.

Take a walk back through time Our tour guide brought us here…read morefor a tour of this museum. The collection, the documentation, the displays cataloged with a "Smithsonian" perfection were just overwhelming for the short period of time we were there. I understand this area of France is a little off the beaten path for the large American tour companies. This is a shame, the museum deserved much more time for discovery and contemplation. Even with so much use of French in the museum, a visitor can still be filled with a sense of wonder.