Château de Mercuès, a 13th-century medieval fortress perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Lot valley, served as a stronghold protecting Cahors and residence for counts-bishops over seven centuries. Damaged during the Hundred Years War and Wars of Religion, it was meticulously restored beginning in 1983 by winemaker Georges Vigouroux. The 35-hectare estate now operates as a Relais & Châteaux hotel and vineyard, producing renowned Malbec wines and featuring 24 rooms, suites, and a Michelin-starred restaurant showcasing local products in the historic bishops' dining room.
