Villeneuve-Vallée du Lot Tourist Office

The natural location of Pujols has favoured human settlement since Gallo-Roman times. From the 12th century onwards, Pujols was a strategic fortified site. During the crusade against the Albigensians, the stronghold was ruined. After the Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453), a new period of reconstruction began, with some of the village’s buildings still standing today.

A little nugget perched at an altitude of over 180 metres, the village of Pujols offers a unique panorama of the Lot Valley to the north and the more discreet Mail Valley to the south.

This village of character, listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France” since 1995, will win you over with its narrow streets, churches and timber-framed houses. Everything here has remained authentic, to your delight.

The summer gourmet market is a must for those who want to sample delicious local produce in a friendly atmosphere and admire the sumptuous sunsets over the valley, or discover Villeneuve by night!

Visit Pujols on your own

Pujols is a jewel box of stone that bears witness to bygone eras, where each alleyway and facade tells the story of a magnificently preserved medieval past.

©Pujols Marion Carcel 3|Foehn Photographie

Saint-Nicolas church

The church of Saint-Nicolas was part of the village’s defensive system; its bell tower was built into a town gate.

In the 16th century, the Lord of Pujols and his wife founded a chapter and the church was enlarged to accommodate canons (clerics living under a religious rule and serving a church open to the laity).

The Gothic-style building has two side galleries: one reserved for the lord, who had direct access from the castle, and the other for the dean of the chapter.

bailiff's house

The Maison du Bailli is the tallest house in Pujols.

Unlike other houses from the late 15th century, it is built entirely of stone. Its architecture underlines the importance of its owner, the Bailli.

A representative of the seigneur or the king, he enforced the charter of customs, a document governing the lives of the inhabitants.

sainte-foy-la-jeune church

The church of Sainte-Foy-la-Jeune was built after the Hundred Years’ War to replace the parish church of Sainte-Foy-la-Vieille, located in the valley.

The building contains wall paintings from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

Now desecrated, Sainte-Foy church hosts a number of art exhibitions throughout the year.

timber-framed house

The timber-framed structure means the house can be built quickly, using local materials.

The house consists of a stone ground floor with a timber-framed first floor and attic. The wall filling between the beams is made of cob or brick.

Each level has its own function: the ground floor is used as a workshop or shop, the first floor as a home and the attic for storage.

Preparing your stay in Pujols

What would a pleasant weekend be without a delicious meal in a good restaurant and a night in charming accommodation? Pujols has something for everyone, and you’re bound to find something to suit you!