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Via Podiensis - Cajarc Worth the Visit?

Is Cajarc worth the out of way visit?

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I’m doing Cele Variant but taking an overnight visit from Figeac by bus to Racamadour to explore it. Also, would it be worth the same as Rocamadour to take a bus from Figeac to Cajarc and explore it, as well?
 
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I’m doing Cele Variant but taking an overnight visit from Figeac by bus to Racamadour to explore it. Also, would it be worth the same as Rocamadour to take a bus from Figeac to Cajarc and explore it, as well?
Well, Cajarc, is a small pleasant town without any specific pretentions: historical center with small streets and church. Writer Françoise Sagan lived there as a youngster, and President Pompidou and the comedian Coluche had a second residence in the neighborhood.
 
Cajarc, is a small pleasant town

Françoise Sagan (born Françoise Delphine Quoirez) is buried near Cajarc, in the village of Seuzac, 4 km to the west, and off-piste.
Other than that, frankly, there isn't much of interest. It's a nice town to walk to, as you approach it from the top of the cliffs on the northern side of the river Lot, giving you a panoramic view of the town which, as @fransw says is a small pleasant town without any specific pretensions. Good for a stopover, but not worth the detour.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.

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