Info on Le Gouffre du Blagour - Pisciculture & Aquaculture

> Beautiful walk close to the gouffre

> During the Summer months the restaurant, which has recently been re-opened, serves special trout dishes which you can enjoy on the lovely terrace. Otherwise you can just relax and sip a cool wine in the shady calm atmosphere.

> Close by is a unique renovated 16th century cottage which is used as a holiday home.

> As well as being a perfect fishing site the Blagour area offers other pleasures such as walking and cycling. Various leisure opportunities are provided in the neighbourhood as tennis and golf, a water sports centre and horse riding for all levels of experience.

One of the biggest attractions in the area is canoeing on the Dordogne, but no matter whether by canoe or by car it is possible to visit the lovely historic villages for which the Dordogne area is famous.

Situated in the French department of Lot just 3km North of Souillac there is a beautiful wooded valley where the four natural water sources of the Blagour river meet.

Here you will discover the most idyllic trout fishing in this part of France.

> These water sources and the surrounding terrain were for centuries in the hands of aristocrat French families, however, in 1968 a beautiful trout farm was developed specializing in Rainbow and brown trout.

The fish farm known as Le Gouffre du Blagour has its disposal all the healthy source waters creating the perfect environment for its fish and visitors alike. The source spring.

In the centre of the property is the actual Gouffre which is a water filled sink hole. This Gouffre acts as a pressure valve to the extensive subterranean river system.

> In Summer 2003 the Blagour changed hands, its new owners are two families Ludo & Annemieke Lokin together with Anne & Hans Dinkla.

> The trout are cultivated according to traditional methods and the Gouffre du Blagour offers the most perfect of fishing waters where one can either fish for your own per kilo, or, if you prefer, just enjoy being a spectator and buy your fresh trout before you leave.