Town of the Camino
Figeac
Birthplace of Champollion, decipherer of the Rosetta Stone. Figeac is an important cultural stop on the Via Podiensis, with a rich medieval quarter by the Célé.
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Figeac, a historic city on the banks of the Célé River, is an important cultural and service stop along the Via Podiensis. The city is worldwide known for being the birthplace of Jean-François Champollion, the Egyptologist who deciphered the hieroglyphs of the Rosetta Stone. A giant replica of the stone can be found in the Place des Écritures, and the Champollion Museum is a must-see. For pilgrims, Figeac offers an extensive and well-preserved medieval old town, with palaces, wooden-framed houses, and "soleilhos" (open galleries on top of the houses). The abbot's church of Saint-Sauveur and the Notre-Dame du Puy church are other notable landmarks. As an important urban center, it has all the services, hostels, and a lively commercial life. It is an ideal place for a cultural rest, which allows the walker to immerse himself in the history of writing and Egyptology, a stop that enriches the pilgrimage with knowledge and heritage before venturing into the Quercy plateaus.
Last updated: 21/08/2025
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Hotel Mercure Figeac Viguier du Roy
Best Western Hotel Le Pont D'Or
Best Western Le Pont d'Or
Brit Hotel Figeac
Hôtel Le Quatorze
Le Relais de la Tour
Hôtel des Bains
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The Originals Access, Hôtel Figeac
HOTEL LE FOIRAIL
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Chambre avec cuisine équipée sur demande
Chambre d'hôtes Conquans
Chambres d'hôtes Les Pratges
Chateau de Saint Dau
Commanderie des Templiers
Consulat Figeac
L'écrin du quercy
L'oasis Occitan
Le Clos Saint Paul
Le Faubourg
Le Manoir Enchanté
Les Peyronnies
Margouillat chambre d'hôte
Studio de la Halle.
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