Mercuès.

Mercuès is a wine village on a hillside above the Lot River, dominated by a castle that now houses a luxury hotel and vineyard. The surrounding slopes produce Cahors wine, known for deep-colored Malbec reds aged in local cellars. Stone houses descend the hillside toward the valley floor, where the river meanders through agricultural land. The castle grounds offer panoramic views across vineyards to distant hills, while village lanes wind past traditional houses. The area's combination of historic architecture, quality wine, and valley landscapes attracts wine enthusiasts exploring the Lot region.