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Autoire – Chateau de Busqueilles 02📷 Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0

Autoire

Autoire, France

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A village of turreted manors in a limestone cirque, with a waterfall of about 30 m a short walk above. The path continues to the ruined English Castle in the cliff; park at the village entrance.

Nearest town
Autoire, France
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
44.8500, 1.8250

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Lot valley and the Gouffre de Padirac – Pont Valentre 29© Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lot valley and the Gouffre de Padirac

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire Camping-Car Park de TauriacMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Autoire · 67 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire GiracMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Autoire · 27 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Rignac, route de RocamadourMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Autoire · 40 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping La PalanquièreCampsite
    14 km from Autoire
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Koawa Les CigalesCampsite
    16 km from Autoire
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Les Cigales - Ciela Village - RocamadourCampsite
    16 km from Autoire
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Autoire?

Autoire is in Autoire, France, at GPS 44.8500, 1.8250. It is about 6 km from Padirac.

Can you camp near Autoire?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire Camping-Car d'Autoire, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Autoire?

Autoire is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lot valley and the Gouffre de Padirac.

What is there to see near Autoire?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gouffre de Padirac (6 km), Carennac (10 km), Rocamadour (17 km) and Pech Merle cave (41 km).

When is the best time to visit Autoire?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)