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| Autoire, a classified 'most beautiful village of France', is to the north-east of Rocamadour and in the north of the Lot department of the Midi-Pyrenees |
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| Autoire is a lovely stone village tucked between the Dordogne River and the Causse du Quercy Regional Nature Park. |
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| The village is set in the attractive countryside of the region, with vineyards and fruit trees, forested hills and limestone cliffs looking down on the village and is a quiet, very attractive Quercy village in the traditional light stone of the area, with several colombage buildings. Photo by: Christophe.Finot |
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| Listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France, Autoire was once a favourite country retreat of the French aristocracy. |
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| The village isn't very large - a 'main street' through the centre and a small road that winds up the steep hill behind the village - but it is pretty close to perfect, with a lovely mix of houses and buildings around the central square and fountain, and a small church. |
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| The village is best visited in spring, when it has a widespread reputation for the flowers that fill the streets and gardens. |
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