Beautifully nestled in the heart of the romantic Célé Valley, the Mercure Figeac Viguier du Roy is the ideal hotel to explore Figeac’s historical past, its flavoursome cuisine and its lush landscape.
With its charming abbeys, the famous Santiago de Compostela trail, and an interesting trading history around the Mediterranean basin, the town of Figeac is a wonderful discovery for history enthusiasts. An ode to this historical past, the Mercure have reconverted the ancient castle of the Viguier du Roy into a luxury hotel, whilst retaining its historical essence. A gothic Royal Tower dating back from the 14th century, a Renaissance styled stone fireplace, and Baroque woodwork from Luis XV’s era are just some of the components that will make guests feel like they are travelling through time. The rooms themselves are writing-themed, an ode to Jean-François Champollion, a Figeac native who was the first to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics. In these modern rooms, stray wooden beams would stand out if it weren’t for the Mercure’s talent in balancing modernity, comfort and historical elements.
On the edge of Quercy’s Regional National Park and its Célé Valley, the Mercure is the ideal place to hike or bike in a beautiful setting. With this great outdoor space comes a fantastic terroir; local produce includes lamb, duck and mushrooms among other high-quality vegetables, and speciality seasonings such as truffle and saffron. To experience this regional cuisine, La Dinée du Viguier – the Mercure’s restaurant – provides a contemporary twist on this local terroir to celebrate the regional cuisine. To complete your Figeac adventure, why no end your day with an expertly made cocktail in the hotel bar, overlooking the royal courtyard?