Carennac is a commune located in southwestern France along the Dordogne River. It is known for its medieval priory dating to the 11th century with an church and cloister. A notable 16th century castle was also home to famous author François Fénelon from 1681 to 1685. Carennac is designated as one of the most beautiful villages in France, situated in a picturesque valley with corn fields, walnut groves, and opportunities for outdoor activities such as canoeing along the Dordogne River.

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2. Carennac is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France.Carennac belongs to the historical region of Quercy.The village lies in the fertile valley of the Dordogne River, nestled under the barren, parched plateau locally named 'le Causse’. Its most remarkable landmarks are a medieval priory, combining an eleventh century church and cloister, and a 16th century castle, in which famous author of The Adventures of Telemachus, François Fénelon, lived from 1681 to 1685. The church features a remarkable tympanum, and the cloister a 15th century "mise au tombeau". Carennac is one of the most beautiful villages of France (along with 148 others, including neighbouring Loubressac, Autoire, Curemonte, and Turenne). The surroundings of the village are of equal picturesque charm: the Dordogne's quick waters attract canoe enthusiasts in droves, the valley's corn fields, walnut groves and ancient villages make for a perfect setting for outdoor activities, such as camping, riding and trekking. The Causse plateau is strewn with chasms and caves.

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