Cardaillac (; oc, Cardalhac) is a

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in the Lot department in south-western

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. It is located northwest of

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. The village is located on the edge of the Limargue—a rich agricultural region—and Ségala, a poor rye-and chestnut-producing region. It has a rich medieval history and has been officially listed as one of the " most beautiful French villages". A stronghold was built on a rocky promontory above Cardaillac from 1064 at the orders of Hugo, Lord of Cardaillac. Today only three towers remain, dating from the thirteenth century. In 1188 it was attacked by

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soon before his accession to the throne. On 11 May 1944, three youths were executed by the "Das Reich" division, which subsequently massacred the population of Oradour-sur-Glane.

Bibliography

* ''Des blasons pour le Hérisson'' Laure and Jean-Luc Angélis, Téqui éditions, .

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Cardaillac, a history

Communes of Lot (department) Plus Beaux Villages de France {{Lot-geo-stub

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