This 13th-century castle was the former residence of the bishops of Cahors. It features a chapel and overlooks the Valley of the Lot and the famous vineyard of Cahors. The Château de Mercuès offers guest rooms lavishly decorated with gold interiors and antique wooden furniture. Each room includes a mini-bar, and has a private bathroom. Local specialties and tasty cuisine are served at the fine dining restaurant of the Château de Mercuès. An outdoor swimming pool is set in the heart of the park planted with tercentenary cedars. One tennis court is available on site, and free wireless Internet is available in the hotel. Cahors Train Station is located 6.2 mi from the property. This room has a view of the valley or of the park, and features a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom has a bathrobe, slippers, and free toiletries.