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Nicknamed the Little Versailles, Autoire is encircled by an impressive cirque of cliffs. The village emerges with its forest of turrets, elaborate facades and elegant gentilhommières, where the notables of Saint-Céré used to come to relax. Surrounding its 13th-century Romanesque church, with its amusing sculpted modillions, cul-de-four apse and pendant cupola, the village reveals its corbelled houses and brown-tiled roofs, brightened by dormer windows, dominated by the ancient Château de Limargue, a 15th-century manor house remodeled in the 16thand 18th centuries. The castle was besieged by the Godons, then became a base for the raids of Bernard de La Salle, the infamous chief skinner from Figeac, at the end of the 14th century. The remains of his eagle's nest clinging to the rocks of the cirque. Autoire is listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France". From the waterfall trail, you'll have a wonderful view of Autoire as you reach the highest point of the route at Siran. The waterfall is one of the highlights of the area. It attracts many visitors in search of nature and curiosities. At 30 m, it is the highest waterfall in the Lot. To appreciate its full power, it's best to come and admire it out of season. In summer, when water is scarcer, it often flows in small trickles. However, the walk through the cool forest is still very pleasant. If you're feeling more sporty, we recommend you take the hike as far as the Château des Anglais, a little heritage treasure.