*** ENVIRONMENT 
 
The domain """"Mas de Galy"""" (2800m2) lies on a terraced slope, 500 m outside the village of Saujac and about 500 m from the south bank of the river Lot in the department of Aveyron, on the border of the department Lot. The estate is located in the natural and cultural protected area of Saut de la Mounine. The three stonebuilt gites ruraux of """"Mas de Galy"""" (anno 1885) are now fully restored.  
 
Saujac is a 12th century farmers village at 600 km south of Paris (see roadmap). An authentic small village with stone houses built in the architectural typical style of the Quercy region. In addition to the delicious private swimming pond on the estate of Mas de Galy itself, there is also the river Lot within walking distance. People can enjoy the little grass and stone """"beaches"""" and the flowing water overthere. Small children can enjoy """"tampering"""" in the shallow water at the banks or in the """"little pools"""" nearby the barrages. Genuine swimming is possible in the deep middle of the broad river flowing quietly.  
 
At 5 km downstream lays the 12th century city of Cajarc with a nice authentic center . 
 
Cajarc is the birthplace of Francoise Sagan and Coluche. Visit Cajarc for the daily shopping, terraces, restaurants and the tourist office. Cajarc has a completely renovated municipal swimming pool (in 2002), with slides and tennis courts. 
 
At 22 kms lies in the Aveyron the larger old city of """"Villefranche de Rouergue"""", with its beautifull square opposite of the great church (great market day Thursday morning's). Trips to Villeneuve d'Aveyron, St Cirque Lapopie, Roccamadour, Cahors, Cordes, Figeac, Conques, Belcastel etc. are highly recommended, numerous beautifull archtectonical interesting small villages in the surrounding communities are also unavoidable.