Écluse de Bouziès

Écluse de Bouziès is a historic lock on the Lot River in France, a true engineering marvel of the 19th century.

This unique site impresses with a towpath carved into the limestone cliffs, creating a series of tunnels with open sides. It was formerly used to transport goods by flat-bottomed barges called 'gabares.

The picturesque scenery surrounding the sluice, with the village of Bouziès perched on a cliff above the meanders of the Lot River, creates an ideal destination for lovers of history, nature and photography.