Cahors is almost certainly destined to have every story about it headed by its very famous bridge, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as the town’s symbol.  That’s not a bad thing, actually, but if it’s all you see you’ll miss out on a city with a rich medieval history – and a great base for exploring the region of the Occitan and the département of the Lot.   It was a relief to arrive in Cahors after 10 straight days of brutal 95-degree heat.  Here the sky was heavy and gray, the temperatures had dropped, and there was even a hint of moisture in the air.  I checked into my hotel, the Divona Best Western on the bank […]