France. Lot. Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. The medieval town of Saint-Cirq- Lapopie, with thirteen listed historic buildings, is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Perched on a cliff three hundred feet above the river Lot with its church at the very peak of the hill, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is one of the most important sites in the Lot Valley. It attracts thousands of tourists each year. Its ancient charms are bathed in sunshine. 2016