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, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is one of the most important sites in the Lot Valley. It attracts thousands of tourists each year. Here a quartet of walkers rest after the climb outside a shop selling ice creams. 2016