Larroque-Toirac (French pronunciation: [laʁɔk twaʁak]; Languedocien: La Ròca de Toirac) is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France.

Larroque-Toirac
The château in Larroque-Toirac
The château in Larroque-Toirac
Location of Larroque-Toirac
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Larroque-Toirac is located in France
Larroque-Toirac
Larroque-Toirac
Larroque-Toirac is located in Occitanie
Larroque-Toirac
Larroque-Toirac
Coordinates: 44°31′16″N 1°56′31″E / 44.521°N 1.942°E / 44.521; 1.942
CountryFrance
RegionOccitania
DepartmentLot
ArrondissementFigeac
CantonCausse et Vallées
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Fabrice Pradines[1]
Area
1
6.56 km2 (2.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
132
 • Density20/km2 (52/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
46157 /46160
Elevation160 m (520 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Overlooked by a medieval castle, the village lies halfway between Figeac and Cajarc in the valley of the Lot.

The castle (Château de Larroque-Toirac) was built in the 12th century and improved over the following 300 years. It is now a popular tourist attraction.

Castle of Larroque-Toirac (12th-15th century)

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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