The village is situated in a valley encircled by imposing cliffs from which a waterfall cascades approx. 30 metres. Autoire has a mild climate, with early spring weather, hot summers and a generally long and sunny autumn.

Autoire has hardly changed since ancient times. The beautiful manor houses with their square “pigeonniers” (dovecotes), wooden beams and attractive sloping tiled roofs as well as the distinctive castles in the centre of the village are a real delight for the tourist. Foies gras, “cabécous” (a fresh goat cheese), honey, alcool de prune (a plum digestive) and “ratafia” a before dinner cocktail are the specialities of this area which must be tried.

Autoire is a member of an exclusive club entitled “Les plus beaux villages de France” (The most beautiful villages in France).