The Dordogne valley is where you go for castles, fois gras,
and prehistoric caves. The weather is still summery even at the end of
September, so a perfect place for a week-end getaway with Andree and Erik. We
stayed in a little cottage in the country, away from everyone, but only a short
drive to the sites.
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| Dordogne Valley from Domme |
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| View from Beynac |
We visited Domme and took a stroll through its cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. Visited castles Castelnaud and Beynac, across the river from each other and strongholds during the hundred years war between the English and the French.
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| Rocamadour |
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| Rocamadour |
A must see is the reproduction of the prehistoric caves
at Lasceuax. And finally there was Rocamadour, a town built into the cliff with
a beautiful cathedral.
Warm evenings were enjoyed at restaurants, where we gorged
ourselves on fois gras, canard, and delicious red wine.
