More places to visit - The Dorodgne

More Places to Visit -The Dordogne

If you ever get a chance you should make an effort to come to this area of France, I am lucky enough to live here. The summers are amazing although very busy in July and August. Best time to come would be May and September not so manic with tourists, but still lovely weather.

The Dordogne is split into four parts we are in the Noir Perigord which centres round the mediaeval town of Sarlat.  Sarlat is a most beautiful town with the amazing architecture; do not forget your camera. Saturday is the best day as it is market day, selling everything from the regions wines, cheeses, truffles, local sausages, fruit and veg etc., hand crafted gifts, in fact anything.  Have coffee or a glass of local wine and indulge in a pastry sit back in the sun and people watch, during the summer months you can spot the Parisians who come to holiday here in their second homes, dressed so chic! 

This area is quite popular with the French from the cities.  Full of culture, and quite unique as it is a place which has been unspoilt by too much commercialism, a slow pace of life here, do not forget to visit the caves, this area is where prehistoric man began, full of history and beautiful countryside.

Winter is dead, most places including restaurants and all tourist attractions are closed during the winter months, and unfortunately it’s the time of year for the hunters so be careful walking in the woods, they are out with the shotguns mostly at the weekends but any day really, the summer they are not allowed to hunt, thankfully! 

The list is endless of places to visit, but I would suggest:  St. Genies night market in July & August only on Wednesday evenings, Saint Amand de Coly night markets on Tuesday evenings and there is a Romanesque abbey dating around 1048. La Roque-Gageac which was awarded the most beautiful village in France and a must see.

©lulu klein Sarlat

©lulu klein Sarlat

©lulu klein The night market St Genies

©lulu klein  Sarlat

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©lulu klein - La Roque-Gagaec

©lulu klein La Roque-Gageac