The Gardens of Marqueyssac are often referred to as the hanging gardens because they sit on a long plateau that hovers above the Dordogne Valley. This offers visitors panoramic views of the entire valley surrounding it. It is a private…
Many towns and villages had street decorations overhead, but the town of Belvès wins for it’s exuberance in this arena. It’s also a pretty little town that sits atop a hill.
Chateau de Castelnaud originated in the 13th century, though it has been reconstructed and built upon throughout the years. A local came out to say Bonjour! The views from the castle mount are stunning. It was a formidable stronghold in…
Chateau des Milandes was built in 1489 by Francois de Caumont, Lord of Castelnaud, whose wife preferred to live in a castle rather than in the feudal fortress of Castelnaud. It became the home of Music Hall icon Josephine Baker…
Cadouin is yet another beautiful historic town and it has a stunning cloister. The Abbey of Cadouin dates from around 1115. The cloister, rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries, displays strongly Gothic architecture.
Monpazier is a small 13th century town that centers around a square filled with boutique shops. Around the periphery of the square are streets that shift from shops to residences as well as the local parish. It’s a bit sleepy,…
Mi Desmedt is a painter and etcher from Belgium who also has a studio near Saint Cyprien. Susanne, I thought of you the whole time I was here, as well as the other artist’s studio :-) Mi (on the right)…
We visited two artist’s studios near Saint Cyprien, Guy Weir and Mi Desmedt. As an artist, I was particularly excited to be able to see the studios they worked in. Every artist has their own flavor of environment and these…
I returned to Sarlat, on a sunny day this time, and caught some great imagery. It was much quieter than on market day and I enjoyed the peace of the afternoon.
During our visit to Sarlat, we met some friends for lunch at Le Petit Manoir. It is a favorite of Peter’s and he knows the owner and chef. The meal was amazing. We had salad with liver and pate as…