We’ve edged our way closer to the very centre of southern France. Our path has taken us to Saint-Come-d’Olt, yet another Les Plus Beaux Village from our exceedingly useful book. Saint-Come-d’Olt houses feature scallop shaped […]
2024 Day 43 – Estaing
The morning starts with a last walk through Capdenac-le-Haut, ostensibly in search of a Boulangerie but we’re out of luck – closed. I do spot this bunny cheekily set with a strategic view. Himself sets […]
2024 Day 42 – Figeac and Capdenac-le-Haut
A very important task to be attended to this morning before we set off – Cardaillac, as small as it is, has a market! Finally!! There’s barely a handful of stalls, but clearly local producers. […]
2024 Day 41- Cardaillac
We finally have the makings of a plan. With the last of Spring upon us, we’re taking the opportunity to head for Provence where hopefully it won’t be blindingly hot. As the weather then warms, […]
2024 Day 40 Chateau de Beynac
It’s a short hop up the road to Beynac-et-Cazenac, yet another Dordogne Les Plus Beaux Village. We’re certainly spoilt for choice along the river. We’re still in what I’ll term ‘England in shorts’ – some […]
2024 Day 39 Jardin de Marqueyssac
We’re off, by all accounts, to the glorious perfection of Jardin de Marqueyssac, aka The Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac. The gardens are are betwixt Beynac-et-Cazenac and La Roque-Gageac, within the clifftop Chateau de Marqueyssac, one […]
2024 Day 38 In celebration of Himself
It’s a big day today – Himself’s birthday! And he’s jagged a perfect 28 degree day for it too. It’s a tough gig, but someone has to do it. The morning passes in a […]
2024 Day 37 La Roque-Gageac
It’s a gloriously sunny day as we drive down the cliffs into the the Dordogne Valley. Spring has finally turned a corner – the sky is an endless blue. It’s our third time in this […]
2024 Day 36 Domme
There’s a reason that a good number of English expats flocked to buy property in the Dordogne throughout the 80s and 90s – it’s utterly glorious. The Dordogne river cuts a wild swathe through limestone […]
2024 Day 35 Martel
Our early exit from Collonges-la-Rouges sees us head deeper into southwest France, through the Dordogne. We’re still meandering somewhat rudderless without a plan, although today’s focus is to stock up and catch up on house […]
