We have gone from rolling vineyards to walnut trees and goose farms here in the Dordogne department of SW France. It's a beautiful countryside dotted with small castles and villages. We are staying in the medieval town of Sarlat. The town has remained preserved and is most representative of a 14th century France. It is spectacular in the evening light with a yellow glow shinning off the ochre-tinted stone.
We spent an afternoon in the neighboring town of Beynac et Cazenac. It is home to the Chateau de Beynac, one of the best examples of a medieval castle in France. It was once besieged by Richard the Lion Heart in the 12th century. After a hike up to the castle we took a leisurely boat trip down the Dordogne river to get a nice view of the castles on the hills above.
Sarlat
bronze goose
Sarlat square
Chateau de Beynac
Beynac
the medieval castle
having a good day
slate roofs
walking down to the village
boat tour
just chillin
This castle is owned by the Texan who invented the machine to crush and cube cars. He puts up a Texas flag when in residence. It was up!
view of Dordogne valley from town of Domme
Going out to dinner for some local fare!
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