Sarlat-la-Canéda
The most famous town in the region and one of the most renowned and popular in France. It is also one of the most attractive. Often referred to simply as Sarlat, the town is actually twinned with its less famous neighbour and is more correctly known as Sarlat le Caneda.
Sarlat is located in the region known as Périgord Noir. Destined to be besieged by tourists at almost any time of year Sarlat is a beautiful, well restored town a few kilometres north of the River Dordogne. The old town, dating from medieval and renaissance times, is a pleasure to visit, especially during spring and autumn, or in the early morning. If you can catch the morning sun on the yellow sandstone buildings, all the better.
Sarlat is located in the region known as Périgord Noir. Destined to be besieged by tourists at almost any time of year Sarlat is a beautiful, well restored town a few kilometres north of the River Dordogne. The old town, dating from medieval and renaissance times, is a pleasure to visit, especially during spring and autumn, or in the early morning. If you can catch the morning sun on the yellow sandstone buildings, all the better.
Beynac
Beynac is one of the most beautiful villages in France and lies on the banks of the River Dordogne, south-west of Sarlat. Opposite Beynac castle, on the opposite bank of the river, is its traditional enemy, Castelnaud castle.
The pretty village of Beynac spreads along the north bank of the River Dordogne, and above it is Beynac Castle. The narrow streets are lined with white and yellow stone buildings in traditional Dordogne style.
The pretty village of Beynac spreads along the north bank of the River Dordogne, and above it is Beynac Castle. The narrow streets are lined with white and yellow stone buildings in traditional Dordogne style.
Rocamadour
The medieval town of Rocamadour, a vertiginous city dominating the Alzou canyon, is a wonder of balance.
Impressive is the view of the town, in fact a small village with a global reputation, from l'Hospitalet! Built in successive layers on the cliff, it clings 120 metres above a ravine through which the Alzou flows. Its houses, roofs and churches seem to be part of the rock.
What genius conceived and built Rocamadour? Perhaps your visit will reveal the answer. Rocamadour was already admired in the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, pilgrims from all over Europe came here to pray. The village housed the relics of Saint Amadour (the famous hermit who found solitude in Rocamadour). It was also the revered shrine of the Black Madonna.
Impressive is the view of the town, in fact a small village with a global reputation, from l'Hospitalet! Built in successive layers on the cliff, it clings 120 metres above a ravine through which the Alzou flows. Its houses, roofs and churches seem to be part of the rock.
What genius conceived and built Rocamadour? Perhaps your visit will reveal the answer. Rocamadour was already admired in the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, pilgrims from all over Europe came here to pray. The village housed the relics of Saint Amadour (the famous hermit who found solitude in Rocamadour). It was also the revered shrine of the Black Madonna.
Domme
Domme, a royal bastide listed as one of France's ‘Beaux Villages’.
Wherever you come from, you'll arrive at the village below. Park your car, visit Domme on foot or let the little train take you around the cute little town.
Wherever you come from, you'll arrive at the village below. Park your car, visit Domme on foot or let the little train take you around the cute little town.