La Roque-Gageac.
Is in a dramatic setting, lying right on the bank of a curve of the Dordogne river and with many of its houses built directly into the face of the huge golden vertical cliff that overhangs the village.
It was an important fortified place in medieval times and the village was adorned with rich manors during the Renaissance period.
The village streets blossom with tropical and Mediterranean plants and there are steep steps to incredible troglodyte caves with great views over the rooftops and river.
The troglodyte dwellings are worth the small entrance fee and if you want to take a trip on a gabare (see photo below) on the Dordogne, then this is the place to start from - alternatively you could hire a canoe.
This is a must see place but again, it's 'on the Dordogne' - approx 2hrs away. Along with other sites like Domme,Sarlat & Beynac perhaps visiting them all over a weekend would be sensible.
It was an important fortified place in medieval times and the village was adorned with rich manors during the Renaissance period.
The village streets blossom with tropical and Mediterranean plants and there are steep steps to incredible troglodyte caves with great views over the rooftops and river.
The troglodyte dwellings are worth the small entrance fee and if you want to take a trip on a gabare (see photo below) on the Dordogne, then this is the place to start from - alternatively you could hire a canoe.
This is a must see place but again, it's 'on the Dordogne' - approx 2hrs away. Along with other sites like Domme,Sarlat & Beynac perhaps visiting them all over a weekend would be sensible.
|