Market in Sarlat, town in the Dordogne region of France.
My friend Susan Kean and her partner George recently went on a driving trip from Lisbon in Portugal, through Spain, to the Dordogne region in the South of France, where they visited friends and toured the countryside, including a visit to the famous painted caves of Lascaux (a replica). Susan has graciously agreed to share her photos with The Intrepid Tourist. I have divided them into three sections, starting with the first leg of the trip, Lisbon to the Pyrenees; the second part, sightseeing in the Dordogne; the third, a visit to the Lascaux Caves. This is part 2. Susan writes:
Sunrise in Dordogne.
After a 3 day 1000 mile drive from Lisbon through Portugal, Spain, and South of France, we were thrilled to arrive in the Dordogne area of France to the Air B&B home of our friends. The next day we enjoyed breakfast in Sarlat and experienced the ‘old’ town. We shopped at the local market for dinner ingredients. By the time we got to the meat stall everything was gone except a shoulder of lamb, so that is what we cooked (it turned out great!)
Wonderful streets of Sarlat.
This is a glorious part of France. In fact, I’d forgotten what a beautiful country France is. Everything we have seen so far is spotless and well kept.
Author signing his book.
We decided to buy a children’s book and one of the authors sketched the inside cover before signing.
Sarlat Cathedral.
A gaggle of geese.
This is Fois Gras country. The goose is revered
The Truffle Museum in Sarlat.
Also Truffle country.
View of Bynac Castle from our canoe.
Canoeing down the Dordogne river is amazing. I was concerned I’d find it a bit challenging getting in and out but our captain made it easy!
Canoeing on the Dordogne River.
Susan's next post: LASCAUX CAVES, DORDOGNE, FRANCE. November 13, 2023