Category Archives: Dordogne

Olympia On our last day before we check in our car, we took Simon’s advice and routed a loop northwest to include Gramat, Autoire, Loubressac, and Castelnau-Bretenoux.  Frances, our GPS, took us over two-lane roads this time – at least as … Continue reading →

After a quick phone call to our mechanic about the tire which we learned would be ready at 11 AM, we set out under cloudy skies north/northwest to Jardins d’Eyrignes via Souillac. The gardens have been in the family since … Continue reading →

Another bright, clear day in the Dordogne! Hung clothes on the line to dry in the fresh air! Headed out to the weekly market in Cahors! We found figs, peaches, pears, strawberries – which we had a choice grown in … Continue reading →

We started out this brisk, bright morning for Peche-Merle and got there in time for the first tour of the day at 9:45 AM.  This part of the Lot area of Dordogne must be known for its narrow, windy roads.  … Continue reading →

Morning dawned bright and sunny, slightly cool. Simon mentioned to us that every other Monday, and today is our lucky day! that a quaint market takes place in LaBastide’s town square.  He told us that the best parking would be … Continue reading →

We woke to a mist surrounding the entire countryside and our little stone house with its terraces.  Visibility was very, very limited. But in a couple of hours, the sun was peeking through and had burned off the mist, warming … Continue reading →