Charming stone cottage with a spectacular view of a medieval castle. Swimming, canoeing, tennis,…read morebiking, randonee, hiking and golf all close by. Weekly rentals so you'll have time for it all. Sarlat, the medieval jewel of the Dordogne is 3 kms. Check it out thru the Office du Tourism Sarlat... "montfort" ref 20007. They speak english as well as french.

The City of Sarlat is one of the most endearing, charming, historic, and magical places I have ever…read morevisited. The amount of history surrounding this entire area of Southwest France is unparalleled to begin with, and Sarlat-la-Caneda contributes a very large portion to this magical setting. It is a medieval town that was established mainly due to the Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. The Sarlat Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos, and the building itself can be seen in records as early as 1081. It was one of the very few cathedrals in the region that was never raided by the Vikings!!!! Those rascals!! Thank God, because if it were destroyed and leveled to the ground, we would not be able to visit and understand how profound this divine place actually is today and how well the efforts to preserve it have been accomplished. The Malraux Law was passed in 1962, which saw Sarlat restored, and this effort saved many buildings from demolition. The architect of this law, Andrea Malraux, was, at the time, the French Cultural Minister. This legal act greatly enhanced Sarlat's medieval center through the extensive restoration of most of its houses. My favorite (as mentioned in one of my earlier reviews) was the Manoir de Gisson, a museum that you should not miss when visiting! Some of my most favorite highlights during my visit were, of course, the food, the winding, cobblestone roads, the art galleries, and the nightlife, where visitors can enjoy an aperitif at a cozy, outdoor cafe' before venturing out to enjoy the tantalizing cuisine of this city! From foie gras, black truffles, cepes, dried sausages, cheese, walnuts, and wine, this girl was golden and I had everything that needed or could ever want! There is a great little grocery mart, tons of places to find delicious food and lot's of curiosities. There are candy shops, cafes, and desert spots galore!, And one cannot leave without visiting the farmer's markets, which are huge and packed full of the most amazing produce, delectables, and gifts. They have markets two times a week and they are a must see! I even ventured out to discover a wonderful art store and since I happen to be a painter, I could not pass up the 1.5 mile walk to scope out some French art supplies and I even got to pop into an incredibly curated antique shop as well! I could go on and on about this magical place, but I am going to leave it to you to book your ticket and see for yourself. My only hope is that my photos tell it's story and make you want to book your next trip to France!

Sarlat is a beautiful village, and if you planned to stay here, stay in one of the Bed & Breakfast…read more(mentioned in my previous review). But stay for the Market Day on Saturday. Market Day is fabulous! You'll see stuff not sold anywhere, and you'll see various foods not cooked anywhere else (unless you're in Spain), so get ready for lunch and have some Paella! There's no warnings for pickpockets, here! They're friendly people! Go early, before it gets too hot, & too crowded, and while the dish is fresh! BTW: Our Tour Guide told us, French Costumer Service, they ignore their customers, they don't pressure you to buy, sometimes they don't even greet you. That's their style! I'm in Customer Service, but I always talk to my customers. If I was ignored, I just assumed, the seller don't care about me! But not in France.

From the owner: Un pont de légende Le pont Valentré est à juste titre l'emblème de la ville de Cahors. Construit…read moreentre 1308 et 1378, c'est un très bel exemple de l'architecture moyenâgeuse. Flanqué de trois tours carrées fortifiées, il enjambe le Lot à l'ouest de la ville avec prestance. Jamais il ne fût pris ou attaqué. La lenteur de sa construction engendra une légende qui lui valut le surnom de "pont du Diable".

Enjoyable recreation of the cave with art work and interactive displays. They have various ticket…read morecombinations you can look into if staying in the area for a few days. We choose the basic and that was plenty - you start with guide and then go on your own with the displays and there's a short film and interactive temporary exhibits to check out. Neat to see this full recreation as the site is now closed due to damage to the artwork from over tourism.

This is an exact replica of the famous Lascaux cave, where hundreds of prehistoric drawings were…read morediscovered in 1940. Scientists have been piecing together the story ever since. As the original site is fragile, public access is not allowed. Our tour included a fascinating history of the cave with theories of how and why these paintings were first made starting 20,000 years ago. Was it sympathetic magic designed to draw fat animals closer for better hunting, or is there a deeper more metaphysical explanation? We may never know. However, we do see some true skill in depicting the world of these prehistoric people, including the emerging artistic skill in how to use the contours of the walls, color, and perspective. The museum is excellent and the tour makes good use of technology with tablets to help understand and interpret the site. This was a good stop for us in the Dordogne.

The cave of Pech Merle is a wonderful experience. The caves are among the most beautiful I've been…read morein with fabulous natural displays of nature's artistry. If you enjoy exploring underground wonderlands, it is worth going just for that. The icing on the cake (and our primary purpose for going!) are the incredible drawings left on several walls of the cave by Neolithic humans 29,000 years ago. As someone who has explored caves with a flashlight and candle as my only light source, the idea of negotiating the thin passageways and crawling under overhangs with only a shallow bowl of deer fat and juniper lamp is amazing! Let alone finding dry walls to serve as your canvas for creating your art on! The drawings themselves are breathtakingly beautiful. With just a few lines they convey their subject. The guided tour is over a paved walkway with several sets of stairs.

I have dreamed of viewing an actual cave, not a replica of prehistoric paintings, and this tour…read morelived up to my dream. Something about seeing these artistic renderings, realizing these have been dated to 29,000 BC (carbon dated by charcoal used on the horse's mane), gave me a frisson of wonder. The oldest art I have seen, and so beautifully drawn in manganese, with the style going on for 10,000 years in this cave until a landslide closed the entrance, only rediscovered in 1922. Only a few tours are available each day to protect the cave, which has numerous beautiful cave stalactites and stalagmite formations as well as the aon-site. Book tickets in advance online to be assured of a spot. Photos are not allowed in the cave. My photos are photos taken from a book available in the gift shop. An outdoor cafe and informative museum are also onsite.