DORDOGNE: SARLAT & LA ROQUE-GAGEAC

With Eric available on the weekend, the three of us drove to the Dordogne area and stayed near the town of Sarlat. We had another good experience at a chambre d'hôte, even though the host and hostess only spoke French. The decorations at their home were unique such as the many elephants and Christmas lights (in October). The owners were very pleasant, and the breakfast was great. After checking in, we drove a few minutes to the town of Sarlat.

As Rick Steves says, "Sarlat is the pedestrian-friendly main town of France's Dordogne River valley. It's just the right size: everything in town is within an easy meander along traffic-free, cobblestone lanes."

We enjoyed exploring the town, and then, we had a delicious meal of ham (jambon). 

The next day, we followed a drive that Rick Steves recommends, seeing the beautiful French countryside.

Then, we made it to La Roque-Gageac. The small town by a river seemed to be built right into the rock on the side of the cliff.

We also took a boat ride from La Roque-Gageac to enjoy the scenery further.

We enjoyed our car ride home also.