Sarlat  21/9/2009

The market place.

Sarlat and it’s market was our next destination. Sarlat is the prefect medieval town with everything built in a lovely glowing golden stone.  








With the market winding around the traffic free streets and alleyways, it felt just right.  Note the golden ducks in the foreground in the courtyard photo.  This is an important area for producers of geese and ducks in the region, who make foie gras and other products like confits, pate, etc.

View across the Dordogne River from Castelnaud to Beynac.

In the afternoon we visited Domme, a little fortified 13 century town with stunning views high above the Dordogne River. Then it was on to Castelnaud and a tour of the Chateau which is also an armament museum. It was occupied by the British during the 100 years war and faces across the river to the castle at Beynac, which was occupied by the French. Once again, stunning views.

Another view over the Dordogne.

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