When we finally got to visit Périgueux without having to solve logistical problems, we loved it! It’s full of tiny streets and historical buildings from Renaissance times. There are also lots of shady squares to relax in and a surprising number of small speciality shops. And to end our holiday in style, we had an …
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Postcard from Monpazier
Monpazier is considered to be the best example of a bastide in Dordogne. A bastide is a fortified town built on a grid. In normal times it would be swarming with overseas visitors. I loved the different doors and windows. Monpazier est le meilleur exemple de bastide en Dordogne. Une bastide est une ville fortifiée …
Postcard – La Dordogne
Yesterday took us up to the Cingles des Trémolat and Limeuil, which are like the S-bend in Austria but not quite as exciting. A tough but doable climb with our e-bikes. However at Limeul after an excellent lunch surrounded by flowers we visited the beautiful gardens of Limeuil where I took this photo of the …