Dordogne and Sarlat

The first objective of seeing some of the Dordogne was achieved in the short drive from the aire on the canal, via Bergerac, to a large camping cheque site on the bank of the river. We passed several picturesque castles/chateau on rocky crags overlooking the river en route, before we reached the site near Montfort. We chose two pitches just over the hedge overlooked by a huge rocky crag (photo opportunity) for a relaxing day with no driving. Rather cloudy day with a little rain overnight but cleared up later for short stroll along the river where we saw a kingfisher and eagles/buzzards soaring overhead. The following day we drove into Sarlat parking outside the old town and walked down steep pedestrian way. Very attractive old buildings with lots of restaurants offering regional dishes mostly duck, walnut and foie gras based. Rosemary bought me a rather chique wooden duck for my collection from one of the many little shops.