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.

I've never even heard of the massacre, during the WWII, maybe on sometimes ago on TV, but it didn't…read morereally sink in. . . . when the Germans try to take over French. Visiting this country, visiting this village, this once quiet, small village somewhere in the south of France, visiting this memorial massacre site, MADE ME fully understand it all. There are books and movies made about this massacre, but it's not complete until you've been here. It's not complete until you've read the books, and there's a 2007 book that I recommend called Oradour-The Final Verdict: The Anatomy and Aftermath of a Massacre by Douglas W. Hawes. Oradour-sur-Glane is today called a "martyr village;" the ruins have been preserved as a symbol of German barbarity, according to the Official Publication. 642 innocent men, women and children were brutally murdered for no reason at all and the whole town was destroyed by Waffen-SS soldiers in Hitler's elite army.

oradour-sur-glane village tristement célèbre pour avoir était détruit par les nazis et villageois…read moremassacrer. la visite du village et le parking sont gratuit. la visite du musée est payante. à voir si vous êtes dans la région et surtout ne pas oublier que la bêtise humaine n'a pas de limite. hélas de nos jours les massacres d'innocent continuent partout dans le monde. Oradour-sur-glane village sadly famous to have was destroyed by the Nazis and the villager to massacre. The visit of the village and the parking lot are free. The visit of the museum is paying. To see if you are in the region and especially not to forget that the human stupidity has no limit. Regrettably nowadays the massacres of innocent continue all around the world. Oradour-sur-glane Dorf traurig, das berühmt ist, um zu haben, war von den Nazis und dem Dorfbewohner zerstört, zu massakrieren. Der Besuch des Dorfes und der Parkplatz sind kostenlos. Der Besuch des Museums ist zahlend. Zu sehen, ob Sie in der Gegend sind und vor allem nicht zu vergessen, daß die Humandummheit keine Grenze hat. Leider heutzutage gehen die Massenmorde von Unschuldigem überall in der Welt weiter.

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.

The church of St Michel is one of Limoges' most interesting historical sights, located in the old…read morepart of the town, close to the site of the old castle (near Place Motte). The church was built largely in the 14th and 15th centuries in the Late Gothic style, and contains the relics of St Martial, who brought Christianity to the Limousin area in the 3rd century, and those of St Loup. From the outside, much of the church is obscured by adjacent buildings, and the best vantage point is Place St Michel, from where the tower and steeple - surmounted by a golden ball - can best be appreciated. The tower was begun in 1383 and is just under 200ft high. The portal onto the square is flanked by two stone lions, from which the church derives its informal name of St Michel des Lions. Inside, the space is a good example of a hall church, with a nave flanked by aisles of the same height, with chapels opening from each bay of the aisles. The slender, elegant clustered columns of the arcade lean at some alarming angles, but recent restoration work has provided additional (hidden) support to the vaults. The chancel space is simply the end of the nave and aisles, and has an impressive 19th century carved reredos, the central part of which (behind the altar) holds the brass casket (1809) containing St Martial's relics. These were brought here after the destruction of the nearby Abbey of St Martial in 1790. There are altars either side which, while technically separate chapels, actually form one continuous piece of sculpture. Of greatest interest are the two east windows to the north and south of the central window, which both contain 15th century stained glass: that above the altar of St Loup depicts the Virgin and child, surrounded by medallions of the life of the Virgin. That above the altar of St Valerie depicts St John the Baptist, again surrounded by medallions depciting his life. The rest of the church is also filled with stained glass, mostly from the 19th century and of varying quality, although there is no denying the dramatic overall effect. Other furnishings include the familiar 18th and 19th century baroque altarpieces in the chapels, some 16th and 17th century statuary and 19th and 20th century enamels.

From the owner: Deux lions de granit montent la garde Eglise de style gothique construite du XIVème au XVIème…read moresiècle. Elle doit son nom aux deux statues de lions qui veillent à ses pieds. Le clocher est surmonté d'une boule creuse anti-foudre. A l'intérieur un autel abrite la châsse de Saint-Martial, le saint-patron de la ville.

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.

CHATEAU DE MONBAZILLAC Chateau de Monbazillac…read more24240 Monbazillac http://www.chateau-monbazillac.com 05 53 61 52 52 and 05 53 63 65 00 An afternoon visit to the Chateau de Monbazillac was the highlight today. We arrived at the home of the famous sweet wine after a 70 km trip. Built around 1550, the chateau stands today almost exactly as when built by the AYDIE family more than four centuries ago. This was a very interesting visit indeed, highlights including the Grand Salon, the Mouney-Sully Hall, the Grand Staircase and the Hall of Bottles. The world renowned vineyard was first cultivated in the 11th century and is famous for using the noble rot method to make its sweet wines which draw thousands of visitors every year. We availed of the tasting service, naturally, and purchased some of the golden nectar along with some Bergerac Rouge and Bergerac Sec. In entering this place, you are entering a part of the History of France. So says one of the chateau's leaflets. Today, the Wine Cooperative of Monbazillac owns the chateau and makes every effort to look after the monument and open it as much as possible to visitors. For EUR6.40, we thought it was very good value indeed.

The famous sweet white wines of Monbazillac are grown in the vineyards surrounding this historical…read moremonument dating from 1550. We visited on a day that it rained followed by sunshine and were delightfully greeted with double rainbows arching over the vineyards and behind the Chateau creating postcard perfect memories. Le Chateau boasts twenty furnished rooms with unique and original architecture. Make sure to go down the stairs to the wine cellars and read some of the historical documents. When we visited, the top floor dining room was hosting a very odd art show of trash and garbage. We weren't sure what the meaning was, however, we decided to think about it as a nod to the importance of recycling. The view from the northern terrace offers extraordinary landscapes over the Bergerac valley and the Dordogne river. The white wine was too sweet for our California palate, but would be delicious over ice cream as a dessert!

From the owner: Ancien pavillon frigorifique Edifice octogonal de style Art Déco. Construit en 1919 et cédé à la…read moreville en 1920. Réalisé en béton armé, il a été conçu par l'architecte Roger Gonthier. Les façades sont recouvertes de mosaïques et surmontées d'une coupole en cuivre. Le sous-sol abrite des vitraux de Francis Chigot. Après avoir servi de pavillon frigorifique et de gare routière, le Verdurier est restauré en 1978 et transformé en pavillon municipal d'exposition.

A pleasant surprise. Josephine Baker's home for 30 years has been brought back to its former glory…read more The grounds and gardens are immaculate, with a troop of gardeners picking up every leaf and planting new flowers near the chapel. A falconry show begins at 11:15, with another at 4. Audioguides in numerous languages are available at the gift shop and start of the tour. The gorgeous chateau has an interesting history beginning in the 15th century, with gargoyles galore. Josephine, resistance fighter, humanitarian, and world renowned singer and dancer from the 1920s to the 60s, installed some amazing bathrooms into the chateau, which has lots of stairs. Great views over the valley and village. Pieces of her music are available on the audio guide. A woman-owned business about an amazing woman. Cafe and toilets are available. Free parking, but tickets are required to enter grounds.

Chateau Milandes was built in the early 15th Century, but it's most famous inhabitant (in my…read moreopinion) was Josephine Baker. She started renting the Château in 1937, then bought it and lived their till the late 1960s. This is where she raised her flock of adopted children (she had 12!). Evicted and swindled in her later years, she spent her final years elsewhere, dying in Paris in 1975. The Château was bought 20 some years ago, and the current owner and her daughter have brought back the Château and gardens in all their glory! The items on display map out Baker's tumultuous life, from her birth in Jim Crow Missouri to her rise to fame on the French entertainment world. Truly fascinating and a must see for any fan of Josephine Baker!