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.

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.

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.

I've been coming here since I was a kid - it's magical. Although one of the most touristy sites in…read morebeautiful Auvergne. The climb is well worth the view and atmosphere. Did you know these volcanoes could still erupt? Yet they have been quiet for so many years that it feels extremely peaceful here. You can also find the remains of an old Roman temple dedicated to Mercury. Worth seeing as well! There wasn't when I was growing up but now you can take a little train to the top - still a very scenic route, don't you worry. Return journey for an adult alone is 12 euros. The Puy de Dome is a great, beautiful natural wonder. It is the highest point in the Chaîne des Puys. The whole region is one of the most underrated and authentic ones in France, in my opinion. And I'm not *only* saying that because of the cheese.