It is hard to know where to start on a tour of the Dordogne. Should the focus be geology, history, architecture, food, gardens, colors, shopping, leisure!?
Here is a sampling of the whirlwind adventures of three curious, observant, fun loving, wonderful women from West Virginia. I've tried to edit the amount of photos, but I am trying to immerse you in our 6 day tour as well. Hope you are as happily exhausted at the end as we all were!
Ready or not here they come.
We are not in Paris any more.
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We'll start in the gardens of Marqueyssac. A way to dive in gently and get a big view of the way geography shaped history. |
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Dordogne River Valley where English and French Castles dot the landscape. The heart of the 100 Years War. |
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Or maybe the gang wants to focus on the perfect color of blue. |
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A day full of gardens and, guess what, more chateaux. Jardin Eyrignac. |
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Chateau de Losse |
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A little rain wont slow us down. |
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Geological history has left such a variety of regional colors. |
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It is obviously noon or there a bouts. |
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No language barrier here. |
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I love how each person contributes to the ongoing observations of hidden details. |
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Then there is shopping and market day treats. |
Remember you risked your life flying over the ocean so eat whatever you like!
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There were explorations into prehistory. The real cave art is much better than the little diorama, but no photos - only memories. |
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An afternoon spent where the Romans created an elegant city. |
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Onto Christian communities with a lot of mysticism. Brantome.
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Here we are on the grounds of a 1st century through 18th century monastery. |
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Brantome |
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Too many stories to tell you here!
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Bourdeilles. |
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Home sweet home for the week.
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There were a few moments to slow down and be French. |
Thank you Ditsy, Kitty and Laura for all the new things you helped me see and experience on this magical tour.
2 comments:
Love it!!!Such a lot of places seen & experienced. What a wonderful time you all have had. x
Looks like a wonderful trip for the W.Virginians! I only hope I can bring you some wild and wonderful Georgians next year. It was a pleasure meeting you in Athens at the Downs house in April and I love the Lilly-O's I bought - what great gifts they'll make. I've already given 3 to my sister and she loved them! I'll be in touch about a trip in 2015!
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