One of my best holidays ever - DORDOGNE-Perigord, France

[Alf]

Do they call that a kitchen

Lovely garden indeed

[Pumbaa]

Again the views are breathtaking, Lisbeth

Awesome peacock shot and the caves are interesting as well

[Richprins]

Heavy-maintenance garden indeed!

What is a peacock called in French?

Interesting that the chateau was declared historic in 1944, in the bitterest part of the war? Maybe just after freedom!

[Lisbeth]

Even if there was still the war, the various ministries had probably started to work again

Peacock is Paon in French, Pavone in Italian, påfugl in Danish and Pfau in German. Those are the ones I know

[Lisbeth]

One day we decided to visit the Capital of the Dordogne region, Sarlat-la-Caneda, as the weather was not great and it was market day. The markets in Southern France, and not only, are always special. They are colourful, crowded and have everything from antiques to flowers, from cheese to shoes

It’s easy to succumb to the charms of this medieval town, with its *lauze-stone roofs, medieval houses, and Renaissance mansions. (*Lauze is a generic flat stone, sometimes cut in regular rectangular or square shape and usually used for paving slabs or walkways, patios, flooring, fences and roofing.)

We bought among other things the best cherries, that I have ever eaten, big and dark. We ate cherries for three days in a row

The city is very lively throughout the year with its bi-weekly markets on Wednesday and Saturday morning, a must-have stage during a stay in Périgord.

Sarlat: The capital of Périgord noir
Located to the east of the department between Dordogne and Vézère, Sarlat is now one of the most beautiful medieval ensembles in Europe. Protected from modernism by the law Malraux, Sarlat has preserved the picturesque of its alleys and the beauty of its monuments. The city holds the record of density in historic monuments classified or listed in the national inventory with 65 monuments and protected buildings.
To go through its alleys is to read almost a thousand years of authentic architecture where, from the pavement to the roofs of slate, predominates this hot and blond stone.....
Rooted in the heart of its terroir, Sarlat is the ideal place to discover the gastronomy Périgourdine: in paradise of truffles, mushrooms, foie gras, candies, pies, and fine delicatessens of country, the périgourdins (related have been able to maintain for centuries, This great culinary tradition, a true quintessence of aromas and flavors that you will find on the beautiful market of Sarlat.

Sarlat is full of history. The sign on the house shown in this photo states that Etienne La Boétie was born here in 1530. La Boétie was a writer, diplomat, judge and a founder of modern French political philosophy, but is probably best known today as the famous friend of the philosopher Michel de Montaigne.

[harrys]

Interesting buildings

[Pumbaa]

These markets are always the best

Beautiful buildings on top

[Richprins]

What an assortment of buildings!

Cherries seem to be a big thing in Europe?

Very informative work, Lis.

[Mel]

I have never ever seen a peacock displaying... what a sight

Those trimmed (and obviously well watered) trees and hedges look artificial but still enticing, methinks.
Also, I love that architecture, but am not to fond of the intereure of the rich people's quarters. The kitchen is more to my liking.
Maybe a pillow on the bench for more comfort, but other than that - great areas to gather.

Salart is pretty indeed!

Love French markets too. I still have some cute dungarees that I bought back when I was 18. And I still fit in them, barely but I manage to get in and out without the need to open a stitch

[Flutterby]

So much to see!!