Daily Archives: June 2, 2011

Domme and a story of French wine

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heather

One of our last explorations in the Lot-Dordogne had us setting off for Domme – another of France’s Plus Beaux Villages. It is set high above the Dordogne river on a rocky outcrop. A bastide established in the 13th century, … Continue reading →

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Sculpture at Les Arques

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heather

Making the most of a long summer evening, on the way back from Domme we called in at Les Arques. Another small village in the Lot, with only a 1 leaf rating as a Fleuri village (1 out of 4) … Continue reading →

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Ancient, ancient Arles…

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heather

We’re told it was occupied or settled by Celts, then Greeks, before Julius Ceasar decided to give it to his veterans for a peaceful retirement perhaps! It became known as ‘Rome in Gaul’ and left a very impressive UNESCO World … Continue reading →

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