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 Souillac Country Club is situated in one of the most historically interesting areas of France. The banks of the river Dordogne have been inhabited since pre-history and the area has played centre stage to many of the rivalries of the middle ages. Key places of local interest include: Souillac Recognised as the entrance to the Dordogne , it still maintains an historic atmosphere with its crumbling abbey and narrow streets in the old town. As the hub for the Lot and the Dordogne there is always plenty going on. Market: Friday mornings in Place St Martin and Place Doussot Rocamadour This cliff-face town has been on the pilgrimage map for centuries, and at one time rivalled Lourdes itself. The architecture and sheer scale is magnificent. Cahors A town steeped in history, going back to pre-Roman times, with many buildings of interest including the medieval fortified bridge spanning the Lot river. Market: Wednesday and Saturday mornings in Boulevard Gambetta Gouffre de Padirac A remarkable natural phenomenom. A short boat ride on an underground river, followed by a narrow passage and an ascent of man-made steps leads you to a vast cathedral-like cavern, the dome of which is over 90m high. Grotte du Pech-Merle 3km W of the village of Caberets lie these remarkable prehistoric caves. Over 3km of linked galleries contain weirdly shaped limestone formations and prehistoric paintings, drawings and paintings of bison, mammoths, horses and outlined hands. St. Céré Sleepy town overlooked by feudal castle ruins and surrounded by stunning woodland. Market: Saturday mornings. Craft fair on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month throughout the summer Puy l’Eveque Very pretty Lot village built on hill – famous for its wines. Old houses in golden stone rise in tiers to the church, once part of the town’s defences. Sarlat Beautiful medieval town with narrow streets, lively café squares and landscaped gardens. Probably the best known town in the region. Markets: Saturday all day throughout the centre of the town and Wednesday morning. Salignac and Eyrignac Gardens Salignac commands a very dominant position overlooking the valley. It is also worth visiting the old manor house and landscaped gardens of nearby Eyrignac. Market: Salignac - Tuesday morning from June to September La Roque-Gageac Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular villages along the banks of the Dordogne . It has a charming mixture of little winding alleys lined with pleasant cottages, an old manor house, a 20th century château built on medieval lines and a small church set into the face of the rock. Château des Milandes West of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. Attractive 15th century manor with contents that belonged to original owners and to Josephine Baker, Folies Bergères star. Interesting museum and regular falconry demonstrations. |
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