4 days in the Dordogne - What are the most beatufil towns?
 

Hello-
I am hopping over to France for a few days in between a week in Spain and a few months in Italy. I only have four days, but have been reading a lot about the Dordogne region, here, on this board and in many travel books and other web sites, and it seems like a great place to visit. I wanted to see some towns that are quite different than the mediterranean towns I will be spending the rest of my time in. I like the look of Sarlat and Conques, for their dark, slate roofs, and medieval feel.

What other towns should I visit? Any recommended drives?

Thanks!

Oops, I meant, "Which are the most beautiful towns?"

I am a horrible proofreader.

Hi WB,

From whence are you starting?

By car?

((I))

Hi Ira,
I am flying from Sevilla to Barcelona and taking the train up to Carcassonne for a few hours, or maybe a night. Then I will be renting a car in Carcassonne to drive up to the Dordogne area. I was thinking of staying in Sarlat or Domme.

Sarlat, Collonges-la-Rouge, Domme, La Roque-Gageac, Monpazier. There are many others, some have the official designation of <i>un des plus beaux villages de France</i> and others do not.

If you can, stay at the Esplanade in Domme. It's lovely. So is the restaurant! I really liked Conques as well. We went last july, you might find my trip report useful. I think you can find it by clicking on my name.