Another hot day was brewing when we left Jean-luc's vineyard and headed for the first of two Chateaux. The first one we aimed for was about an hour away at Azay-Le-Rideau and was a smaller one than the three 'must see' chateaux of the region. It was filled with elegant renaissance furniture and the build itself was in the renaissance style. It had a very chequered history as we learnt from the audio we followed as we walked around. We bought local bread and made ...

Heading off at 9am we headed for the Loire Valley. As the day progressed it was yet another day of clear skies and 27 degrees. At one point along the way we turned the corner into a small town and found we were in the middle of a market which was in full swing! The streets were full of people not just on the side of the road but on the road. It did seem strange to be moving through the crowds but as the market happens once a week no doubt they are used to it. It ...

After the magnificent backdrop of la Roque Gareac we left early in the morning for Les Eyzies-de-Tabac-Sireuil and since no one could pronounce it that was the last time it was mentioned. It is in the Vezere Valley and has been one of the most important centres for archeology in the world. For 400,000 years early mankind has lived in the rocks in and around this quaint little town and the surrounding area. In fact 15 of the major pre-historic sites in the area ar...

The views as we travelled east from Frespach were beautiful. Wonderful countryside full of crops and little villages. We were heading for Domme which is classed as being one of the most beautiful villages in France by the Lonely Planet Guide. Known as a Bastide or a walled village it is perched up on a hill and was magnificent to see as we drove up the valley. Under the village there are various underground caverns full of stalactites and stalagmites and Mandy an...

As this is our last half day on the boat we set off to look at the Farmers market a short distance away. There were beautiful fruits and meats on offer but as we didn't have the Motorhomes and had a taxi ride back to Agen ahead of us we just looked and took in the lovely smells. Coffee in town and a look around the museum and photo opportunity with the Musketeers and that was the morning done. Condom is nice but much more commercial than Nerac and a bit more tire...