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Figeac
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 We head to Sarlat, passing through Figeac and Rocamadore.
Figeac was famous this year for being one of the cities of the Tour de
France. Go Lance!!! |
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Figeac
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 Another Joan of Arc
statue in Figeac. |
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Figeac
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 This is a pilgrimage site as well. |
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Figeac
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 The office where the
stamp is to mark your certificate (passport) showing that you made it
here and stopped. |
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Figeac
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 Back (East end) of the Church St-Sauveur (begun in the 11th
Century).
The original church, consecrated in 1093, was part of the Cluniac
domain. |
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Figeac
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 Looking up one of the
tanning merchant streets |
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Figeac
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 The second of the two old market squares, this one is the
Corn Market. We had a cool drink here. |
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Figeac
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 Man plays a music box
with tunes on large punched cards. We thought at first he was going to
bring out a monkey!? |
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Rocamadore
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 On the way to Rocamadour
we finally see our first Goose farm, with a chateau on the hill behind.This area of France is known for the Foie Gras it produces. We have tried it several times. but do not think it will become our favorite food. |
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Rocamadour
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 Beautiful view of the
town built on the rocks. |
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Rocamadour
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 Wider view |
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Rocamadour
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 The road down the hill
into the town. |
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