Well that was a surprise! A stormy night with heavy rain and thunder and lightening. Flashes of lightening rolled around the valley lighting up the sky every few seconds and creating chaos for those in their tents. For us there was no drama, as we rolled over and went back to sleep 💤.
The day started damp but again very warm. After a very lazy start and breakfast outside, we ventured to the village of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. A short walk and the cloudy morning made it a pleasant stroll. The big attraction is Chateau Castelnaud, a huge fortress high on the hillside and dominating the area. Our morning coffee was taken at the bottom of the village in the shadow of this striking building.
Built on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Périgord Noir, 9km from Sarlat, Castelnaud Castle offers a magnificent panoramic view over the Dordogne Valley. Built in the 12th century, it is a perfect example of a medieval fortress. Today, the castle houses a large collection of weapons and armour. Along the bastion, the most powerful siege engines from the Middle Ages have been recreated and placed in attack positions.
It was a climb to the Castle itself but worth every step. There was so much to see and the views were spectacular. This picturesquely restored castle, a private property open to the public, houses a much-visited museum of medieval warfare, featuring reconstructions of siege engines, mangonneaux, and trebuchets. The castle is listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
Having climbed, explored, and descended, Sharon popped into the patisserie for a cheeky cake. There were so many to choose from but this ‘Mademoiselle Tonka’, a chocolate laden, caramel delight, was her choice and it went down a treat! 😋
Spent the early evening with Sheila and Dave. Fellow Warwick XL owners. It was nice to meet them and swap ideas on places to visit and changes that could be made to the van! We thought our three weeks in France was an adventure. They are well into six months way. Now in France having been down to Spain and Portugal!
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