Sep 4, 2012 - Visit to Rocamadour

Leaving Domme was a bit sad, as the towns we'd had seen were all incredibly beautiful, and both of us wish we could have spent more time there. In terms of how pretty the area was, I thought that it was nicer than the Loire Valley, and it didn't have all the pretentiousness of that area. Alas, we had booked to stay in Toulouse for a couple of nights, with tonight being the first of those two, and the room was quite pricey. We couldn't waste that accommodation. The countryside between Domme and Rocamadour is quite beautiful and quite...

Jun 17, 2008 - Rocamadour via Millau

As expected, it was with a tinge of sadness that we left St Cannat. Shaun and Heidi have been outstandingly gracious hosts and we have been able to relax to a degree that is not possible in hotel rooms. Our new suitcases proved up to the challenge and the car was soon loaded and ready for departure – on the road at 9.55am. Having a fairly long driving day ahead, we travelled by toll roads – not so much scenery, but a much quicker journey. We stopped at a roadside café complex around midday for a bite and a coffee, and then continued for...