We spent Friday with K & M visiting various villages situated on or near the river in the Lot Valley.
First stop was Prayssac where the Friday farmer’s market was in full swing.
We were lucky today in finding another hollyhock plant and a foxglove of a good size for “Le Petit Gite’s” garden. We are certain to see the flowers on these plants.
Not too many photos of the market...here's a Lavender vendor.
Next stop was Puy-l’Eveque a village situated on the river. The tourism flyer states it’s "Well worth the Detour ! "
Where did the name come from? “Puy derives from the latin word “podium: meaning a hill or a promontory.
The village was incorporated into the territory ruled by the bishop of Cahors at the end of the Albigensian Crusade (1227).
Today it is a quiet village. The best viewpoint of the old quarter is on the far side of the river (left bank). We viewed the river from both sides…high above from the
Main Square where the Town Hall is located and from the left bank below.
Main Square where the Town Hall is located and from the left bank below.
From here, we travelled thru wine country onto our next destination of Belaye, a very small commune situated high above the Lot River
We strolled thru the lanes of the commune, with many photo ops for our Canadian visitors and viewed the ruined structure.
Our last stop was back in Prayssac, at our French Connection friends for refreshments and a quick visit before heading back to Gourdon.
Here is their tree which has had a massive haircut in December 2011. By August it will be fully leafed out.
Standing amidst the vines & dandelions, in the field next to our French friends.
Stay tuned for more from Don't miss a Market Day at Sarlat, Sunday in Beynac & tour of Chateau des Milandes (former residence of Josephine Baker).
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