Posts Tagged ‘quercy’
Rocamadour
March 13th, 2009 | Comments Off
Rocamadour has attracted visitors for its beautiful setting, its historical monuments and its sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which for centuries has attracted pilgrims from every country, among them kings, bishops, and nobles. The town also gives its name to Rocamadour, a small goat’s milk cheese that was awarded AOC status in 1996. The [...]
Sarlat
March 1st, 2009 | Comments Off
Sarlat the geographical centre of Périgord-Quercy, is by far the most important tourist site in the region Over a million visitors discover or re discover this medieval jewel every year. This town of l0,000 inhabitants today occupies top spot in terms of tourists and culture. Although this is basically a cultural town, industry is also [...]
