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To Sunseeker.

Thanks for your information post on the 17/01/05. It look very interesting.I would like to visit both places. I had not heard about either of them. thank you

Sorry it late but I have not been on line very much.

regards. Artic

Quote: Originally posted by artic on 13/02/2005

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Sorry it late but I have not been on line very much.

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What did you do Artic? Go on a 4/5 week holiday???

If you did - good luck on you mate...

>To Sunseeker.

>Thanks for your information post on the 17/01/05. It look very >interesting.I would like to visit both places. I had not heard >bout either of them. thank you

>Sorry it late but I have not been on line very much.

>regards. Artic

Quote: Originally posted by Doddy on 15/02/2005

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Has anyone traveled from Calais to Dordogne in one go?If so how long did it take you?

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 I've done this trip on numerous occasions, but the only time I have managed it in one go was in '97 when I was solo in my austin healey sprite. Other times when towing or in the M/H I have always had to make an overnight stop.

Good overnight handy campsites at...... Neufchatel En Bray (sth).........St Remy de L'Eglise.........Igoville ( Rouen).

since then the route from Rouen/Orleans has been greatly improved up to Autoroute (A154 ) standards, with further stretches being opened.

Artic, Yes those places I mentioned are a real must .....Other sightseeing spots worth a visit in the Dordogne are Domme, not far from Sarlat & Beynac.......St Cyprien Interesting town has quite nice market.. Nearby a stroll around Berbiguieres, a fine chateau privately owned by an English Lawyer. close to which is a nice campsite La Cro Magnon. but its' 'style' has recently changed  as may it's name, it is a very clean, peaceful site, beautiful views overlooking the river, http://www.eurocampindependent.co.uk/campsite3.asp?sitecode=%22DR82E%22   now a Eurocamp, I think still managed by the previous owners Ed & Liduin...................The Le Cro Magnon Caves are also a must.

Earlier I said Orador was near to Limousin. I should have said Limoges.  D2000-N141-D9

sunseeker_2

Doddy - I did Calais to Sarlat last year in one go.  Arrived at Calais about 0500 CET and set off planning to stop overnight half way there.  Weather and roads so good that I just pushed on and arrived in Sarlat at about 1630 CET.  Looking back it was one hell of a journey and I am not sure I would do it again in one go.  I use the Abbeville Chartres Orleans Limoge route mentioned in an earlier post.  I tow at about 70mph on A roads and between 50 - 60 on N roads.  I stopped every 2 to 2.5 hours for fuel and coffee.  Unless you really like driving and can do long hauls then suggest you break the journey.

Artic If in the Sarlat are check Chateux's Beynac and Castlenaud - both excellent days out.  Also try to visit the Roque St Christopher the cave village. If you don't mind travelling a bit further afield try St Cirq Lapopie and Rocamadour - both spectacular villages that will take your breath away.  In the case of Rocamadour quite literllay after you have climbed the 200 + steps to the church.  Bon voyage.

Bev + John - Wlee sums it up.  Beautiful green countryside with plenty of warm days. In 2004 we went to Sarlat on 10 Aug and returned 3 weeks later.  Most days were sunny with a temperature between 25 and 27C.  You can expect the occaisional thunderstorm usually in the evening - they can be quite spectacular with lightning and loads of noise.  Toward the end of Aug the mornings and evenings can be a bit chilly - you normally wake to a heavy dew however, sun soon burns that off. June might be a bit similar.

The area itself has a huge amount of attractions - too many for us in 3 weeks.  That's why we are going back again this year.  However, this time we are going to Normandy for a couple of days first for the WWII sites before pushing on for Sarlat.

PS in 2003 we went to Cahors area - avg temp 35C!  We "chose" to drive from Le Mans to Cahors on the hottest day in western europe in living memory.  It was 42C and we weren't using the air-con!!!  Absolutely knackering.  The Lot Valley is a lovely area as well and is well worth considering.

Steve

sounds great , just wondered with it being early season for our visit , mid to late June.

cheers for your input .

Hi Steve,

Thanks for all the inforamation I have made lots of notes. Takes me ages to read all these pages. Lol

artic

Hi Bev and jon,

We are also hoping to be in the Dorgone in June, we are hoping to do a bit of touring on the way down not in any rush.

May bump into you  you never know.

artic