The small town of Martel was built on the Upper or Northern Quercy causse to which it has given its name. Known as the town of the seven towers after the medieval towers which dominate the skyline. There is much of interest here including the aforementioned towers. Start at the place des Consuls where there is an 18th Century covered...

This magnificently restored Gothic and Renaissance town is situated deep in the heart of the Périgord Noir in a basin surrounded by wooded hills. Sarlat, officially Sarlat-la-Canéda, has been the location for two Hollywood films, The Duellists and Timeline. However, it is much more than a film set. Sarlat is a busy small town with a Saturday market to die for which...

  Jimmy’s Bar les Îles, located on the Place de la Liberté in Sarlat can’t be missed. The terrace of the  is great spot to people-watch and see much of what is happening in town! It is ideal for coffee or perhaps an ice cream while you chill.  However, to satisfy your appetite after shopping in the market or sightseeing then try a...

The small town of Vayrac is located in the north of Quercy in the valley of the river Dordogne and its main claim to fame is that it is adjacent to the Puy d’Issolud where the Gauls had their fateful clash with the legions of Julius Caesar at the battle of Uxellodunum. A very pleasant town in its own right...