This is a lovely part of France but the heat, which we've been told is “exceptionnale”, is starting to get to us. It’s fine while we’re travelling, thanks to the air-con, but as soon as we stop it’s like a hot blanket smothering us. Nevertheless we’ll persist for the moment but plans are being re-thought. Yep, looks like we've got the weather wrong yet again.
Not far away is the Citadel town of Rocomadour, a town built into the side of a gorge and a place of pilgrimage with seven churches. Being one of the top tourist attractions in France we could not pass it by without a look – Terry was here some years ago with a coachload of kids. It caters well for tourism with plenty of suitable parking, gift shops, restaurants etc. so a walk round was in order. We stopped at L’Hospitalet which overlooks Rocomadour itself and is a decent walk, and climb, away. You will not be surprised to learn that we gave it up before we started, it’s again nearly 40 in the shade so a little shopping then lunch at the van.
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| Rocomadour |
And here we made our decision that this was not enjoyable so we will continue to the coast, albeit still following the Dordogne, but only making an overnight stop. We’ll come back at a cooler time of year.
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| It's that river again |
So continuing along the river, by around 4.30 we’d had enough and espied a campsite (and there are plenty to choose from) by the side of the river at Buisson de Cadouin. A place was found for us and we pitched up and melted yet again. However the temptation was too much and Terry headed for the river for a nice half-hour cool off. Bren of course doesn't swim but we were on a shady pitch so she stayed put.
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| and again |
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