Our first stop was a quick visit to Sarlat, a Gallo- Roman town that became a prosperous city at the end of the VIII century under the reign of Pepin le Bref and Charlemagne when the Benedictines established a monastery there, but our destination was the market.
Our last day in the Périgord was pleasant and hectic.
Our first stop was a quick visit to Sarlat, a Gallo- Roman town that became a prosperous city at the end of the VIII century under the reign of Pepin le Bref and Charlemagne when the Benedictines established a monastery there, but our destination was the market.
A must for food lovers, all year long, depending on the season, you can find foie gras, the famous cepe mushrooms, magret (duck breasts) & confit (conserves of duck or goose), truffles, walnuts, strawberries and countless other delicious local products to tempt the visitor’s taste buds. And we did find foie gras.
Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8:30AM
And Thursday evenings through September 16, 6PM-10PM
Our day had begun in Péchalifour for a truffle hunt, so properly hungry, we sat down at Le Café du Marché/Chez Bernard, directly behind M. Foie Gras for, what else, confit de canard, crisp fries, salade vert, all for 15 euros and a terrific 5 euro verre de Bergerac from Julien de Savignac that we have already purchased in Paris.
10 Place de la Liberté, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda
We had just enough time to visit Le Chateau de Lossse where Jacqueline van der Schuren and her late husband have restored the building and her pride and joy, the gardens.
The medieval fortress overlooks the Vézère river. In 1575 a Renaissance Hall was built within the stronghold. It is enclosed by curtain walls and surrounded by a deep, dry moat. Inside the fine décor and the exceptional period furnishings bear witness to the grand lifestyle of the Marquess of Jean II de Losse. A great soldier, his loyalty to the Crown was the source of his military and social good fortune. He was page to François I, served all the sons of Catherine de Medici and was tutor to Henri IV.
I’ve seen a lot of castles rising in France but the gardens are a delight and if you are lucky enough to find Mme. van de Schuren sur place she might be coaxed into yelling you the story. The poetic charm of this garden consists of scented plants, the sound of running water and of pleasurable sights. Garden seats near the little knot garden invite you to savor it.
Open daily from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m from 1st May to 30th September. Closed on Saturdays except on public holidays weekends.
The guided tour of the Hall : 45 minutes.
Visit of the moat, the exhibitions in the wall towers and the gardens : at leisure.
Free Parking
80% of the tour can be done by handicapped visitors.
A printed version of the tour is available in English also Dutch German Italian Spanish and Russian.
Guided tours in English for groups.
Château de Losse – 24290 THONAC
Tél : +33 5 53 50 80 08
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