June 2, 2014: Travel Day - Chamonix to Beynac

We were on the road again today, this time from Chamonix south and west toward Beynac in the Dordogne region of France.  Beynac is a charming medieval town sitting on the Dordogne River with winding cobblestone streets, stone houses and the requisite castle on the hill (Chateau de Beynac). 

We're spending 3 nights in the area and are hoping to see at least one prehistoric cave while here (Dordogne is known for its prehistoric cave art and its world class foie gras). If the weather cooperates, we're also hoping to canoe the Dordogne River and see more medieval towns and castles along its banks. 

Our B&B (La Petit Versailles) is charming and our hosts, the Fleurys very welcoming. Jean Claude made dinner reservations for us at one of the restaurants in town and our dinner there was the highlight of our day. It's going to be a long time before Jerry stops talking about the lemon dessert he had! 

The Dordogne River

Beynac Town and its Church and Castle atop the hill

Jerry's Lemon Dessert - "Canaille"