Domme

By Peter…..

We have been South to Salat on previous visits, but it is only a few kilometres further to get to the mediaeval city of Domme, perched high on a rocky outcrop with commanding views over the Dordogne Valley.

At the top of the main street is the Church – not particularly big, but with this typical (and I thought splendid) tryptych above the Altar.

This picture shows the main Street leading up from the first car park up to the square at the top of the hill.  There are a number of restaurants there, with prices that increase as you get nearer the top of the town and the impressive viewpoints!

And here is one of the most impressive views of all!

One other attraction is a natural cave formation that contains some spectacular stalactites and stalagmites – unfortunately photography was not permitted, but for 8 euros, worth a visit!  The cave exit is below the spot where this photo was taken – a lift brings you up to this observation platform from the cave exit.

There is quite a lot of history associated with Domme, including a Templar Knights connection (Dan Brown fans take note) although we didn’t get into that historical aspect on this visit!