La Roque St. Christophe — Attraction in Sarlat-la-Canéda

Second attempt at visiting (previous day the road closed was closed due to The Tour De France) as with most out of city France, the parking was free and ample, with the added benefit of being shaded by the trees, another glorious day with temperatures in the 30s. Access is via a ramp to the shop with a small but steady stream of people. There is a guided tour but this was in French which I am ashamed to say I do not have a full grasp of yet. Along the 1 KM shelf there are various display boards (the English version is on the rear) explaining what you were seeing and where you were. The surface was rough and uneven (created thousands of years ago) and unsuitable for wheelchair users although there were some people on crutches that managed the sections without stairs. The whole attraction does leave you in awe of what our ancestors managed to do here and is well worth a visit, but a word of warning, look out for the tiny Caterpillars in July, they are everywhere, hanging from their treads and something akin to walking face first into a spiders web.........but with the added splat of caterpillar when you wipe them from you...

Well worth a visit to this important historical site. Free car park with motorhome parking. Narrow road to the car park which should be approached with care as large protruding rock faces. Toilet and cafeteria. Steep climb up to the entrance by uneven steps or via a less but still fairly steep path. Entrance fee for adults and children. You need to be able to climb steep steps up through the various levels of the ancient city but the views when you do are great. A virtual reconstruction of the site on screen provides a fantastic glimpse of how the city would have looked when it was functioning as a port. Leaflets with English help you understand and navigate the various rooms and their uses. Small children will need careful...

The problem with visiting the Vezere Valley in France is that you are overwhelmed with historical sites to visit, from prehistoric to more recent times.

One that should always make your shortlist is La Roque Saint Christophe. A magnificent site, with great interpretation, the scale is massive.

It is easy to find and to make your way around. The ground is a bit uneven, so good walking shoes help. But otherwise no special preparation needed.

The signage caters for English speakers and the entrance fees are reasonable.

How people lived on these high ledges and built their houses and village there is something one must see.

An added bonus are the spectacular views over the Vezere river valley from the...