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What's it like to explore France on your own? In A Solo Traveler's Experience in Southwest France, host Annie Sargent chats with Dawn Fairchild, a seasoned traveler from Los Angeles who set out on a two-week solo adventure through the stunning regions of the Lot, Dordogne, and Toulouse. Get the podcast ad-free Dawn shares her honest impressions, travel tips, and favorite moments—from learning French in a relaxed immersion program near Cahors to wandering the medieval streets of Sarlat. She talks about her visit to the painted cave at Pech Merle, wine tasting in Cahors, the markets of Toulouse, and unexpected joys like stumbling into a vide-grenier in Montignac. Annie and Dawn discuss beautiful châteaux like Beynac and Milandes, Josephine Baker's legacy, and how Southwest France is a treasure trove of history, food, and natural beauty. Whether you're dreaming about Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, want to explore Toulouse's vibrant markets, or plan to visit the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, this episode is packed with useful details and inspiration. Annie and Dawn also reflect on the joys and challenges of solo travel, including navigating language and culture with confidence. Subscribe to Join Us in France for more conversations like this—real stories from travelers who dive deep into French life, culture, and history. New episodes drop every week. Let's look around France together! Table of Contents for this Episode Introduction and Trip Overview Today on the podcast — Podcast supporters — The Magazine segment — Annie and Dawn Fairchild about the Southwest — When did this trip take place? First Impressions of Southwest France — Immersion Program Experience — Exploring the Lot Department and Painted Caves — Wine tasting in Cahors — Discovering Sarlat and Surroundings — Losse Chateau and Garden — Montignac — Highlights of the Dordogne — Chateau des Milandes and Josephine Baker's Legacy — Chateau de Beynac — Boat and Hot Air Ballon Tours in Beygnac — Exploring the Dordogne: Chateaus, Rivers, and Prehistoric Caves — Falling in Love with Toulouse: A City of Charm and Joy — The Allure of the Toulouse Accent and Local Life — A Delightful Stay in Les Carmes: Le Clos des Salins — Toulouse Markets and Culinary Adventures: Take Elyse's VoiceMap tour of Toulouse! — Museums and Historical Sites in Toulouse — Bordeaux: Historic Center and Cité du Vin Museum — Political Conversations and Market Experiences — New Things Learned in the Trip — Travel Challenges and Personal Growth — Reflections on the Trip and Future Plans — Thank you Patrons! — Podcast Listeners Discount — Itinerary Consultations with Annie — Hidden messages in the obelisk at Place de la Concorde. — Next week on the podcast — Copyright — More episodes about the southwest of France

This week we travel to the beautiful Dordogne region of France. Also, a report on the country's disturbing penchant for violent protest.

Im Tal der Dordogne besuchen wir die Burganlage von Beynac. Unsere Szene spielt zur Zeit des 100-jährigen Krieges und unsere Helden sind französische Spione, die gegen die Engländer einen Plan aushecken.

Découvrez avec moi le château de Beynac dans le Périgord. Une forteresse médiévale remarquable qui surplombe la vallée de la Dordogne.

Scott and his fiancé Grant spent 6 wonderful days in the Dordogne and Aveyron, two neighboring areas in Occitanie in the southwest of France. And since that's home for me, it's a pleasure to report that they had a great time! Best Places in the Dordogne and Aveyron They visited Sarlat, La Roque Gageac, Beynac, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Belcastel, Najac, Toulouse and Carcassone so those were busy days and well planned-out days. They have great accommodations and restaurant recommendations too! In the episode we don't talk about Toulouse and Carcassonne because we ran out of time, but check out Scott's Guest Notes for information on those. Scott has been in France several times and loves lots of things about it  including food, wine, and French culture. Accommodations Recommendations They like to stay in one place for 2 or 3 nights and will pick either hotel or rental depending on what the area has to offer. These are the gems they found on this trip: Airbnb in Sarlat (Dordogne) Chateau de Belecastel (Aveyron) Airbnb in Najac (Aveyron) Restaurant Recommendations They only made a brief stop in Bordeaux but managed to find a great restaurant: La Tupina. This is a restaurant with a country feel and an open fire in the middle of it and they serve great local specialties. In Belcastel they really enjoyed the Restaurant du Vieux Pont. It's worth making a reservation to eat at this one-star restaurant because the other food option in Belcastel is a little touristy restaurant Annie tried that was nothing to write home about! About Renting a Car in France Don't let the car rental agency upgrade you to a bigger car, it won't fit anywhere! And also, don't follow Google Maps too closely. If it's taking you on a dirt road, don't go there unless you've been warned that the entrance gate is on a dirt road. You've got to hear what happened when they asked Google Maps to drive them to a parking lot in Belcastel! That starts at [34:27] And you also need to listen to that part because Belcastel is truly one of the most memorable scenic villages in France! Email | Annie's Voicemap Paris Tours | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter #joinusinfrance #Sarlat #sarlatfrance #SarlatlaCaneda #belcastel #travel #podcast #occitanie

Im Tal der Dordogne besuchen wir die Burganlage von Beynac. Unsere Szene spielt zur Zeit des 100-jährigen Krieges und unsere Helden sind französische Spione, die gegen die Engländer einen Plan aushecken.

Erik and I talk about our trip so far. We are podcasting from Beynac-et-Cazenac on the Dordogne today and have been to Avignon, Carcassonne, and Albi so far. Check out my blog at http://kelownagurl.com and Instagram for photos and more info!

In this episode we take you to the Dordogne area for the first time. The Dordogne in South Western France is a visitor's happy place: Sarlat, the caves of Lascaux, the Medieval Castle of Beynac, it's a fairy tale come true! No wonder if many people's favorite area of France outside of Paris! Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. The post Sarlat, Lascaux and More in the Dordogne, Episode 46 appeared first on The Join Us in France Travel Podcast.

The feudal village of Beynac is a perfectly preserved medieval village, with the Dordogne River at its doorstep. In villages like this, there's nothing to really "tour." It's just plain pretty. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

The feudal village of Beynac is a perfectly preserved medieval village, with the Dordogne River at its doorstep. In villages like this, there's nothing to really "tour." It's just plain pretty. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.