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▲▲▲ La Roque-Gageac
Whether you're joyriding or paddling the Dordogne, La Roque-Gageac (lah rohk-gah-
zhahk) is an essential stop—and a strong contender on all the “cutest towns in France”
lists. Called by most simply “La Roque” (“The Rock”), it looks sculpted out of the rock
between the river and the cliffs.
Orientation: At the upstream end of town, you'll find plenty of parking; the TI
(Easter-Sept daily 10:00-12:30 & 13:30-17:00, stays open later in summer, closed off-sea-
son, tel. 05 53 29 17 01); a WC; swings and slides for kids; canoe rental; and pétanque
(boules) courts, which are lively on summer evenings (17:00-21:00). A small market
brightens La Roque-Gageac on Friday mornings in summer. Though busy with day-trip-
pers, the town is tranquil at night.
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Town Overview
Stand along the river near the TI and survey La Roque-Gageac: It's a one-street town
stretching along the river. Cars and strollers compete for the same riverfront space. The
higheststonework(onthefarright)washometothetown'searliestinhabitantsinthe10th
century. High above (about center), 12th-century cave dwellers built a settlement during
theeraofNorman(Viking)riverraids.LongaftertheVikingsweretamed,Frenchsoldiers
used this lofty perch as a barracks while fighting against England in the Hundred Years'
War.
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