![]() ![]() The picnic area by the banks of the Dordogne river at Castelnaud la Chapelle this morning. The D703 leading from Vitrac Port to Montford is closed. The D53 from Castelnaud la Chapelle to Les Milandes is closed. The D53 between St Cybranet through to Cenac is closed. Our findings were that quite a number of fields are under water and a few roads are closed. We traveled to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle this morning then on to Beynac before returning home through Vitrac Port and Cenac checking out the roads and fields. Sarlat Truffle Festival next Saturday and Sunday, if you are going try the truffle macaroons they are so delicious. If you are interested it is every Wednesday from two untill four at the Salle des Fêtes in Daglan. It was great fun and I am looking forward to session two. ![]() The first craft session was held last Wednesday afternoon in Daglan. It is a pity that the old mill is not operational, it would be great to harness the power of the water. ![]() The fast flowing river over the weir would be great for a canoeist. In keeping with the good news theme the River Céou is higher than I have ever seen it before but nowhere near the top of the banks. The same goes for Castlenaud, the road through Fayrac was closed but no problem at all now. The level of water is high but it is not now over the banks. We checked it out yesterday and you can now drive through. Last week the river Dordogne at La Rogue-Gageac was flooded so the road was closed. But I will stick to the good news for now. Good news the water level is reducing, the not so good news is that more rain is forecast for this week. However, spring is just around the corner, we have new growth in our courtyard and flowers will be bursting through soon.Įvent:- Burns Night- 25th January, where haggis is eaten and whiskey is drunk to honour a brilliant Scottish poet. It does not look too good at the moment with more rain due this afternoon and for the rest of the week. The statue stands in what is usually a very pleasant picnic area which is temporarily a tranquil lake. The terrace of this restaurant was under more than a metre of water.ĭ53 Route Barrie to Fayrac and Milandes and also the D703 to La Roque-Gageac. The trees on the left should be on dry land. The swelling of the Dordogne River was at its peak yesterday morning. Parking Reserved card holders and Residents was an odd sight on a sign in what is left of a camp site in Beynac yesterday. We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine īut seas between us broad have roared since days of long ago. ![]()
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