Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

We ventured out to the very eastern edge of the Perigord after one last morning of wandering through towns on the Bank of the Lot River on our way to the capital of Perigord Blanc, which is Perigeux. This is yet another medieval town, but on a larger scale and with a bit more wear and tear on display.

The tangle of streets in the centre ville has quite a few stone houses from the 15th and 16th centuries, and you may find yourself getting sidetracked into an arcaded courtyard or staring up at an old turret or wrought-iron balcony. I am easily distracted by architectural details, and this wrought iron window dressing was on display throughout the northern part of the Perigord.

This town has several things to visit, which we missed on our first visit, and looked to be worth a return to for further exploration. It also has a number of well recommended restaurants and a weekly market that is supposed to be something to experience.