La Roque-Gageac - an Dordogne wonder!

La Roque-Gageac, a village listed among the 'Most Beautiful Villages of France, is nestled between the cliff side and the Dordogne River. Its southern exposure provides it with a virtually Mediterranean microclimate. The white and ochre façades of its houses align along the bank of the river. A number of winding lanes lead to the foot of the Cliffside, offering a magnificent view over the river. Halfway up the cliff next to the church, the natural solarium formed by the rock sustains a surprisingly exotic garden of palm trees, banana plants, agaves, fig trees, cacti and bamboos. 
 The best way to discover the village from the river is to embark aboard one of its famous cargo barges called Gabare. These traditional flat-bottomed boats were historically used to transport merchandise along the Dordogne.The trip takes 1 hour and passes some of the most magnificent castles in the area.