Carennac, A Real Life Fairytale Hidden In the Dordogne, French Road Trip #france #dordogne

Hello and welcome back to our channel! We’re Helen and Andy, and we’re so glad you’ve joined us for this latest leg of our journey. As retirees enjoying life in our campervan, we are currently embarking on a "Grand Loop" around France. Our adventure started in the beautiful Saint-Benoît and has brought us to one of the most enchanting spots in the entire Dordogne valley. In this episode, we are visiting the stunning village of Carennac. Often described as a real-life fairytale, Carennac is a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" and for very good reason. The village is famous for its 11th-century priory, its beautiful Romanesque church, and the perfectly preserved Renaissance houses that line its quiet streets. Wandering through Carennac feels like finding a hidden treasure. The golden stone, the intricate carvings on the doorways, and the peaceful atmosphere along the banks of the Dordogne river make it a highlight of our trip. It is a place that perfectly captures the timeless, magical essence of Rural France. 👉 Join us for more of our wonderful travel adventures and be inspired for your own as we travel through Rural France! #france #roadtrip #vanlife #campervan #carennac #dordogne #retired Our "Grand Loop" Itinerary So Far: Stop 1: Saint-Benoît (The Journey Begins)    • Saint Benoît, France Road Trip, Normandy ...   Stop 2: Brantôme (The Venice of the Perigord)    • Brantome, Just Beautiful, French Road Trip...   Stop 3: Saint-Émilion (Vineyards & Medieval Heritage)    • Breathtaking St Emilion, French Road Trip,...   Stop 4: Bergerac & Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (Riverside Beauty)    • French Road Trip, Bergerac, Exploring The ...   Stop 5: Les Eyzies & Hell's Gorge (Prehistory & Hiking)    • Les Eyzies and Hells Gorge Walk, French Ro...   Stop 6: Camping-Car Park Les Eyzies (Cliffside Stay)    • Camping Car Park Les Eyzies de Taynac Sire...   Stop 7: Beynac-et-Cazenac (A Cliffside Jewel)    • Beynac-et-Cazenac a Beautiful Village Walk...   Stop 8: Camping-Car Park Vézac (The Valley of Castles)    • Camping Car Park Vezac Dordogne La Roque, ...   Stop 9: La Roque-Gageac (Riverside Village Walk)    • La Roque Gageac and a Breathtaking Riversi...   Stop 10: Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (History & Heritage)    • Castelnaud la Chapelle Most Beautiful Vill...   Stop 11: Domme (The Bastide on the Cliff)    • Domme, is this France's Most Beautiful Vil...   Stop 12: Camping La Verte Rive (Riverside Relaxation)    • Camping La Verte Rive, Domme, La Roque Gag...   Stop 13: Aire Camping-Car Domme (Perfectly Placed)    • Aire Camping Car Domme, La Roque Gageac, F...   Stop 14: Collonges-la-Rouge (The Red Village & Hike)    • Collonges la Rouge The Red Village & An Ep...   Stop 15: Aire de Camping-Car Collonges-la-Rouge    • Aire de Camping Car Collonges la Rouge, Fr...   Stop 16: Martel (Towers, Markets & Festivals)    • Martel The City of Seven Towers, Festival ...   Stop 17: Camping-Car Park Martel (A Village Gem)    • Martel Camping Car Park de mon Village, Fr...   Stop 18: Martel Parking Monti (Practical Town Parking)    • Martel Parking Monti Aire Camping Car, Fre...   Stop 19: Carennac (The Fairytale Village) 📍 You Are Here We also post updates on our other socials ↠ Facebook:   / helenandytravel   ↠ Instagram:   / helenandytravel   Enjoyed the music in this video? Download it from Epidemic Sounds : https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... CONTACT: Email: [email protected]