A Ramble Through the Dordogne
Guided- 7 Nights/8 Days
West of the Massif Central in France lies a region of lush valleys dotted with little towns and villages.
The Dordogne and Vezere Rivers meander through this tranquil French landscape, irrigating forests that have produced wild mushrooms and rich black truffles for centuries. Paths lead across rolling hills, through woods and flower-filled pastures, past medieval castles perched improbably on the edge of cliffs and gorges and stone-built medieval villages. Cuisine is a feature and the Perigord region is famous for its truffles and foie gras.
Itinerary and Highlights
- Day 1 Arrive Les Eyzies, France.
- Day 2 Walk along the Vezere River to a trogdolyte house in the village of Saint Cirq. Return to Les Eyzieres (5 hrs).
- Day 3 Walk to the 12thC castle at Commarque then to Le Bardenat (6 hrs).
- Day 4 Visit Sergeac enroute to St Leon sur Vezere. Visit prehistoric site at La Roque St Christophe (5-6 hrs).
- Day 5 Walk to bastide village of Domme overlooking the Dordogne Rive (2 hrs). Optional afternoon canoeing.
- Day 6 Walk to Castelnaud and its chateau then visit La Roque Gageac (5 hrs).
- Day 7 Day free in medieval Sarlat. Optional trip to Lascaux II.
- Day 8 Walking holiday ends in Sarlat after breakfast.
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Montignac, France