How to resist to the charm of the Dordogne and Perigord region! The Perigord is a land of chateaux, bastides, prehistoric sites, medieval fortresses, villages and its markets. There are four different geographic Perigord designations: the White Perigord, the Purple Perigord, the Green Perigord and the Black Perigord. This walking tour will take you in the Black Perigord. The Black Perigord overlooks the valleys of the Vezere and the Dordogne. This limestone plateau, delimited to the West by the valley of the Vezere and to the South, by the valley of the Dordogne, is covered by forests of chestnut trees, pines and Holm oaks, which give it a dark colour and its name "Black Perigord". This is the world capital of the pre-history with opportunities to visit some of the famous grottos, a country of hundreds of chateaux and high place of the French gastronomy, also known as the country of the “Good, Rich, and Unforgettable meals”! Of course, the excellent and welcoming accommodations on this trip will provide a real taste of the region, and give you the comfort a day of walking deserves! From the “foie gras” to the duck specialties, or the meals with truffles to the Bergerac wine; the “Produits du Terroir” are the part of the Perigord culture.		I saw a part of France as it was hundreds of years ago. With all the poppies and irises in bloom, the birds singing, the beautiful Cher River and partaking in the exquisite food and wine, I was able to get in touch with myself as never before. I have been crying ever since I returned. The French lifestyle is one I should be leading. As a matter of fact, we all should have this lifestyle. Now I fully understand the "French Paradox". Please send me back!!! - L. Tongue

Day 1: Arrival at MONTIGNAC Suggested arrival is by train to Brive la Gaillard followed by transfer to Montignac, a, lovely town alongside the Vezere river. You can visit the castle, a former haunt of the Counts of Perigord. From its perch on its rocky spur, the castle oversees the town nestling below. Montignac is home to the masterpiece of prehistory; the Caves of Lascaux, whose facsimile opened in 1983. Lodging in 3 star hotel with pool, and dinner included. (D)

DAY 2: The Dordogne Valley- 15 km or 24 km

MONTIGNAC -THONAC via the prehistoric Lascaux caves (15 km) or St Amand de Coly (24 km). We offer you two itineraries via the unique and well-known prehistoric Lascaux caves or through the small St Amand de Coly village with it fortified church. Then you’ll go past the chateau de la Grande Filolie before reaching Thonac and the Vezere river. Back to Montignac by taxi. Same hotel. (B,D)

DAY 3: To Les Eyzies - 21 km

Transfer by taxi from Thonac to St Leon and its beautiful Romanesque church! You’ll walk through the Vezere valley or on the heights via the Peyzac le Moustier village, La Roque St Christophe, imposing cliffs with caves inhabited in prehistoric times and the Middle-Ages. At Les Eyzies de Tayac, world prehistoric time center, discover the well-known archaeological wealth and underground caves. Dinner and night in Eyzies 2 star hotel. (B,D)

DAY 4: Les Eyzies-Beynac - 22 km

After leaving Les Eyzies, you’ll walk through the oaks, chestnut trees and maritime pines forest to reach the banks of the Dordogne river at last and walk alongside to Beynac, formidable fortified town with the castle overlooking the river and the old village perched on the hillside. 2 star hotel. (B,D)

DAY 5: Beynac to Vitrac- 19 km

You’ll have to climb up to the castle through the “Caminal del Penieraires”, paved sloped street lined with beautiful small old houses. Then, you’ll walk down to the Dordogne banks cross the river towards Castelnaud. This castle was built on a rocky spur. It affords a magnificent panoramic view of the Dordogne valley –museum of Medievial Warfare. Then on to Domme, a fortified city built on the top of a steep cliff, and then down to Vitrac. 2 star hotel. (B,D)

DAY 6: Vitrac-Sarlat.- 17 km

From Vitrac, you’ll walk to the Montfort village and its fortified castle standing in a grandiose setting, highly-coveted during centuries. You then leave the Dordogne valley to go through the country to Sarlat, via the typical Malevergne village and the Hermier chateau. 3 star hotel. (B,D)

DAY 7: Sarlat, the Medieval- visit this charming town

Discovery of Sarlat, the capital of the Black Perigord. Visit of the medieval city with magnificent houses from the XIII to XVII century. Stay at same hotel. (market day is Saturday) (B)

DAY 8: Departure after breakfast

The trip includes: 4 nights in 3 Star Hotel, 3 nights in 2 Star Hotel, 6 dinners included, all breakfast, luggage transfers from hotels to hotels, arrival transfer from Brive to Montignac, road book: maps, directions, and tourist sites information, technical assistance: During all your tour in case of emergency. Transfers from the hotel to the walking trail where noted. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more.

Additional Night Sarlat: $TBA/person B&B;

Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.