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Located in the southwest corner of France, Dordogne is known worldwide for its beautiful countryside, mild weather, and medieval villages with ancient castles. Tourists who enjoy cycling consider the Dordogne Valley as one of the nicest places to ride because it provides a lovely combination of natural beauty, with the Dordogne River running right through the Perigord, and of ancient history with many castles and medieval towns like Sarlat, Rocamadour or Bergerac. Dordogne is also home to the Lascaux caves, famous for their prehistoric paintings. Quaint atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes and rich history: there are many reasons why Dordogne also called Perigord should be on any cyclist’s to-do list!
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Dordogne Walking Tour - Lascaux and Prehistoric Caves
Including the world capital of prehistory Les Eyzies, the Vézère River reveals all its wonders from Limeuil to Montignac-Lascaux: prehistoric caves,...
6 Days / 5 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts from March to November
From €
Dordogne : Castles & Caves cycling tour
The Dordogne Department of the Aquitaine Region, in the Black Perigord, and if you can get that, you will be delighted to visit Quercy. Nevermind the...
5 Days / 4 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts any day of the year.
From 1666€
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Dordogne Walking Tour : Bergerac and Sarlat
How to resist to the charm of the Dordogne and Perigord region ! The Perigord is a land of chateaux, bastides, prehistoric sites, medieval fortresses,...
8 Days / 7 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts any day of the year.
From 1752€
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Dordogne Walking Tour - Lascaux and Prehistoric Caves
Including the world capital of prehistory Les Eyzies, the Vézère River reveals all its wonders from Limeuil to Montignac-Lascaux: prehistoric caves,...
6 Days / 5 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts from March to November
From 999€
Bordeaux and Dordogne
Beautiful chateaus, famous wines and terrific food : what more do you need to experience the real France ? This cycling tour starts in Bordeaux and then...
8 Days / 7 Nights
Bordeaux
This tour starts any day of the year.
From 3065€
Best of Dordogne
The Dordogne department of the Aquitaine Region, in the Black Perigord, and if you can get that, you will be delighted to visit Quercy. Nevermind the...
8 Days / 7 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts any day of the year
From 2965€
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Dordogne & Lascaux Cave Tour
This is your chance to visit the world famous Lascaux Cave, located at the heart of the Dordogne Region! This cycling tour takes you from Bergerac, a...
8 Days / 7 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts any day of the year
From 2110€
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Dordogne and Sarlat Multisport - 6 nights
The Dordogne Department of the Aquitaine Region, in the Black Perigord, and if you can get that, you will be delighted to visit Quercy. Nevermind the...
7 Days / 6 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts any day of the year
From 2033€
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Dordogne and Sarlat Multisport - 4 nights
The Dordogne Department of the Aquitaine Region, in the Black Perigord, and if you can get that, you will be delighted to visit the Quercy. Nevermind...
5 Days / 4 Nights
Dordogne
This tour starts any day of the year
From 1690€
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REASONS TO DISCOVER DORDOGNE
The Dordogne region boasts hundreds of caves, many of which are open to the public for visits. The two types of commonly found caves in this area are those that are known for their prehistoric paintings and those that are sought out for the incredible rock formations they contain. Some of our cycling tours will take you to the Lascaux Caves in particular – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located near the village of Montignac, these caves are famous for their numerous prehistoric paintings of animals.
Visitors in Dordogne certainly have their pick of castles to explore, however two in particular stand out from the rest. The Château de Beynac is the best-preserved castle in the region. Erected in the Middle Ages, this amazing structure is perched high atop a limestone cliff above the Dordogne River. The Château de Castelnaud in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is also incredible. This medieval fortress overlooks the Dordogne Valley.
It is one of the largest towns in the region and is located on the north bank of the Dordogne River, in what is referred to as the Purple Perigord. Take some time to explore the “old town” with its quaint boutiques and fine dining. There are also beautiful old mansions and museums to visit. La Maison des Vins, for example – is the headquarters of the Council of Wine makers of the Bergerac region. The Tobacco Museum is unique in France and housed in a 17th-century house on the street of l’Ancien-Pont. It has an impressive collection of pipes and tools to illustrate the history of tobacco. The city of Bergerac can be visited on most of our Dordogne cycling tours.
The town of Sarlat, capital of the Black Perigord, is centrally located and is perhaps the most famous town in the Dordogne region. With brilliant architecture and cozy little streets perfect for a leisurely bike ride, visitors will quickly learn why so many people choose this town as their travel destination. Don’t miss the Saint Sacerdos Medieval Cathedral, or the Maison de la Boétie, birthplace of Etienne de la Boetie (in 1530), now used for summer exhibitions. Sarlat also hosts the Sarlat Theatre Festival in the summer and a Film Festival in November. The town is in all our Dordogne cycling tours.
Rocamadour is probably the most picturesque village in the Dordogne Valley. You will be awestruck by the impossible construction of this historic town on the side of a cliff. The buildings of Rocamadour (from ròca, cliff, and Saint Amador) rise up the side of a cliff on the right bank of the Alzou River – a tributary to the Dordogne River. Flights of steps ascend from the lower town to the pilgrimage churches. Rocamadour is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dordogne is made up of many small villages, each with their own unique charm. Among others, our tours will bring you to:
Perigord is famous for its cuisine and a meal in an “auberge de campagne”, local restaurant, is worth the visit! It is the goose grease used in most dishes that gives such a particular taste to the Perigord gastronomy. Among the most famous dishes, we find the Duck confit (confit de Canard) and the Magret de canard – breast from a specific breed of duck. And for a true experience, try the foie gras – a delicacy made from goose or duck liver!
The Black Perigord is famous for its truffles. Truffles are a very specific type of edible mushrooms. They are quite difficult to find and therefore can be very expensive.
Dordogne also has delicious red wines from Bergerac, and the sweet Monbazillac – a white wine produced along the banks of the Dordogne River.
A legend pretends that when God distributed his castles, he started by the Loire Valley. Leaving the area, his bag burst over the Dordogne River and the Perigord region will be eternally thankful for his clumsiness!
Dordogne is known as the ‘cradle of mankind’ because of the numerous prehistoric sites, which have been found in the area.
During Roman Times, the province of Aquitania extended almost as far north as the Loire River. Later on, the area became an English possession when Eleanor of Aquitaine, daughter of the last duke of Aquitaine married to the throne of England’s heir in 1152. It remained English until the 15th century and the end of the Hundred Year’s War when it was then annexed by France.
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