Best of Dordogne
This cycling trip will take you through all the best places the Dordogne region has to offer.
You will follow the Dordogne river through places dating back to Prehistory, stopping on your way to visit Rocamadour and the famous underground cave : the “Gouffre de Padirac”.
You will have the chance to stay in Sarlat, a charming medieval town, typical of the Perigord region with its local market and its 14th century ambiance.
Cycling the Dordogne valley also means seeing medieval castles, tasting delicious regional dishes and passing through some of the most beautiful villages of France. All this in one trip!
BIKE INCLUDED
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Level : Active
Trip : Self-guided
Activity : Biking
Dates : Starts any day
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Day : Pre-tour Night
The Hotel de France is located just steps away from the pedestrian streets in the historical city center of Bergerac. The hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, as well as rooms with every modern convenience, private garage, and swimming pool. The hotel staff speaks fluent English and Spanish.
Day : Pre-tour Night
Located in the centre of Bergerac, Le Clos d’Argenson dates back to the 19th century and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. The house includes a fitness room, billiard table and library. B&B Clos d’Argenson has 4 luxury suites in a beautiful and restored town house built in 1865. All its authentic character are kept with high ceilings, original parquet floorings, marble chimneys and a large spiral staircase. Uniquely decorated, all suites offer views of the garden or town, a seating area and flat-screen TV. The en suite bathrooms are complete with a walk in shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is served in the dining room featuring a fireplace or on the terrace overlooking the garden and the pool.
Day : 1
This beautiful 19th Century house offers tranquility and simplicity, far from the sound and the fury, deep in the heart of the Périgord. Exposed beams, extensive grounds, an outdoor pool, bright colours and a terrace overlooking the garden bring together all the ingredients for a relaxing break in this 4 star boutique hotel. In addition, you will discover delicious food showcasing regional produce and cosy rooms, each decorated in a different style. Located just a few kilometres from Bergerac and the famous prehistoric village of Eyzies.
Day : 2
Hotel Dordogne, Les Eyzies en Perigord. 3-star boutique hotel, restaurant, park, pool. At the heart of prehistory.
Day : 3
This graceful property in a quiet area, offers elegant accommodation and modern facilities to make your stay in Sarlat a pleasant one. Located just 2 minutes from Sarlat's historic medieval centre, Le Renoir Hotel offers a warm welcome, French hospitality and pleasant surroundings. You can take a stroll through its cobbled streets and discover a thousand years of architecture. The attractions include walled towns, chateaux, prehistoric caves, Romanesque churches, parks, gardens, quiet streams and of course Perigord's celebrated cuisine.
Day : 4
Just as the gleaming wood of an old country sideboardoffers its own special welcome in any dining room, so the whole atmosphereat Le Pont de l'Ouysse is one of welcoming warmth. And this goes hand in hand with all that is best from the present day - fine cuisine, perfect service, up to date facilities, beautiful surroundings, complete relaxation_ whatever is needed to ensure that guests are enchanted with their stay.At night, the modern swimming pool adds to the magic of the decor. By day, it is a tranquil oasis, set in a ring of trees and with lovely views over the encircling bowl of hills.Nestling in deep green countryside, the hotel is an ideal starting pointfor innumerable gorgeous walks.
Day : 5
Situated in Rocamadour, a delightful village of the Perigord, close to the castle, the Hotel Les Esclargies is a superb property nestled among oak trees, a place where everything is dedicated to well being and relaxation. Boasting a mellow, sensuous ambiance, a lovely terrace and a large outdoor swimming pool, this refined hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing holiday in a green setting far from any city bustle. To blend with its surroundings, most of the stones and woods used in the construction of the hotel reflect the spirit of the location in keeping with tradition and history. The Hotel Les Esclargies has a partnership with the nearby Restaurant Du Chateau, which offers an imaginative cuisine inspired by the colors and flavors of the area.
Day : 6
In the heart of the Perigord Noir only 7km from Sarlat, The Villa Romainecombines the authenticity of its ancient stones with modern comfort. Thisancient Gallo Roman site steeped in history commands an exceptionalpanorama of the Dordogne, unspoiled countryside, cliffs and the forest of the Druids. Tastefully restored, the hotel has 17 large bedrooms two of which aresuite sitting rooms and one bedroom adapted for the physically disabled.All the rooms have views over the surrounding countryside. There is alarge swimming pool with an infinity edge for the use of the hotel clients.
Day : 7
The CLEMENT V could easily be mistaken for one of those village houses which choose to protect their charms behind an unassuming front. Inside, however, you will discover 11th century vaulted cellars and exposed rafters in the attic bedrooms, you will sit by the log fire of the sitting room or have tea by the conservatories lemon trees. With its nooks and crannies, and its twists and turns, Le CLEMENT V retains the feeling of a true family home.The CLEMENT V was recently renovated in keeping with this atmosphere. The prestigious Suite des Consuls with its high ceiling and wide windows overlooking the surrounding countryside could have been the private realm of the head of the family, the colonial bedroom : the den of a prodigal son, always between adventures, the Boudoir : the colourful, light hearted cocoon of a young maiden.All the rooms are very different therefore. But the laid-back atmosphere of idiosyncratic warmth and comfort which pervades the hotel is the same throughout, perhaps simply reflecting the delight of living in this area. It is after all the most beautiful countryside in the world, according to Henry Miller.
Day : Pre-tour Night
Located in the centre of Bergerac, Le Clos d’Argenson dates back to the 19th century and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. The house includes a fitness room, billiard table and library. B&B Clos d’Argenson has 4 luxury suites in a beautiful and restored town house built in 1865. All its authentic character are kept with high ceilings, original parquet floorings, marble chimneys and a large spiral staircase. Uniquely decorated, all suites offer views of the garden or town, a seating area and flat-screen TV. The en suite bathrooms are complete with a walk in shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is served in the dining room featuring a fireplace or on the terrace overlooking the garden and the pool.
Day : 1
Le Vieux Logis was formerly a tobacco farm house and in 1952 the father of the present owner, Monsieur Giraudel, after retiring from his work in Paris, moved to this relaxing region away from all the city hustle, and decided to venture into the hospitality business. Today, his son Bernard, the youngest of all, continues the business. The property is one of great charm and elegance where every room has been tastefully decorated in different antique styles using beautiful fabrics.
Day : 2
Hotel Dordogne, Les Eyzies en Perigord. 3-star boutique hotel, restaurant, park, pool. At the heart of prehistory.
Day : 3
The Hotel de la Madeleine is conveniently located in Sarlat where you can easily access the prehistoric sites, castles, and bastides of Perigord. There is a gastronomic restaurant on site where the chef creates dishes to tempt any palette and all of the guest rooms at the hotel are air conditioned for your comfort.
Day : 4
Overhanging the Dordogne, the castle (XIVth and XVIIth century) combines the authenticity of past, the stamp of comfort and the highest quality standard of a listed site. The French formal garden is surrounded by 120 hectares of forest.Philippe and Stéphanie Gombert handle the art of living to perfection: rich and refined bedrooms, breakfast in the shade of ancient cedars, dinner in the Louis XIII lounge or on the terrace overlooking the river .The Chateau De La Treyne is located on the Dordogne River. It has a tennis court, heated pool and the restaurant is home to Michelin star chef Stephane Andrieux.The hotel offers antique furnished rooms, suites and apartments with air-conditioning, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.The Chateau is situated by a private forest in the Lot countryside of south-central France. The hotel terrace offers panoramic views of the Dordogne valley.The Chateau De La Treyne offers trips to explore the surrounding countryside. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, canoeing and golf nearby.
Day : 5
Situated in Rocamadour, a delightful village of the Perigord, close to the castle, the Hotel Les Esclargies is a superb property nestled among oak trees, a place where everything is dedicated to well being and relaxation. Boasting a mellow, sensuous ambiance, a lovely terrace and a large outdoor swimming pool, this refined hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing holiday in a green setting far from any city bustle. To blend with its surroundings, most of the stones and woods used in the construction of the hotel reflect the spirit of the location in keeping with tradition and history. The Hotel Les Esclargies has a partnership with the nearby Restaurant Du Chateau, which offers an imaginative cuisine inspired by the colors and flavors of the area.
Day : 6
In the heart of the Perigord Noir only 7km from Sarlat, The Villa Romainecombines the authenticity of its ancient stones with modern comfort. Thisancient Gallo Roman site steeped in history commands an exceptionalpanorama of the Dordogne, unspoiled countryside, cliffs and the forest of the Druids. Tastefully restored, the hotel has 17 large bedrooms two of which aresuite sitting rooms and one bedroom adapted for the physically disabled.All the rooms have views over the surrounding countryside. There is alarge swimming pool with an infinity edge for the use of the hotel clients.
Day : 7
The CLEMENT V could easily be mistaken for one of those village houses which choose to protect their charms behind an unassuming front. Inside, however, you will discover 11th century vaulted cellars and exposed rafters in the attic bedrooms, you will sit by the log fire of the sitting room or have tea by the conservatories lemon trees. With its nooks and crannies, and its twists and turns, Le CLEMENT V retains the feeling of a true family home.The CLEMENT V was recently renovated in keeping with this atmosphere. The prestigious Suite des Consuls with its high ceiling and wide windows overlooking the surrounding countryside could have been the private realm of the head of the family, the colonial bedroom : the den of a prodigal son, always between adventures, the Boudoir : the colourful, light hearted cocoon of a young maiden.All the rooms are very different therefore. But the laid-back atmosphere of idiosyncratic warmth and comfort which pervades the hotel is the same throughout, perhaps simply reflecting the delight of living in this area. It is after all the most beautiful countryside in the world, according to Henry Miller.
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Best of Dordogne
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I’m home now and have great memories of the experiences and places where we were. First of all, please know that I truly appreciate all your help with our questions and concerns before the trip even began. I want to mention that your published information suggested that a road bike or an e bike would be most appropriate for The Most Beautiful Villages of France trip. Please know that our average is almost 72 and we never felt that we needed that kind of equipment. Yes, the terrain was challenging at times, but also rewarding. The heat of the few days during the first tour of The Best of Dordogne was indeed a challenge, and we did it. The bikes that you provided were adequate. We felt we had the necessary tools, etc. should we have had a flat, etc. Fortunately, we did not need any of them. I want to mention a few good things as well as some things that needed improvement/changes. The briefing – it was excellent until Jean Paul received a phone call for another bike delivery and really cut our session short. We felt we had a lot of unanswered questions. - The maps each day were fantastic and clearly showed our route. Also, the specific and very detailed route information was GREAT!!! And the GPS was a good back up for the route. In each case, the dinners that were included in our tour were fantastic. My personal favorite of the entire three weeks was the dinner at La Cave. The cycling that day was so scenic, the setting of the hotel was so lovely, and the dinner were simply marvelous. Belves was GREAT!!! We had heard about the three kilometer grade up to Belves, but it was not a problem for us. And, please know that Muriel sends you her hugs. She was so helpful in getting us information about our three day R & R. It was a wonderful trip. The scenery was fantastic and the routes were well planned for cycling. I definitely would return to this area. Thank you !
United States
All was good! We were very happy and had a great trip. All the scheduled dinners and their accommodations were fabulous. The consensus was the accommodations in Rocamadour and Sarlat were subpar compared to the others. Thank you again for your attention and help.