9 days tour

Dordogne River Walk

Dordogne River Walk

This tour includes:

Transport

Your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel for you. Transfers will be in a taxi or minibus. On Day 6 there is a transfer to Roufillac. Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Souillac train station at 16:30 Mon-Thurs & Sat, 15:18 Fri and 18:34 Sun and back to Souillac train station at 10:30 Mon-Sat & 07:30 Sun. Alternative transfersIf you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these for you (there may be an additional charge)

Meals

The Dordogne has a rich cuisine based on โ€™produits du terroirโ€™ (locally grown produce). A typical first course would be โ€™tourainโ€™, an onion and garlic soup cooked in a broth with duck or goose fat, and ladled over slices of country bread and cheese. Patรฉ, often duck or goose, is equally popular, as is foie gras. Main course specialities also include duck and goose, often served in light cream sauces and, in the autumn, fresh cepes. Duck or goose fat is also used for the accompanying pommes de terre sarladaises - slices of potato sauteed in goose fat, with garlic, parsley and wild mushrooms. Traditional desserts include tarte aux noix, and flognarde, a type of flan with fruit and liqueur. A local cheese that is worth tasting is Bleu des Causses, similar to Roquefort, as well as Rocamadour goatโ€™s cheese. There are also some fantastic wines that come from the local area and a little further afield in Bordeaux that will accompany your meals perfectly.

Accommodation

You will stay in characterful 3 & 4 star hotels throughout, including a grand country manor set in its own private parkland, two beautifully preserved chateaux and a traditional family-run auberge. All hotels have private swimming pools.

Others

Route directions and maps

Not included:

Guide

Guide is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

โ€” Visas and vaccinations โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single supplements

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Dordogne River Walk

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Rocamadour (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Rocamadour (Breakfast)

      Arrive in Rocamadour, home to one of Franceโ€™s most venerated sites and a place of pilgrimage for thousands of years. Your hotel - with private pool - is nestled in parkland and is a haven of tranquillity. You stay at Hotel Les Esclargies (breakfast included)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Rocamadour To Meyronne (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rocamadour To Meyronne (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Before leaving Rocamadour, explore this UNESCO village that clings prettily to the cliffside. Discover its ancient chapels and medieval sanctuary, then set off for Meyronne via the Grottes de Lacave. Stay the night in a beautifully converted 11th century chateau hotel. (Staying at Hotel de la Terrasse)

  • Day 3 Day 3: At Meyronne (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: At Meyronne (Breakfast,Dinner)

      You have lots of choices today. Either relax by the hotel pool or walk south of the river to Rocher Sainte-Marie and the Grottes de Lacave. If you prefer, head to the town of Rocamadour, home to the shrine of the Black Madonna and one of Franceโ€™s most venerated religious sites. Alternatively, travel by taxi to the Gouffre de Padirac, an enormous chasm where you descend into an underground cave system that you then explore by boat along the subterranean stream. (Staying at Hotel de la Terrasse)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Meyronne To Souillac (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Meyronne To Souillac (Breakfast)

      Leave Meyronne following the rewarding path along the Roc de Monges with spectacular panoramic views along the river and buzzards and kites soaring overhead. Take the GR6 path through sleepy hamlets and lush farmland, rejoining the river at Chateau de la Treyne before continuing on to the atmospheric small town of Souillac. (Staying at La Vielle Auberge)

  • Day 5 Day 5: At Souillac (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: At Souillac (Breakfast)

      Wander around this delightful town or visit the Musee de lโ€™Automate, which holds the largest collection of mechanical toys and dolls in France. Alternatively, walk to La Durantie for more stunning views along the Dordogne Valley. (Staying at La Vielle Auberge)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Souillac To Carsac (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Souillac To Carsac (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Take a transfer to Roufillac then head along the south bank of the Dordogne River into the heart of the Perigord Nord. You can also take a short detour to visit Chateau de Fenelon en route to Carsac. (Staying at La Villa Romaine)

  • Day 7 Day 7: At Carsac (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: At Carsac (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Walk along the disused railway line that is now a โ€™voie verteโ€™ into Sarlat and explore this mediaeval town, the capital of the Perigord Noir. Wander the warren of old lanes and charming courtyards with their Renaissance facades and richly ornamented buildings, now protected by law. (Staying at La Villa Romaine)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Carsac To Saint-Vincent-De-Cosse (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Carsac To Saint-Vincent-De-Cosse (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Todayโ€™s wonderful day of walking takes you along one of the historically interesting sections of the Dordogne River. Pass stone bories (dry stone huts) and small country hamlets as you walk between Chateau de Montfort, Vitrac port and La Roque-Gageac, with incredible views. With the fortifications of Castelnau just across the river from you, stroll into the incredible towering stronghold of Beynac with its quaint cobbled lanes, once besieged by Richard the Lionheart. Take a short but steep detour up to the Chateau de Beynac - perhaps enjoy a refreshing drink on a cafe terrace, with stunning views over the river) then continue through the serene countryside to your hotel. (Staying at the Domaine de Monrecour Chateau Hotel, Half Board)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Leave Saint-Vincent-De-Cosse (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Leave Saint-Vincent-De-Cosse (Breakfast)

      LEAVE SAINT-VINCENT-DE-COSSE

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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