History and Gastronomy in Dordogne
Hardly any other region in France is as varied as the Dordogne/Périgord. Green valleys, castles and bastides, fortified villages, gently meandering rivers, lush pastures, wine, walnuts, geese for foie gras and the warm southern sun – this is Dordogne! The perfect destination for cycling tour.
Medieval city Sarlat
Picturesque villages & valleys
Caves & Canyons
Rock Painting
Castles
Once at your hotel you can take some time to visit the Benedictine monastery from the 12th century. See the remarkable abbey-church with fine carvings, and a statue of the prophet Isaiah, a masterpiece of the Romanesque art. Overnight stay in a charming hotel.
Your first day of cycling is easy and follows the valley with many possibilities for visits. In Salignac the gardens of Eyrignac and the nice château are definitely worth a visit. Afterwards you continue to Tamniès.
A leisurely ride towards St Genies, a typical village. You will then enter the Vézère valley, famous for its prehistorical past. There are many places to visit along the way, for example Roque-St-Christophe, with its rock shelters. Your todays cycling tour ends In Les Eyzies de Tayac, world prehistoric centre, where you can discover the well-known archaeological wealth and underground caves.
In Les Eyzies you have time to visit the famous caves. You shouldn’t miss a visit at the château of Beynac perched on a clifftop.
The ride from Les Eyzies takes you through Montignac. In Sarlat, nice medieval town and a true jewel of the renaissance and gothic era, you have time to stroll through the city and to enjoy the southern way of life.
You have the possibility to visit the grottos of Cougnac before continuing to the Dordogne Valley where you start to discover many of the local châteaux. You have time to visit the château and fortified village of Domme overlooking the river. La Roque Gageac is an old river port pressed against the cliffside.
While returning to Soulliac along the Dordogne River, you can make a halt at the chateaux of
Veyrignac and Fenelon. Enjoy your last night in this magnificent area.
Departure after breakfast.
7 nights in 3* star hotels
7 nights in 3-Star-hotels
Daily breakfast
Welcome talk
Daily luggage transfer
Route book, maps and information material
GPS Tracks on demand
7/7 Service Hotline
City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.
Possible options :
Rental of helmets, phone holder
Arrival: Daily 01.04. – 31.10.2026
Season A: 01.05.-30.09.
Season B: 01.04.-30.04.& 01.10.-31.10.
Route characteristics: On side routes, flat to hilly terrain.
| By plane: direct flight from PARIS ORLY to AERODROME DE BRIVE-LAROCHE (BVE) (21 km away from Souillac). The nearest international airports are BORDEAUX, TOULOUSE, MARSEILLE
By train: Arrival station: SOUILLAC By car: Parking: Our partner hotel offers a secured parking place for your car during the whole travel period. |
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