Splendors of the Dordogne
MULTI DAY TRIPS
SPLENDOURS OF THE DORDOGNE
From April to October
Day 1 SARLAT MARKET GUIDED TOUR / BEYNAC / DOMME / BOAT RIDE
In the morning, follow a guided walking tour of historic Sarlat, a rich merchant town of the 18th century. Famous for its typical market, let your guide introduce you to all the local specialties. Then drive to the beautiful village of La Roque Gageac and enjoy a boat ride on the Dordogne River on board an authentic Gabarre. Then reach the small villages of Beynac and Domme. Walking tour in the villages, free time for personal discovery.
Day 2 PADIRAC CHASM / ROCAMADOUR / EYRIGNAC GARDENS
Set off on an excursion to the Padirac abbys, a natural, 75 metre chasm that shows on the limestone plateau of the "Causse de Gramat" in the Lot, below which, at 103 metres underground, flows a river. Visit and boat ride in the Abyss. Then off to the pilgrimage and medieval village of Rocamadour. Visit the renowned Notre Dame Chapel, part of an extraordinary 13th-century chapel complex perched on a cliff and one of the most dramatic pilgrimage sites in Europe. Finally stop at the Gardens of Eyrignac Manor, which are among the most famous and beautiful in France.
Day 3 LASCAUX II VISIT & THE ART OF THE CAVES IN DORDOGNE
Some 15,000 years B.C. unknown painters created breath taking cave paintings of which the most extraordinary examples are found in the Dordogne area. During this day trip enjoy some time in Les Eyzies and visit the National Prehistory Museum. Continue to Rouffignac Cave that possesses original and authentic drawings.Finally, visit of Lascaux II a perfect reproduction of the original cave.
Day 4 CASTLES OF THE DORDOGNE VALLEY
In the morning, by Carsac-Aillac and Montfort depart along the Dordogne valley. First, visit the mighty castle of Castelnaud a medieval fortress overlooking the Dordogne River, erected to face its rival, the Castle of Beynac. Then visit of the Milandes castle. Built around 1489, it was the main house of the lords of Caumont until 1535. In 1940, the entertainer Josephine Baker rented the château and then bought it in 1947. Finally end the day with the visit of the Castle and Gardens of Marqueyssac: listed as a National Historical Monument it offers more than 6 kilometres of shaded paths, edged with 150 000 hand-pruned hundred year old boxwoods.
Tour based in Sarlat
SCHEDULED TOUR (2-8 passengers): $462 per person
Unavailable in August. Depart every Wednesday and Saturday.
Included: Visits as mentioned, visits in the Chateau’s and entrance fees to the Caves, to Padirac Abyss, Eyrignac gardens and Prehistory museum. English speaking driver guide.
Not Included:Accommodation, entrance fees to monuments, museums or activities other than those mentioned, meals, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
