Village Life in Dordogne
Day 1 SARLAT / DORDOGNE VALLEY
In the morning, follow a guided walking tour of historic Sarlat, a rich merchant town of the 18th century. Then drive to the beautiful village of La Roque Gageac and enjoy a boat ride on the Dordogne 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 ABYSS / ROCAMADOUR / EYRIGNAC GARDENS
Set off on an excursion to the Padirac abyss, 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 fortress town 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 ART OF THE CAVES IN THE DORDOGNE
Some 15,000 years B.C. unknown painters created breathtaking cave paintings of which the most extraordinary examples are found in the Dordogne area. During this day enjoy some time in Les Eyzies where one can visit an authentic shelter or the National Prehistory Museum (optional). Continue to Rouffignac Cave that possesses original and authentic paintings. Finally, visit of Lascaux II a perfect reproduction of the original cave.
Day 4 MIGHTY CASTLES AND SMALL VILLAGES OF THE DORDOGNE
In the morning, depart towards the Dordogne valley. Discover and visit the mighty castle of Castelnaud a medieval fortress overlooking the Dordogne River, erected to face its rival, the Château de Beynac. Then off to Belvès, perched on a rocky spur above the Nauze Valley the village boasts 7 bell towers and has miraculously managed to preserve superb relics of its built heritage. Our next stop is Limeuil famous as it is the location where the movie “Chocolat” was filmed. End the day with the visit of the Castle and Gardens of Marqueyssac.
Tour based in Sarlat
SCHEDULED TOUR (2- 7 PASSENGERS): $559per person
Includes: Visits as mentioned, Gabarre boat ride, entrance fees to: Padirac Abyss, Eyrignac gardens, Rouffignac, Pech Merle and Lascaux caves. The services of an English speaking driver guide. All the tours take place on board a comfortable and fully equipped, 7 seated passenger van.
Not Included: Accommodation, entrance fees to monuments, museums or activities other than those mentioned, meals, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
