Gourmet Flavours Tour - Dordogne, France
Introduction
West of the Central Massif lies Perigord, a region of lush
valleys dotted with harmonious towns and quaint villages. The
Dordogne and Vezere rivers meander through this tranquil landscape
irrigating beautiful vineyards and old forests that have produced
fine wines and black truffles for centuries.
For those interested in archaeology, it is one of Europe’s most
fascinating regions, having been continuously inhabited by man for
tens of thousands of years. The lovely riverside villages such as
La Roque Gageac, St Leon sur Vezere and Domme are a highlight of
any visit to the region, with wonderful cobblestoned laneways,
imposing castles and dramatic views.
Perigord is also known for its fine food and wine; local dishes
such as succulent duck, wild boar and Fois Gras are specialities of
the region. Our hotels on this week of exploration have been
specially chosen for their character and friendly ambiance and make
a perfect relaxing base for us to reconvene in the evenings and
reminisce about our days discoveries.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 (Sun) Arrive in Les Eyzies.
Day 2 Walk to troglodyte village of La Madeleine.
Return by canoe on tranquil Vezere River (3.5 hours).
Day 3 Walk to 12th century castle at Commarque.
Picnic lunch, walk on to Le Bardenat (5 hours).
Day 4 Visit charming Sergeac on way to pretty
village of St Leon sur Vezere. Visit prehistoric site at La Roque
Saint Christophe (5 hours).
Day 5 Walk to walled village of Domme overlooking
Dordorgne River. Visit La Roque Gageac (4 hours).
Day 6 Wander through meadows to Castelnaud and its
chateau. Riverside picnic; visit Beynac (5 hours).
Day 7 Visit Sarlat's famous market, then explore
this lovely medieval town. Optional trip to Lascaux II.
Day 8 Trip ends in Sarlat after breakfast
(Sun).
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REF: Flavours of the Dordogne PEFD - PE0002
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