Rolling hills take you to fortified towns – 13th century bastides, with half timbered houses and wooden market places from the time of the Plantagenet kings. Fruit trees blossom in spring, geese and ducks are fattened for famous regional dishes, crepes, pate de foie gras and confit. Enjoy the delicious local wines as well as vintage Bordeaux.

Our holidaymakers tips:

  • Don't miss the famous pre-historic caves at Les Eyzies, a memorable experience
  • Enjoy mushrooms, sweet chestnuts and succulent Agen prunes in the local cuisine
  • Cycle through rolling countryside dotted with hilltop towns to a delicious evening
  • Buy in the traditional wooden marketplace at St Sardos where the 100 Years War began
  • Don't miss Allemans de Dropt with its 15C frescos in one of the delightful small churches
  • Visit the famous medieval town Sarlat la Caneda, one of the highlights of the Dordogne
  • See the enormous bread oven in the fortified 15C castle at Bonaquil

Checklist: Start 1st April to 30th September; Terrain – grade 2, gentle hills; Distances 25-50km; Temps – 19C-28C; Base hotel pool, family friendly, canoeing, baggage transfer option available.

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