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Flavors of the Dordogne (TRPEFD)
8 Day Guided Walk

West of the Massif Central lies a region of lush valleys dotted with dozens of harmonious little towns...

Activities:
Walks & Rambles
History & Culture

Comments:
Joining point – Les Eyzies Station, Day 1, 15.00. Regular train from Paris, via Perigueux.

Included:
Local tourleader, all transfers, 5 walks.

Accommodation 7 nights village hotels.

Meals 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches, 6 dinners.

Not Included: Visa fees. Insurance (compulsory on all trips).
Additional meals. Drinks. Spending of a personal nature, e.g. laundry, souvenirs, phone calls etc.

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West of the Massif Central lies a region of lush valleys dotted with dozens of harmonious little towns and villages. The Dordogne and Vézère rivers meander through this tranquil landscape, irrigating forests that have produced wild mushrooms and rich black truffles for centuries.

We begin in the ancient Vézère Valley, spending four nights at a lovely family-run hotel in the pretty village of Thonac, enjoying fine regional cuisine. Nearby we explore the stunning riverside village of St Leon-sur-Vézère, the historic village of Sergeac and, at La Vermondie, we see the curious leaning tower. Our walk through the prehistoric valley near Castelmerle prepares us for our visit to the cave complex at Lascaux II, where we see the outstanding galleries. Following the GR36 we reach Fanlac, an old Perigord village, where we see traditional pale limestone houses before returning to Thonac for our last night. Mid-week we transfer to Sarlat where we explore the old medieval town before walking south to Vitrac, on the Dordogne River, where our village hotel is noted for its excellent kitchen. A free day allows time to visit nearby La Roque Gageac, or for a relaxing canoe trail along the river, and our final walk takes us up to the celebrated bastide village of Domme. The trip ends in Sarlat.

Itinerary:
Day 1 (Sun) Start Les Eyzies. Transfer to Thonac, France.
Joining point – Les Eyzies Station, Day 1, 15.00. Regular train from Paris, via Perigueux.

Day 2 La Vermondie, St. Leon, Castelmerle, Sergeac (14 kms).

Day 3 Lascaux II (18 kms).

Day 4 Fanlac (16 kms).

Day 5 Transfer to Sarlat. Walk to Vitrac (15 kms).

Day 6 Free day.

Day 7 Domme (14 kms).

Day 8 Transfer to Sarlat where trip ends.