{"id":8031,"date":"2021-03-01T13:10:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T12:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/produit\/immersion-in-the-perigord-by-guide-sud\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:23:08","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T09:23:08","slug":"immersion-in-the-perigord-by-guide-sud","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/en\/produit\/immersion-in-the-perigord-by-guide-sud\/","title":{"rendered":"Immersion in the Perigord by Guide Sud"},"content":{"rendered":"

Immersion in the P\u00e9rigord by Guide Sud<\/strong><\/h3>\n

contact :\u00a0sabine@guidesud.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dordogne benefits from a very temperate climate which will make your stays pleasant in all seasons.
\nHere are more than 1000 castles, manors and manor houses in the Dordogne, most of which are located along the valleys of the Dordogne, V\u00e9z\u00e8re, Isle and Dordogne rivers.
\nGastronomy is one of the pillars of the P\u00e9rigourdine life, each village or bastide of the P\u00e9rigord has its fat, truffle or cep markets (in season) without forgetting the International Gourmet Book Fair which takes place in P\u00e9rigueux every 2 years!
\nTruffle festival and culinary academy of foie gras and truffles in Sarlat: in January (over a weekend)
\nWalnut festival in Sarlat : in February
\nSarlat Fest’Oie : beginning of March (over a weekend)
\n“The Truffle of Perigueux” in July and August in Perigueux
\nGastronomy Days : end of September (over a weekend)<\/p>\n

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Your programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on 2 people sharing (price from)<\/p>\n

Day 1 Arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to your hotel from Brive-la-Gaillarde airport (departure from Paris)or P\u00e9rigueux train station.<\/p>\n

Installation at the hotel.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night.<\/p>\n

Day 2 Sarlat la Caneda and sailing on the Dordogne River<\/strong><\/p>\n

Departure to Sarlat la Can\u00e9da and guided visit of the town, its narrow streets of the Middle Ages, its large sunny squares, lively on market days …<\/p>\n

Lunch at La Roque Gageac.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, navigation in Gabarre on the Dordogne river starting from La Roque Gageac. During 1 hour, discovery of superb viewpoints over the valley.<\/p>\n

After the cruise, your guide will make you discover the village.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night.<\/p>\n

Day 3 Lascaux and Montignac<\/strong><\/p>\n

Departure in the morning in the direction of the Lascaux II cave. During the guided tour, discover replicas of polychrome paintings executed nearly 17,000 years ago.<\/p>\n

Lunch in the village of Montignac<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, discover the village at the entrance to the Vall\u00e9e V\u00e9z\u00e8re. The walk continues through the medieval streets lined with houses on stilts or half-timbered houses, past a wash-house or a fountain… Return to La Roque Gageac via the V\u00e9z\u00e8re valley.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night.<\/p>\n

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Day 4 Cahors – Saint Cirq Lapopie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning guided tour of the historic centre of Cahors. Discover heritage treasures from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, not forgetting the famous Valentr\u00e9 Bridge.<\/p>\n

Lunch in Cahors.<\/p>\n

Departure to the village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, one of the major sites of the Lot valley. The medieval village has many historical monuments. Visit and free time in the town.\u00a0 Visit of the Dol St Gery estate and tasting of Cahors wines.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night.<\/p>\n

Day 5 Markets and truffles<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the morning, departure for the Sarlat Market. At the traditional open-air market of Sarlat, succumb to local products throughout the year in an exceptional setting!<\/p>\n

Lunch in a truffle farm restaurant and then visit of the truffle field.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night.<\/p>\n

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Day 6 – Martel and train ride in the valley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning departure for Martel and boarding on the steam train from the upper Quercy. A 13 km round trip, more than 80 metres high on a ledge, to discover the Dordogne Valley and its admirable panoramas.<\/p>\n

Lunch in a restaurant in Martel.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, guided visit of the village called “city of the seven towers” during a walk in its narrow streets. Admire the covered square of La Halle, the Raymondie palace or the Saint-Maur church.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night<\/p>\n

Day 7 – Prehistory and troglodytes<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the morning, visit the village of BEYNAC ET CAZENAC. You will discover the narrow stone streets, blond stone houses, its small squares with the charm of the old days and its districts also known as the “barry”.<\/p>\n

Route to Les Eyzies de Tayac, world capital of Prehistory. Visit of the national museum of Prehistory then lunch in Les Eyzies de Tayac.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon, visit of La Roque st Christophe. This real limestone wall, one kilometre long and 80 metres high, has been hollowed out by a hundred or so rock shelters and long aerial terraces. These natural cavities have been occupied by man since prehistoric times and then modified to become a fort and a city from the Middle Ages until the beginning of the Renaissance.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night<\/p>\n

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Day 8 – Rocamadour and the Padirac Abyss<\/strong><\/p>\n

Departure in the morning in the direction of the Gouffre de Padirac, the most famous abyss in Europe. Boat trip on the underground river at a depth of more than 130 metres. Departure for Rocamadour. Lunch in a traditional inn.<\/p>\n

Visit of Rocamadour: clinging to the cliff, this village is a superposition of houses and churches.<\/p>\n

Guided descent on foot to the sanctuaries. The ascent will be by lift.<\/p>\n

Dinner and night<\/p>\n

Day 9 – Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the morning, transfer\u00a0 to Brive-la-Gaillarde airport\u00a0 to Paris or P\u00e9rigueux railway station.<\/p>\n

End of our services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

A castle life with a view on the Dordogne and its majestic forest
\nThe Ch\u00e2teau de la Treyne joined the prestigious Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux association in 1992. It is part of the exclusive collection of the 560 best charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in over 58 countries.<\/p>\n

Since then, we take great care, every day, to ensure that this castle remains true to the spirit of its founders: a residence highly marked by history, resolutely hospitable, welcoming and always resplendent. Converted into a luxury hotel, the Ch\u00e2teau de la Treyne offers the tranquility to which the traveler in search of nature and authenticity aspires.<\/p>\n

The tower overlooks the river so closely that it seems that the castle is floating on its waters. Located between the Lot – nicknamed the Land of Wonders – and the Dordogne – home to more than a thousand castles – the Ch\u00e2teau de la Treyne is an ideal place to stay to discover an exceptional region.<\/p>\n

Terms and conditions :<\/strong><\/p>\n

– The days can be switched according to the availability of the service providers on the date of booking.<\/p>\n

– At the time of booking, a 30% deposit is required. The balance of the stay must be paid 1 month before the start of the trip.<\/p>\n

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The price includes :<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Accommodation in a 4 * hotel, in 1\/2 double room with breakfast and tourist tax included.<\/p>\n

– Driver Guide for the excursion days to and from your hotel according to the description below.<\/p>\n

– The services of a tour guide every day on full days (from 9:00am to 6:30pm).<\/p>\n

– Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the programme<\/p>\n

– Dinners in your hotel restaurant, in a 3-course formula,<\/p>\n

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The price does not include : <\/strong><\/p>\n

– Anything not mentioned in the description.<\/p>\n

– The supplement for a single room<\/p>\n

– Multi-risk insurance Cancellation All Causes and Luggage<\/p>\n

-Trains or plane tickets from Paris and back<\/p>\n

-Lunches and all beverage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Highlights of the itinerary:<\/strong><\/p>\n