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Itinerary Day 1 Eurostar London/Paris; train to Brive; bus transfer to Beaulieu. 2 Morning in Beaulieu; afternoon canoe to Puybrun. 3 In Puybrun; cycle to Castelnau-Bretenoux. 4 Cycle via Carennac to Vayrac. 5 Visit Rocamadour and Padirac Caves (optional). 6 Drive to medieval Martel; walk to Gluges; canoe to Creysse. 7 Canoe via Meyronne to Lacave; return to Creysse. 8 Bus to Souillac; train and Eurostar to London, via Paris. Please note: transfers across Paris are not included. Accommodation & Meals: 7nts camping at well appointed campsites; 7 breakfasts included. See p83. Swimming: Most campsites have pools see trip dossier for details. Mode of Travel: Bus/Inflatable Canoes/Short Walks/Multi-geared mountain bikes. Comment: No previous canoeing experience necessary on this active camping trip, as training will be given, but you must be quite fit to enjoy the activities. All equipment provided, but bring your own sleeping bag. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader from Beaulieu to Souillac plus support driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16. Minimum Age: 8 years.
France
Dordogne Adventure
8 DAYS CAMPING BOATING, CYCLING & WALKING IN RURAL FRANCE
An active exploration of the Dordogne, as it gently twists through one of the most thrilling landscapes of France. By boat, bike and on foot, we discover mighty châteaux, breathtaking gorges and mysterious caves along the rivers course. The emphasis is on fun and relaxation, with ample opportunity to enjoy the regional delicacies which taste all the better for busy days in the open air! CASTLES & CITADELS
Our first port of call is the ancient walled village of Beaulieu. Exploring its web of narrow streets and historic buildings we appreciate for the first time that this region was at the heart of the ferocious Hundred Years War hence the concentration of forts and castles. We then take to the river and paddle to Puybrun, and from here cycle to the towering fortifications of CastelnauBretenoux, which once garrisoned 1,500 men and 100 horses. The next day a delightful cycle ride along minor backroads
Trying out the tents/Jane Sweeney Relaxing at Castelnau-Bretenoux/Jane Sweeney
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DATES & PRICES IN £
8 Days from London 2008 Sun to Sun Train Adult 25 May-01 Jun 499 27 Jul-03 Aug 499 +01 Aug-08 Aug 499 03 Aug-10 Aug 499 +08 Aug-15 Aug 499 10 Aug-17 Aug 499 +15 Aug-22 Aug 499 17 Aug-24 Aug 499 +22 Aug-29 Aug 499 24 Aug-31 Aug 499 2009 Sun to Sun Train Adult 24 May-31 May 509 26 Jul-02 Aug 509 +31 Jul-07 Aug 509 02 Aug-09 Aug 509 +07 Aug-14 Aug 509 09 Aug-16 Aug 509 +14 Aug-21 Aug 509 16 Aug-23 Aug 509 +21 Aug-28 Aug 509 23 Aug-30 Aug 509 Incl Child* 419 419 419 419 419 419 419 419 419 419 Incl Child* 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429 429
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Land Only Adult Child* 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 349 Land Only Adult Child* 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359 359
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follows the river valley and brings us first to picturesque Carennac and then to our nightstop, Vayrac.
BACKWATERS & BONNE CUISINE
This is the old France of gentle backwaters and in spite of their warring past! the friendliest of people. We are also in one of the gourmet strongholds of France, and planning your next picnic or meal out soon becomes a favourite preoccupation! Black truffle, game and foie gras rule the roost followed closely by the moist clafoutis cake, with sunken cherries. A full day in Vayrac allows time for an optional visit to
To Paris & Eurostar to London
the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour, which clings perilously to the cliff edge, and Padirac, with its sprawling network of caves and underground river.
CANYONS & GORGES
The Dordogne becomes even more dramatic further downriver, as it cuts into canyons and gorges. We make an on-shore excursion to the medieval town of Martel once occupied by the Moors. Also along our trail are the clifftop Belcastel, the lovely town of Creysse and the caverns of Lacave.
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Land Only tour: 8 days - start Beaulieu day 1 (Sun), end Souillac day 8 (Sun) * Aged 8-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. T Teenage departures; age 11 and over. + start Fri/end Fri
Dordogne Adventure Ref FDR
Souillac NatureTrail Martel Gluges
From Brive & Eurostar London/Paris
VAYRAC
D ord o g n e
CREYSSE
Meyronne
BEAULIEU
Historic walled village
Carennac
PUYBRUN LACAVE
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Optional visit to caves
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Padirac Caves Optional visit
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ROCAMADOUR
Optional visit
Chateau de Castelnau-Bretenoux km 0 8
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