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St Leon sur Vézère La Madeleine
Le Bardenat Les Eyzies Beynac Sarlat-la-Caneda Domme La Roque Gageac
Flavours of the Dordogne
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GRAdE MOdERATE WALK Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, transport and sightseeing. Accommodation 4 nights comfortable hotel, 3 nights Feature stay. Meals 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners. Group size Minimum 6, maximum 15. Trip code PEFd. Trip dates starts Les Eyzies, finishes sarlat 2008 2009
Start 27 apr 18 May 08 Jun 31 aug 21 sep Finish 04 May 25 May 15 Jun 07 sep 28 sep Start 26 apr 17 May 07 Jun Finish 03 May 24 May 14 Jun
Flavours of the Dordogne 8 Days
West of the Central Massif lies Perigord, a region of lush valleys dotted with castles and quaint villages. The Dordogne and Vézère rivers wind 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 Europes most fascinating regions, having been continuously inhabited by humans for tens of thousands of years. The lovely riverside villages of La roque Gageac, St Leon sur Vézère and Domme are a highlight, 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 base for our week of discoveries.
An enticing mixture of charming villages, meandering rivers, fascinating prehistoric sites and sumptuous cuisine
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day 1 day 2 day 3 day 4 (sun) arrive in Les Eyzies. Walk to troglodyte village of La Madeleine. Return by canoe on tranquil Vézère River (3.5 hours). Walk to 12th-century castle at Commarque. Picnic lunch, walk on to Le Bardenat (5 hours). Visit charming Sergeac on way to pretty village of St Leon sur Vézère. visit prehistoric site at La Roque saint Christophe (5 hours). Walk to walled village of domme overlooking dordorgne River. visit La Roque Gageac (4 hours). Wander through meadows to Castelnaud and its chateau. Riverside picnic; visit Beynac (5 hours). visit Sarlats famous market, then explore this lovely medieval town. optional trip to Lascaux II. Trip ends in sarlat after breakfast (sun).
Price from Les Eyzies optional carbon offset payment:
£1040 £2
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download detailed Trip notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pefd
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Secrets of Provence 8 Days
This cycling journey through the heart of Provence allows us to experience la belle vie that wonderful French pace of life
A region loved for its natural beauty, towns filled with history, art, gastronomy, wine and traditions bienvenue en Provence! We leave the main roads behind and discover olive groves, vineyards and awe-inspiring landscapes on this scenic cycling adventure. We peddle our way through uzès, a town of lofty towers and narrow streets, and picnic at the base of the 1st-century roman Pont du Gard. In the Alpilles we explore Saint-remy and LesBaux-de-Provence, spectacularly set atop a rocky outcrop and crowned with a ruined castle. We have a base in Arles and explore its Gallo-roman treasures and sample the ambiance that attracted Van Gogh and Gauguin to its cobblestones and cafes. Along the banks of the rhône river, we sample some of the regions famous wine and then head all the way to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on the Mediterranean coast, for its feast of folklore and its relaxing seaside ambience.
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Secrets of Provence
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GRAdE CyCLING AdVENTURE Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, transport, support vehicle and sightseeing. Equipment bicycles, bike helmet, saddle bags & repair kit. Accommodation 5 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights Feature stay. Meals 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners. Group size Minimum 6, maximum 15. Trip code PEsP. Trip dates starts and finishes avignon 2008
Start 27 apr 18 May 08 Jun 31 aug 21 sep Finish 04 May 25 May 15 Jun 07 sep 28 sep
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day 1 day 2 day 3 day 4 (sun) arrive in Avignon. Ride to Tavel, known for its Cotes du Rhone Rosé wines, and on to Uzés (50km). Ride to Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, known for its centuries-long pottery tradition (35km). Ride to Pont du Gard for a picnic and swim. visit 15th-century medieval castle of Tarascon or Souleïado Museum on the way to arles (55km). a day in the Alpilles enjoy the villages of Maussane, Les Baux de Provence and Van Goghs Saint Remy de Provence (55km). Ride to the ocean through the famed Carmargue pass fields filled with bulls, white horses and the famed pink flamingos (55km). Free day relax at beach or ride by the ocean (25km). Transfer to avignon where trip ends upon arrival (sun).
2009
Start 26 apr 17 May 07 Jun Finish 03 May 24 May 14 Jun
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Price from avignon optional carbon offset payment:
£1095 £2
day 6
download detailed Trip notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pesp
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