The Lot and Dordogne's quiet and peaceful countryside is steeped in ancient and medieval history which you can witness at every turn, in its beautiful 12th century bastide towns, magnificent hilltop chateaux and amazing pre-historic grottes with their ancient cave paintings and fantastic geological structures.
Tour Highlights
-Follow the Dordogne river to ancient Souilliac
-Catus market and vineyards in the Lot Valley
-Quiet valley road to St Cirque Lapoie with views over the Lot Valley
-Tour of the leafy areas of the northern Lot
-Follow the river Lot along the Cahors Wine Trail and Prayssac market
We are centre based – but we drop off and pick up at the end of each day with a minibus/trailer. You stay at our country home for the whole tour with gourmet standard food and wine. No need to pack a suitcase every day. Return to your en-suite room and enjoy a fabulous 4-course menu each evening.
We have converted the beautiful 18th century barn, which stands at the edge of the pretty courtyard, into very comfortable accommodation for up to 10 people.
You will stay in one of the 5 light and airy double bedrooms which are all decorated in an individual fresh country style and have very smart en-suite shower rooms.
An typical day on the tour: You'll cycle quiet country roads through a series of pretty villages and past an ancient abbey, following a stream valley into pretty Grolejac where you can stop for coffee and a delicious pastry. From here you'll turn eastwards to follow the River Dordogne along to the pretty villages of Veyrignac and St Julien de Lampon. Then you'll cross the river and cycle into the town of Souillac with it's many cafes, restaurants, galleries and boutiques.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
-Accommodation with en-suite room
-All breakfasts and 4-course evening meals with wine
-Bike hire, detailed route maps and notes and full cycling support
-Transfers to and from Gourdon rail station or Bergerac airport, as required
Excludes
-Lunches/drinks while out cycling
Prices per person, based on 2 people traveling - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
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