Bordeaux Trip Overview
Depart from Bordeaux
Visit Dordogne & the Perigord – the most beautiful region in France!
Discover 12th century fortified castles and charming medieval fortified villages scattered along the lazy weaving river.
From Bordeaux to Dordogne & the Perigord; we’ll take the autoroute – its a 2 hour+ ride.
On our way we’ll drive through Les Eyzies-de-Tayac. This is where they found the first Cro Magnon remains!
Les Eyzies is also home to the National Prehistory museum.
Sarlat- la-Caneda is the capital of Dordogne – a lovely medieval city with cobble stone streets and lots of 11th century buildings. This would be a good place to stop for lunch, and a little shopping if you like.
We’ll visit Domme, a fortified hilltop village with magnificent panoramic views, and La Roque-Gageac charming medieval village built down close to the river. Then we’ll drive up to the Castelnaud-La Chapelle Castle, followed by the Marqueyssac Gardens, and the Beynac Castle, before returning to Bordeaux.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Bordeaux, France
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Depart from Bordeaux
Visit Dordogne & the Perigord – the most beautiful region in France!
Discover 12th century fortified castles and charming medieval fortified villages scattered along the lazy weaving river.
From Bordeaux to Dordogne & the Perigord; we’ll take the autoroute – its a 2 hour+ ride.
On our way we’ll drive through Les Eyzies-de-Tayac. This is where they found the first Cro Magnon remains!
Les Eyzies is also home to the National Prehistory museum.
Sarlat- la-Caneda is the capital of Dordogne – a lovely medieval city with cobble stone streets and lots of 11th century buildings. This would be a good place to stop for lunch, and a little shopping if you like.
We’ll visit Domme, a fortified hilltop village with magnificent panoramic views, and La Roque-Gageac charming medieval village built down close to the river. Then we’ll drive up to the Castelnaud-La Chapelle Castle, followed by the Marqueyssac Gardens, and the Beynac Castle, before returning to Bordeaux.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Vieux Sarlat, 24200, Sarlat-la-Caneda France
This lovely city is the capital of the Dordogne region.
Its cobblestone streets are filled with local products… Foie Gras, truffles and walnut products provide a feast for the eyes! The old church-converted into a covered market is where you find the best local specialties.
This is a great place to stop for lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Office de Tourisme Perigord Noir Sud Dordogne – Pole Tourisme de Domme, Place de la Halle, 24250 Domme France
This fortified village perched up high on a hilltop offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mairie La Roque-Gageac, Le Bourg, 24250 La Roque-Gageac, France
This lovely little village sits down low along the Dordogne river.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chateau de Castelnaud, Musee de la guerre au Moyen Age, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle France
This 11th Century fortified Castle once belonged to Richard the Lionheart!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, D703, 24220 Vezac France
If time permits, we will go visit this marvelous sculpted garden in Dordogne
Duration: 1 hour
