Bordeaux to Dordogne - Private Tour: Fortified Castles and Medieval Villages

4.5 (4 reviews) Bordeaux, France
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to Beynac Castle (optional)
  • Admission to Chateau de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (optional)
  • Admission to Marqueyssac Gardens (optional)

What to expect

  1. Vieux Sarlat
    2h
    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.
  2. Office de Tourisme Perigord Noir Sud Dordogne - Pole Tourisme de Domme
    30m
    This fortified village perched up high on a hilltop offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
  3. 30m
    This lovely little village sits down low along the Dordogne river.
  4. Chateau de Castelnaud
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    This 11th Century fortified Castle once belonged to Richard the Lionheart!
  5. Les Jardins De Marqueyssac
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    If time permits, we will go visit this marvelous sculpted garden in Dordogne

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Train Station
SNCF Bordeaux Saint-Jean

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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