Bergerac, Bordeaux and the Dordogne Valley

9 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to our overnight hotel in the Paris area.

• Day 2:

  Continuing south, we make our way to Bergerac, travelling down through the French countryside before arriving at the Hotel de Bordeaux and settling into our accommodation for six nights.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3: Scenic Dordogne Valley

  Our included scenic drive along the meandering River Dordogne takes us to Sarlat, with its charming winding streets and pretty honey-coloured buildings. As we travel along the Dordogne, we’ll take in the stunning views and will enjoy the lovely vistas over the river and the surrounding countryside, which is filled with lush green forests and fields. Once in Sarlat, we’ll be able to enjoy all this quaint town has to offer, including its medieval architecture and the Sarlat Cathedral, parts of which dates from the 9th century. We’ll be able to explore the town and can go shopping to buy souvenirs of our visit.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Sarlat

  

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  • Scenic Dordogne Valley

• Day 4: Brantome and Perigueux

  Included excursion to Brantome. This peaceful town is set on an island in the River Dronne, with pretty riverside gardens and attractive architecture. The island town is known for its lovely position and delightful surroundings, and when we visit we’ll get to spend time wandering through the streets and admiring the landscape. A wide number of chateaus are located in and around Brantome, all featuring stunning French architecture that is iconic in this part of the country.

  Later, we’ll continue to the market town of Perigueux; home to a wonderful Cathedral of St. Front, which dates from the mid-1600s and which has a similar style to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, having been modelled after it.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Brantome

  

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  • Brantome
  • Perigueux

• Day 5: Bordeaux

  We explore Bordeaux, the port city set on the River Garonne, with its exceptional architecture. This city is famous for its winemaking, and while we’re there we’ll get learn more about how this has evolved over time. The city of Bordeaux itself is filled with excellent attractions and surroundings, including Porte Cailhau, the Column of the Girondins, the church of St. Pierre, the Church of the Holy Cross, and Place de la Bourse, as well as much more. We’ll be able to visit some of these sights for ourselves while at leisure in the city.

  Whilst in Bordeaux, why not join our optional visit to the Cite du Vin wine museum. This excellent museum boasts an unusual architectural design, and, inside, we'll find a fascinating exhibition taking us through the history of wine. Learn about its heritage, along with its cultural importance. Afterwards, join us for a fantastic wine tasting.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Bordeaux

  

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  • Bordeaux

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  Cite du Vin wine museum	TBC	TBC

  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 6: Bastide Villages

  The fortified new towns and villages that were created under Raymond VII of Toulouse’s rule in order to replace those that had been destroyed in Albigensian Crusade are excellent examples of architecture from this time. We’ll visit some of these striking villages during this fantastic excursion.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Bastide

  

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  • Bastide Villages

• Day 7: Bergerac

  Enjoy a leisurely morning in Bergerac. Why not enjoy an optional boat trip in Bergerac, with the opportunity to admire this beautiful part of the Dordogne department's stunning scenery. Find out more about this famous destination, as well as learning more about Bergerac's fascinating history during our excursion.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Bergerac

  

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  Bergerac Boat Trip	TBC	TBC

  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 8:

  To the Paris area for an overnight stay.

  Included meals: Breakfast

• Day 9:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £339.00 (9 days).