| Day
1 : Libourne and Saint Emilion.
With Bordeaux behind you, today you will discover medieval towns
famed for fortifications, wines, monuments and history. Libourne
is a fortified town founded in the early 13th Century. Discover
remains of the city, then drive through the vineyards to arrive
in Saint Emilion. This medieval city is world famous for prestigious
wines and, its troglodytic church, the largest in Europe, excavated
by monks from 8th to 12th Centuries.
***Accommodation:
St
Emilion Au logis des Remparts or Palais
Cardinal
**Accommodation: St Emilion Auberge
de la Commanderie
Day
2 : Vineyards of St Emilion and Monbazillac.
Explore stunning villages steeped in history and vineyards of the
St. Emilian area - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Driving along The
Dordogne discover the vineyards of Montbazillac.
***Accommodation:
Bergerac - La Flambée
**Accommodation: Bergerac - Europe
Hotel
Day
3 : Tour of Bergerac and tour from Bergerac to Tremolat.
Starting in the ancient town of Bergerac surrounded by vineyards,
there is much to see before you pass through its famous vineyards
and picturesque villages. Known for churches, pilgrimages, traditional
specialised paper manufacturing and history before the awe-inspiring
views of the Cingle of Tremolat surround you.
***Accommodation:
Le Bugue - Domaine
de la Barde
**Accommodation: Le Bugue - Hotel
du Cygne
Day
4 : Along the Dordogne from Tremolat to Sarlat.
Today will take you fro, Tremolat to Sarlat; via riverside villages.
Cli,b up to the charming village of St. Cyprien and visit the Hanging
Gardens of Marqueyssac. More villages await you en-route to historic
and beautiful Sarlat.
***Accommodation:
Sarlat - Hôtel
de Selves
**Accommodation:
Sarlat - Hôtel
La Couleuvrine
Day
5 : Tour of Sarlat.
Explore the historic sites; buildings and streetscape of Sarlat.
Take time to roam in the afternoon and evening.
***Accommodation:
Sarlat - Hôtel
de Selves
**Accommodation:
Sarlat - Hôtel
La Couleuvrine
Day
6 : Along the Dordogne from Castelnaud to Souillac.
So many vistas, historic sites and castles to take in as you
make your way to Castelnaud en-route to the magnificent town of
Domme, atop a hillside before descending to Montfort and its castle,
and church of Carsac-Aillac. More castles are perched in Fenelen
and Rouffilac. Pass through typical Perigourdin villages before
reaching Souillac for the evening.
***Accommodation: Souillac (Meyronne ) La
Terrasse
**Accommodation:
Souillac (St Sozy) Hotel
Grangier
Day
7 : Along the Dordogne from Souillac to Bretenoux, Brive
la Gaillarde.
Drive
to the mystical village of Rocamadour, the Caves of Lacave, before
driving through three of the listed most beautiful villages of France
- Carennac, Loubressac and Autoire. Pass through the ancient fortified
tozn of Bretenoux before reaching your final destination of Brive
la Gaillarde. The tour ends in Brive late afternoon.
Tour
commences at Bordeaux in the morning and concludes on 8th day in
late afternoon in Brive la Gaillarde.
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