FRANCE CYCLING HOLIDAYS
2010 Escorted Cycling Tours in France
Dordogne
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Cycling
Tours in France
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Step back
into prehistory as we pedal along the
valley of mankind to see 25,000 year-old cave
paintings, then marvel at the medieval castles
perched above the Dordogne river. Indulge your
gastronomic desires with local gourmet specialities.
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2010
Cycling Tour Dates
16May 2010
30 May 2010
1 August 2010
15 August 2010
12 September 2010
3 October 2010
Booking
enquiries
Downloads
Dordogne
Cycling Tour (PDF 3.5B)
Entire
french Cycling Holidays brochure (PDF 13.2MB)
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7
days / 6 nights beginning
on Sunday, finishing on Saturday.
Includes transfers from Perigueux or from Brive la Gaillard station,
accommodation, breakfast and dinner. Lunch is at your discretion.
The Dordogne
and Lot is a region steeped in the past. The caves of Lascaux
are home to some of the finest examples of pre-historic art and
the area is dotted with Cro-magnon caves and settlements. The
area, known to the French as the Périgord, changed hands
between England and France several times during the hundred years
war resulting in the building of many bastides or fortified villages.
The village of Rocamadour was an important waypoint for pilgrims
making the long journey to Santiago de Compostella and there are
many fine medieval churches along the route of our tour.
In addition to this wealth of history the area is blessed by its
stunning landscapes of rivers and cliffs, hills and fields of
sunflowers and tobacco. The rich countryside is reflected in the
cuisine of the region, famous for its duck and goose dishes, including
the celebrated fois gras, its truffles and its cheeses. The area
also has its own wine appellations, from the light and fruity
Bergerac and Pecharmont in the north to the dark and powerful
Cahors in the south.
Our
itinerary has been created to show off the best of this varied
and fascinating region. The countryside is fairly rugged, and
there are some hills to tackle, but the route has been designed
to ensure that each days riding will be manageable for anyone
with a reasonable level of fitness.
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Cycling
holidays in France
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Price:
1645 euros
Single supplement: 400 euros
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Fitness
Levels
Moderate
Cycling
Tour Highlights
Prehistoric art at Lascaux and Les
Eyzies
Medieval châteaux perched above the river
The pilgrimage site of Rocamadour
Canoeing on the Dordogne
Superb Périgordian cuisine
Transfers (included)
Train to Brive-la-Gaillard
Train to Perigueux
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Terms
& Conditions
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