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

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Bordeaux, France

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

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)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Train Station
SNCF Bordeaux Saint-Jean

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This fortified village perched up high on a hilltop offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This lovely little village sits down low along the Dordogne river.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This 11th Century fortified Castle once belonged to Richard the Lionheart!

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    If time permits, we will go visit this marvelous sculpted garden in Dordogne

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Sightseeing in France - Private Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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