Bordeaux to Dordogne - Private Tour: Fortified Castles and Medieval Villages
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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Admission fees for castles, museums, etc.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Vieux Sarlat
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Office de Tourisme Perigord Noir Sud Dordogne - Pole Tourisme de Domme
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mairie La Roque-Gageac
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chateau de Castelnaud
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Les Jardins De Marqueyssac
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Activity code: C-55676P2
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