Bergerac & the River Dordogne

Bergerac & the River Dordogne

9 days from £649

From your base in the wine-producing town of Bergerac you'll be ideally placed to explore the beautiful sights of gthe Dordogne region. From lush green hills, forests and cliff-lined gorges that tumble into the meandering rivers below, to sun-drenched valleys and historic towns with castles.

Holiday highlights
• Spectacular scenery of the Dordogne Valley
• Honey-colored buildings of Sarlat
• Medieval delights of Perigueux
• Riverside splendour of Brantome
• Explore the ancient Bastide villages

Optional excursions
• The port city of Bordeaux
• Grottos de Cougnac

Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 Dover, Calais, then to our overnight hotel.
Day 2 Cotinuing south we head to Bergerac for six nights at the Hotel de Bordeaux.
Days 3 to 7 A chance to totally relax surrounded by beautiful scenery, as well as join interesting excursions and sample wonderful wines in the heart of the Dordogne's wine-producing region. Our included excursion programme explores local beauty spots.
Day 8 Travelling north to our overnight hotel in time for dinner.
Day 9 Calais, Dover, and then home.

Included Excursions
Full Day Scenic Dordogne Valley. An excursion along the meandering River Dordogne and a visit to the lovely time of Sarlat, with its charming winding streets and pretty honey-coloured buildings.
Full Day to Bastide Villages. A chance to explore some of these 13th century fortified wall towns, including Monpazier, to see its beautiful arcaded square.
Half Day to Brantôme. A trip to the peaceful town set on an island in the River Dronne, where the placid still waters reflect the weeping willows of the pretty riverside gardens above.
En route Perigueux. During our return journey to Paris we visit the market town of Perigueux where the cathedral towers high above the medieval houses.

Hotel de Bordeaux, Bergerac
The Hotel de Bordeaux is close to the historic centre of Bergerac. A warm welcome awaits and comfortable rooms will ensure a pleasant stay. Relax in the cool of the shady garden or enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool.
• All rooms have private facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV and telephone
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Outdoor swimming pool
No. of rooms: 40 Lifts: 1 Official rating: 3

Whats included
• 8 nights room & breakfast, 7 dinners
• 3 included excursions
• Grand Tourer coach travel