The Dordogne, or Perigord, is located in the southwest region of France. It is easy to understand the appeal of this region and why it has been our most popular destination in France in the past. The combination of beautiful views, sleepy villages, fine French food and delicious wine makes it too appealing to resist. This is a stunning area scattered with dramatically situated castles, fortresses and cliff hugging villages that watch over the rivers that meander below. The Dordogne was one of the earliest cradles of civilization, and there are widespread prehistoric remains and reminders, including intriguing prehistoric cave paintings, mysterious grottoes and medieval villages with cobbled streets.

Package Includes

7 nights accommodations

Daily full breakfast

Five evening meals

Luggage transfers

Local contact for questions

Route notes and maps (one set per room)

Vacation Package Itinerary

Day 1: Les Eyzies

Individual arrival at your charming hotel beneath the cliffs of Les Eyzies, only 5 1/2 hours by train from Paris. Overnight Les Eyzies.

Day 2: Les Eyzies

Visit the painted caves of Font de Gaume (closed Saturdays), see the Museum of Pre-History and perhaps picnic on the willow-hung banks of the tranquil River V?z?re. Walks available but time is limited if opportunity is taken to make the cave visits. There is a market here on Mondays. Overnight Les Eyzies.

Day 3: Les Eyzies to Marquay Distance: 11 miles

Shop for a picnic before striding out over woods and fields to the valley of the river Beune, and visit the majestic ruined Chateau de Commarque. Continue to your hotel in the little stone-built village of Marquay. Overnight, Marquay.

Day 4: Marquay to Beynac Distance: 11 miles

Walk through woods and fields to the River Dordogne, where the chateau of Beynac, unconquered since the 13th century, towers above the river valley. Overnight Beynac.

Day 5: Beynac to Vitrac Distance: 10 miles

Stroll today via the medieval town of Domme, perched high above a loop of the River Dordogne, to your hotel near the river at Vitrac. Overnight Vitrac.

Day 6: Vitrac to Sarlat Distance: 12 miles

The fairytale Chateau de Montfort, perched above the Dordogne, lies on your road today, as your walk takes you to the quintessential Renaissance town of Sarlat. Overnight: Sarlat.

Day 7: Sarlat

This splendid old town requires at least an extra day to shop and explore. Local walks (ask the tourist office) but we left the day free for sightseeing. Overnight Sarlat.

Day 8: Sarlat

Possibly catch the colorful street-market before you leave. (Market days are Wednesday & Saturdays) Tour ends after breakfast.