Walking tours of Dordogne & Périgord regions in France itinerary

Discover one of France’s most scenic regions with its ancient traditions and its abundance of produce set in a landscape of winding rivers and mystical forests. Staying in a Chateau in the Bastide town of Monpazier voted as one of France’s most beautiful villages. This tour combines easier walking in undulating country with a gourmet experience of the region’s delicacies! Easy grade walks with distances between 7 and 14kms

Day 1

All participants will be met at Bergerac railway station and taken to the hotel in Monpazier. Details will be confirmed a few months before the start of the tour. [Train tickets not included in package].  Welcome drinks followed by dinner at the hotel.

Day 2

Bus trip to Les Eyzies De Tayac to learn about the black pearls, caviar, followed by a walk and lunch in a nearby restaurant. Free time in the afternoon in the village of Limeuil, voted one of France’s most beautiful villages. Light dinner in a nearby restaurant.

 Day 3

We will start the 13km walk in Monpazier and walk to Lacapelle Biron. Picnic lunch. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 4

Bus trip to Issigeac for free time at the fabulous market, followed by a light lunch in Monflanquin and free time to wander. After lunch we will visit hazelnut and prune farms. This region is prized all over France for its hazelnuts and prunes! Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5

Bus trip to Pomport for a 12lm walk among the Bergerac & Monbazillac vineyards followed by a wine tasting. Picnic lunch. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6

Bus trip to Beygac for a 7km walk to La Roque gagac along the Dordogne river. In the afternoon we will visit Chateau Milandes and its gardens and learn the amazing story of Josephine Baker. Picnic lunch. Dinner at the hotel

Day 7

Bus trip to Berbiguières for a 7 k walk to a ferme auberge for lunch. Light dinner at a bar/deli.

Day 8 

Bus trip to Pechboutier for a cooking demonstration which includes a light lunch paired with wines. After lunch we will drive to Trémolat for a 7 k walk with a panoramic view of the Dordogne river. Farewell dinner at the hotel.

Day 9 

The bus will take all participants to Bergerac railway station in the morning. Details will be confirmed a few months before the start of the tour.