Dordogne & Rocamadour

A chance to explore one of France’s most beautiful regions. Built on a cliff-face towering over the Alzou Canyon, this holiday centre enjoys a remarkable setting with real charm and character.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Hotel for 4 nights with welcome drink, breakfast & dinner
• Overnight hotel for 2 nights with breakfast
• Included excursion visiting River Vézère, Sarlat & Beynac
• Included excursion to Figeac
• Optional excursion visiting the Gouffre de PadiracDAY 1 Departure: A morning departure to Dover and our ferry crossing to Calais.We then travel southwards to our chosen overnight hotel.

DAY 2 Travel to Rocamadour via Limoges: We travel through the rolling hills of the Haute-Vienne via the famed china making centre of Limoges. There is the opportunity to take an optional visit to Oradour-sur-Glane.We continue past Brive and into the Dordogne area to arrive at our spectacular holiday base of Rocamadour, for a four night stay.

DAYS 3-5 At leisure with two included excursions and one optional* excursion. During your stay there is plenty of time for exploring Rocamadour. Here you could spend time by the hotel pool or perhaps take the funicular railway to the castle and chapel. In the town you'll find cobbled streets, shops and a myriad of medieval buildings.

River Vézère, Sarlat & Beynac with optional* walking tour & optional* boat cruise: We take you on a scenic drive exploring the tranquil setting of the River Vézère. Get a glimpse of the Dordogne's prehistoric past with a visit to Sarlat, where you will have the opportunity to take an optional walking tour in one of the most attractive towns in the area. Strolling along the paved lanes of the old town revives a thousand years of architecture where, from cobblestones to flat stone roofs, gold typically predominates. Leaving Sarlat we continue to the town of Beynac where you may take an optional boat cruise to view the feudal castle and château. The site of Beynac and its castle is undoubtedly one of the finest in France, and Beynac is a paradise for painters and photographers.

Figeac: We have an afternoon excursion visiting Figeac, a fascinating town of narrow streets and ancient walls, nestling on the banks of the river Célé in ancient Quercy. The beautiful countryside which surrounds it contrasts the rugged Jurassic limestone plateau of the Causses with the lush green hills of the appropriately named Garden of Ségala. In the old town, pale amber stone buildings with gothic arches fronting the narrow streets rise to reveal picturesque open lofted roof areas.

Optional* excursion - Gouffre de Padirac: Due to the number of rivers and the local geology the Dordogne has some magnificent cave complexes.We visit some of the best on this optional morning excursion to the Gouffre de Padirac. This spectacular cave complex is impressive on a large scale, and part of the trip is by gondola. (This is offered on the same day as the included afternoon excursion to Figeac).

DAY 6 & LAST DAY Travel to overnight hotel & Travel home: Today we retrace our steps bound for our last overnight hotel in Paris. Next morning after breakfast we depart for Calais and our ferry crossing to Dover, arriving home during the evening.Hôtel du Château, Rocamadour

This hotel is situated in Rocamadour near to the centre, surrounded by gardens and trees. Hotel facilities include restaurant (a short walk from the main building), bar and outdoor swimming pool. All 58 bedrooms are en suite with hairdryer and TV. The hotel does not have a lift, but ground floor rooms are available and porterage is included. Welcome drink is included.