Headwater Holidays – Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling
The dawn is one of the largest and most picturesque areas in France with spectacular scenery pretty medieval towns and chateau perched high above the rugged cliffs this holiday takes you along the banks of rivers and through ancient woodlands as well as giving you the chance to absorb some of the
Region’s fascinating history which dates back tens of thousands of years everywhere you stay has been hand-picked and with this part of France being famous for its cooking and the excellence of its ingredients we’ve arranged especially good evening meal so you really get to experience the very
Best the door Doreen has to offer your holiday begins in a bustling riverside town where we’ll meet you at the train station and transfer you to your hotel only 300 meters from the center of town once you’ve settled in we will brief you about your holiday giving you maps
Information and tips to make your journey run smoothly you will be provided with top-of-the-range bikes complete with accessories so they can be locked up should you wish to explore on foot and you have the tools to repair any unexpected punches before dinner you could wander around the town with its
Impressive Benedictine abbey or take an evening stroll along the banks of the river this is a gastronomic holiday so in the evening you’ll be treated to a four-course gourmet experience where fresh locally sourced ingredients are used to create works of art in the morning you can build up those
Energy reserves from the breakfast buffet before setting off on your cycle day which gives you a couple of different options you can take the more direct route back across the river via car lots or take the slightly longer route with the chance to visit a fabulous chateau with a bizarre
Combination of medieval military design and the nation’s beauty while you cycle our reps and transport your bags to the next hotel as well as being there for support should you have any unexpected problems whichever route you take you finish your day in a town described as
Being almost too pretty to be true with narrow medieval streets and gothic and Renaissance architecture your home for the next two nights is just a few kilometers out of town sits in three acres of pine woods with a lovely swimming porna terriers overlooking the Sarlacc Valley with a view that can
Hypnotize you for hours but not to worry if you can’t tear yourself away from the view your evening meal can be served up on the terrace as you again jews from our gastronomic menu and dine in style on your wrist day you could relax in the hotel’s peaceful grounds explore sigh
Lat in more detail we’ll take a boat trip along the river for those who are keen to get back on the saddle we offer a lovely cycle route which takes you through a village nestled within a cliff on the banks of the river and through some lovely scenery to Don a stunning
Hilltop town full of knights templar graffiti from a time when many were imprisoned here in the 1300s on your next moving on day you again have a choice of routes you can either head west through the rolling countryside or head down to the design river taking in the beautiful medieval town with an
Impressive fortified castle that was captured by Richard the Lion high in 1179 then you’ll continue along the banks of the river to the lively salsa pre an a great spot as an lunch both routes in by cycling through witted glades and pass the famous troglodyte cave complex before continuing on to the
Prehistoric capital here you can check in to our stylish four star hotel set in lovely tranquil gardens a great place to relax and through those aching muscles you will dine at the hotel restaurant which prides itself on its wine collection and serves up an array of dishes that will truly arouse your senses
Owner este you could relax by the pool visit the National prehistory museum in town well spend the day canoeing or kayaking down the river the cycle route we provide takes in a number of prehistoric sites as you cycle through an area with steep limestone cliffs honeycomb the shelters and caves where
Prehistoric man once lived and practiced magic the shorter of your two options on your next moving on day takes in a prehistoric site with rock shelters that were occupied by neanderthal eighty-five thousand years ago the longer route gives you the chance to visit the oldest and largest cave site in Western Europe
Which has housed our ancestors throughout the ages you’re then pass through the pretty village of salt leon with its charming 12th century church and lovely riverside picnic spots before leaving the river valley to reach the beautiful moon on the me to your home for the next two nights which prides
Itself on the personal touches and will again spoil you with a wonderful gastronomic feast on your rest day the gardens shaded verandas swimming pool and sun terrace are perfect for relaxing and soaking up the Summer Sun the pretty medieval town of Montignac is only five kilometers away and is well worth
Exploring as are the nearby Laskow caves ranked as the number one prehistoric site in Europe for the more energetic you could cycle to another charming riverside town for a spot of lunch or just a wander around the beautiful contemporary gardens and narrow cobbled streets on your last day you head first
To a tiny farming village with an impressive Abby then you have lovely flat cycling’s for open country passing chestnut groves and maize fields with the chance to stop off at some charming villages with examples of the typical roofing in the region we recommend a short detour to a 17th century manor
House to see the impressive gardens full of sculptures fountains and statues rated as one of the most notable gardens of France you’ll continue through farmland and if you cycle quick enough you could visit the automated toy museum with its collection have attractively presented working mechanical toys before
Your evening mail and your last chance to try any of those regional specialities that you might not be at tasted when it’s time to leave we’ll drop you back at the stations you can begin your journey home and you can reflect on your experiences in the door
Doing or we could easily arrange for you to extend you all a day with extra nights in Toulouse or at any stage along the route for more details or more information about any of our holidays we’re ready to take your call or it’s all there on our website