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Embark on this week long walking holiday along paths that echo the twists and turns of the river. You are constantly rewarded with superb views - a hill-top château, an unspoiled medieval village and peaceful forests.

Price: From £632 per person based on 2 people sharing
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Departs any day from 1 April -31 October 2010
Start point: Beaulieu
End point: Martel
 

The ancient Dordogne Valley is one of the oldest-inhabited regions of France and boasts beautiful, ever-changing landscapes. This gentle walk through medieval villages, deer-filled forests and hill top paths offers lots to delight the visitor. You will also be able to sample the rich and flavoursome regional cuisine including truffles, foie gras and wild mushrooms.

The trip starts in Beaulieu, whose origins date back to the 9th century. You will explore the area south of the town, which is dotted with idyllic villages of turreted mansions and half-timbered houses with brown-tiled roofs, among them Autoire, Loubressac and Carennac. The routes are leisurely, with many moments for lazy picnics at the numerous vista points along the way.

The start point hotel is Le Manoir de Beaulieu, a characterful hotel well located near the centre of the town. Bedrooms are decorated with charm and a simple elegance, while the restaurant serves refined cuisine that is a good introduction to Dordogne's gastronomy.

What price includes

 
  • 7 nights in charming high standard hotels
  • 7 dinners
  • 3 picnics
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Luggage transported
  • Route notes and maps

Location

 

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
Le Manoir de Beaulieu.

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point

How to get there:
Train from London to Brive-la-Gaillarde (via Lyon)

 
Plan your journey by train to Lyon
 

Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Domaine de la Vaysse, Martel

Nearest train station to finish point:
Brive-la-Gaillarde

Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station

How to get back:
Train from Brive-la-Gaillarde to London (via Lyon)

 
Plan your return train journey from Lyon
 

 

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