Maps: Michelin 1:200,000 scale maps or equivalent. The discussion of transporting your bicycle on this Site. Possible ending points are mentioned in the itinerary. Or a housse may be used on the TGV to Bordeaux. To Paris, bikes must be checked separately as baggage, or carried disassembled There are trains carrying assembled bicycles to Bordeaux, but from Bordeaux Self organized starting and ending point: Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, village accessible by trains carrying assembled bicyclesįrom Paris in about 6 hours via Limoges and Périgueux. Has many hills, but these can be avoided by staying within the DordogneĪnd Vézère valleys, as discussed in the alternates. Link for an explanation of the author's traffic ratings.ĭistance and Time: 190 miles (310 kilometers), To print itinerary, select the text below, and choose
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How to bike it: Organize the trip yourself, take an organized self-guided tour, or choseĪmong many tour groups with varied itineraries and degrees of luxury. The itinerary below mentions many other towns and natural features worth Hotels throughout the region range from modest to very chic, and thereĪre restaurants with one and two Michelin stars. Substantially less interesting than many caves found in the USA. Although one of the best caverns in Western Europe, it is Grouffre Padriac,*** a cave, also in the Lot province, is visited on footĪnd by boat. Rocamadour's region of the Dordogne River area The present buildings dateįrom the 17th century, replacing structures destroyed during religious Rocamadour*** is a religious town perched on a cliff, famous as a pilgrimage,įor church art, and for its fabulous views. The food market, which is quite impressive, is Saturday mornings from 8:30 until 1. Sarlat-le-Caneda**, is a medieval town that is incredibly well preserved,Īnd quite handsome-arguably the most beautiful town in France. There are several other impressive grottoes nearby Les Eyzies**. Number 05 53 06 86 00), as the number of visitors per day is restricted. Particularly impressive, but requires advance reservations (telephone To visitors) rated two stars by Michelin, the author prefers to While you will want to visit the "exactĬopy" of the Lascaux Grotto (the original grotto has been closed The three wondrous sights of the region are the prehistoricĬaves**, Rocamadour***, and Sarlat**. Riding in the hills, with their oaks, also is pleasant Pleasant, relaxed riding with long views of hills, cliffs and, occasionally, Rain isĪttractions: The languid river valleys of the Dordogne and Vézère provide The best months to visit byīike, then, are May, early June, September, and early October. When to Go: Winters are cold and summers are very hot.
Three stars mean worth a journey two, worth a detour Show ratings given by the Michelin green guide books, which the author Page for information on French pronunciation, French bicycle nomenclature,Īnd French road signs. Touring in Europe for important background on touring styles, transportation,īike types, rentals, maps, information sources, traffic ratings, packing,Īnd security and safety tips. Rocamadour***, and the Gouffre de Padriac*** all require substantial climbs.Ĭycling is on highways, with light to moderate traffic. The easiest riding, but visits to medieval Sarlat-le-Canéda**, Which includes the delicacies of black truffles and foie gras.īikers can limit their routings to the almost flat river valleys for
Orchards, wheat and tobacco fields, medieval towns and villages, and cavesĭecorated by prehistoric artists. With dark oaks that don't lose their leaves (whence the name "Black"), Noir), comprises bucolic rivers with nearby cliffs or hills covered Nature of the Ride: The Dordogne River area, also known as Black Perigord ( Périgord The Dordogne River, France Organize your own cycle itinerary, or join a commercial
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