Bordeaux to Sarlat vineyards, castles and Dordogne River 

Arrival in Bordeaux

From your hotel ideally located, discover Bordeaux, with its numerous green and flowered open spaces, its exceptional heritage, then the quality of life naturally punctuated with gastronomic pleasures and nocturnal parties

Bordeaux – Saint Emilion | 64 km

For your first bike stage, leave the town centre to ride on an original and rustic cycling path which will lead you through the heart of ‘Entre-deux Mers’ vineyards to Créon, a typical fortified village of the area, then to the former Sauve-Majeure Abbey. After a stop at the medieval chateau of Rauzan, continue to explore the Bordeaux vinyards, arriving at the famous village of Saint-Émilion. Discover this World Heritage site, the fascinating Romanesque churches and ruins stretching along steep and narrow streets

Saint Emilion – Bergerac | 68 km

Cycle once again through the famous St Emilion vineyards before reaching the Dordogne river. There you will enjoy the charming 18th century Sainte-Foy-la-Grande village with its half-timbered houses and sunny streets. From here, follow the splendid routes going through the Montbazillac vineyards, overlooked by its majestic chateau. Stop in Bergerac, city of art & history settled on the Dordogne river banks

Bergerac – Les Eyzies | 61 km

Leave the Renaissance city center of Bergerac to follow the Dordogne River to the beautiful and picturesque village of Limeuil. At the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, this medieval village offers an ideal swimming or canoe spot in an outstanding natural environment. Proceed to Les Eyzies, a village built on a cliff with numerous prehistorical testimonies

Les Eyzies – Sarlat | 26 km or 54 km

From Les Eyzies, nicknamed "The Prehistory capital", on the long version of this stage you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes on your way to Montignac, visiting the well known Lascaux grottos which is one of the most important prehistorical site with its numerous prehistorical paintings and caves. An excursion into the Sarladais country to arrive at the famous medieval town of Sarlat. This city is also well known by gourmets for its delicious local products, such as ducks ‘foie gras’, truffles mushroom and its market where you can smell, taste and discover all these treasures

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