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A Taste of the Dordogne
Nights: 4 Accommodation: La Vieille Auberge in Souillac Day 1: Gardens & valley views (up to 35km) Leave Souillac alongside the Borrèze
stream, perhaps stopping for lunch in the sleepy town of Salignac. Visit the immaculately presented
gardens at the Manoir d’Eyrignac, before an exhilarating descent to Prats de Carlux, where you are
welcomed by the Boucherie family to La Garrigue Haute.a simple and authentic working farm
where you enjoy a dinner of fresh local produce
Accommodation: Villa Romaine in Sarlat Day 3: Riverside return (30km) Leaving Carsac, you head east along a pretty riverside route, with the option of taking a paddle downstream in a canoe (pay locally) to gain a different perspective on the landscape. Once back in the saddle, stop to admire the impressive Château de Fénelon before returning to the Vieille Auberge for a final meal of Périgord cuisine. Accommodation: La Vieille Auberge in Souillac Souillac (1 night), Prats de Carlux (1 night), Carsac (1 night), Souillac (1 night) Prices & travel 2008
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Heading north-west from the bustling market town of Souillac,
the rolling landscape of farmland and woodland has an
unspoiled and sleepy charm. Here, families have earned a
living from their land and livestock for generations, and
continue to supply fresh produce and delicacies such as foie
gras, pâté and truffles to the region’s gourmet restaurants (as
well as those of the world beyond). The ever-changing scenery
and variety of accommodation are real highlights.
Arrival: at the Vieille Auberge in Souillac. Chef Robert
Véril’s locally renowned cuisine gives your holiday a gastronomic start.
Day 2: Medieval Sarlat (up to 30km) Today’s route takes you via the lively medieval town
of Sarlat-la-Canéda, with its mellow, ochre-coloured stone houses, delightful cobbled lanes and
squares with an array of restaurants and shops. From Sarlat, a scenic cycle track leads you along the
River Dordogne’s north bank to Carsac. Here you enjoy a night of luxury at the beautifully furnished
Villa Romaine, with pool and open air bar-terrace.