You stay at La Vielle Auberge (breakfast included) Day 6: Souillac to Carsac 13km/8mi/3.5hr or 16km/10mi/4.5hr Alternatively, walk to La Durantie for more stunning views along the Dordogne Valley. Wander around this delightful town or visit the Musee de l'Automate, which holds the largest collection of mechanical toys and dolls in France. You stay at La Vielle Auberge (breakfast included) Day 5: At Souillac

Take the GR6 path through sleepy hamlets and lush farmland, rejoining the river at Chateau de la Treyne before continuing on to the atmospheric small town of Souillac. Leave Meyronne following the rewarding path along the Roc de Monges with spectacular panoramic views along the river and buzzards and kites soaring overhead. You stay at the Hotel de la Terrasse (breakfast and evening meal) Day 4: Meyronne to Souillac 18km/11mi/5hr Alternatively, travel by taxi to the Gouffre de Padirac, an enormous chasm where you descend into an underground cave system that you then explore by boat along the subterranean stream. Either relax by the hotel pool or head to Martel, a picturesque town also known as 'la ville aux sept tours' or the town of seven towers. You stay at the Hotel de la Terrasse (breakfast and evening meal) Day 3: At Meyronne Stay the night in a beautifully converted 11th century chateau hotel. Discover its ancient chapels and medieval sanctuary, then set off for Meyronne via the Grottes de Lacave. You stay at Hotel Les Esclargies (breakfast included) Day 2: Rocamadour to Meyronne 15km/9.5mi/3.5hrīefore leaving Rocamadour, explore this UNESCO village that clings prettily to the cliffside. Your hotel - with private pool - is nestled in parkland and is a haven of tranquillity. We're here to help If you have any questions about this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199, use our live webchat or email 1: Arrive in RocamadourĪrrive in Rocamadour, home to one of France's most venerated sites and a place of pilgrimage for thousands of years. See more of this trip on our Youtube channel - click here watch. You will stay in characterful 3 star and 4 star hotels throughout, including a beautifully preserved chateau and a traditional family-run auberge. Try the gourmet fare of foie gras, truffles, confits d'oie and the walnut liqueur eau de noix. The Perigord is renowned for its traditional gastronomy which are ideal when washed down with fine Cahors or Bergerac wines. You're never far from the River Dordogne, the walks will take you past dramatic limestone cliffs, along tranquil riverside paths and through quiet mediaeval villages and sleepy hamlets - you might walk for miles and see no one but the occasional farmer or angler!

You will meander along paths that follow the twists and turns of the valley and you will climb through fields and shaded woodland to hilltop towns and fortified strongholds with impressive views. Today the rich and varied culture of this land is still here for you to discover. Along its banks you'll find over a thousand castles steeped in legend and history, and witness to centuries of conquests and conflict. It is divided into two by the River Dordogne which founded the historic frontier between France and England during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Perigord is one of the largest and most picturesque areas in France.

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