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Canoeing on the Dordogne
9 Days Starting in Rocamadour and ending in Carsac-Aillac
Visiting: Rocamadour, Thézel, Carennac, Meyronne, Souillac, Groléjac, Carsac-Aillac
Tour operator:
Tour code:
B08DO
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$3110
$3023 (USD)
WINTER SALE @ Tourhub Discount: $87
Tour Overview
This canoeing holiday offers a leisurely way to explore one of France's most interesting waterways. The Dordogne River runs alongside glorious golden-pink limestone cliffs and passes the walnut groves and truffle woods of the Perigord; an area rich in history and striking views.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Rocamadour
Location:
Rocamadour
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel Les Esclargies
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Our family run 3 star hotel is set within its own parkland just outside
Rocamadour's ancient town walls. Wander round the town's medieval alleyways
before dinner, which is included.
Day 2 : Rocamadour To Carennac
Location:
Rocamadour, Thézel, Carennac
Accommodation:
Hostel
Accommodation Name:
Hostellerie Fenelon
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we take you upstream to the small hamlet of Thezel, just
south of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne for the briefing and canoeing lesson. Then
it's an easy paddle down to Carennac. This is one of the Dordogne's most
picturesque villages, with lovely 16th century houses. Our hotel, with
outdoor pool, is right in the heart of the village, overlooking the
river.
Day 3 : At Carennac
Location:
Carennac
Accommodation:
Hostel
Accommodation Name:
Hostellerie Fenelon
Meals Included:
Breakfast
A fairytale village with a jumble of cottages and 16th century turreted manor
houses along with the remains of the ramparts and the once-magnificent
priory. Fenelon, still celebrated as the village's most famous son, was the
very popular bishop here in 1681, and a local aperitif is named after him!
It's fun exploring the narrow streets and alleyways and walks around the
village, and on the causse, provide some of the very best views of the
Dordogne. To explore further afield, you might like to hire a bike (request
at time of booking) or take a taxi and visit the Gouffre de Padirac (9km
away, via an uphill route), one of the region's important spectacles where
you'll find amazing caverns, huge galleries, and a boat trip on the
underwater lake.
Day 4 : Carennac To Meyronne
Location:
Carennac, Meyronne
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel La Terrasse
Meals Included:
Breakfast
On the first part of the journey you pass below massive cliffs, paddling past
four impressive riverside chateaux before arriving at Meyronne and our
spectacular 11th century chateau hotel.
Day 5 : At Meyronne
Location:
Meyronne
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Hotel La Terrasse
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Why not relax at the hotel's pool, or visit the south of the river, by the
Rochers Sainte-Marie and the Grotte de Lacave? Rocamadour (only a 15km taxi
ride away, or use our cycling and walking route notes), together with the
Mont St-Michel, is France's most venerated religious site. Kings once climbed
the steps to the basilica on their knees, sailors prayed to the Black Madonna
when in peril and the bell of her chapel rang each time she rescued another
ship. The chapel is full of little model ships presented in
gratitude.Â
Day 6 : Meyronne To SouillacÂ
Location:
Meyronne, Souillac
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
La Vieille Auberge
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today is an easy paddle, with lots of interesting things to see along the
river, including some beautiful riverside chateaux (look out for Belcastel
and the impressive Chateau de la Treyne in particular).Â
Day 7 : At Souillac
Location:
Souillac
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
La Vieille Auberge
Meals Included:
Breakfast, x
The prosperous farming country around Souillac was created from marshland by
industrious 12th to 13th century Benedictine monks. Of the powerful abbey
they built, just the abbey church remains, with outstanding bas-relief
sculpture. Today Souillac is a bustling town, with good shops and a weekly
local market. Visit the Musee de l'Automate, the largest collection of
mechanical toys and dolls in France.
Day 8 : Souillac To Carsac-Aillac
Location:
Souillac, Groléjac
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
t La Villa Romaine
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today it's relaxed canoeing down to Grolejac via St-Julien (a lovely village
and a good lunch stop) through the heart of peaceful and prosperous Perigord
countryside, with lots of time for swimming or lazing by the river. We pick
you up from here and take you to your hotel in time for a dip in the infinity
pool before dinner.
Day 9 : Leave Carsac-Aillac
Location:
Carsac-Aillac
Meals Included:
Breakfast
LEAVE CARSAC-AILLAC
What's Included
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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All continental breakfasts and 4 evening mealsÂ
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Canadian canoes or sit-on-top kayaks
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Buoyancy aid and helmet
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Buoyancy aid and canoeing helmet
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single supplements
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Visas and vaccinations
Food
All breakfasts and 3 evening meals included. The Dordogne has a rich cuisine based on produits du terroir (locally grown produce). Typical first courses include tourain, an onion and garlic soup cooked in a broth with duck or goose fat, and ladled over slices of country bread and cheese. Pâté, often duck or goose, is equally popular, as is foie gras - ideally washed down with a glass of Sauternes or Monbazillac. Main course specialities also include duck and goose, often served in light cream sauces and, in the autumn, fresh cèpes. Duck or goose fat is also used for the accompanying pommes de terre sarladaises - slices of potato sautéed in goose fat, with garlic, parsley and wild mushrooms - delicious! Traditional desserts include tarte aux noix (walnut tart), gâteau aux noix, and flognarde, a type of flan with fruit and liqueur. A local cheese worth tasting is Bleu des Causses, similar to Roquefort, as well as Rocamadour goat’s cheese. Some of the finest wines of France come from the south-west. Bordeaux is the largest wine region in the world, producing over 500 million litres a year. There are over 40 different appellations, including some of the most prestigious in France - Sauternes, Saint Emilion and Pauillac. Monbazillac is a renowned sweet dessert wine, while many of the lesser known regional wines are much cheaper but well worth trying. Bergerac reds and whites are also highly recommended; there is a delicious rosé too. Pécharment red is another one to try. See the section on Wine Service in our ‘All you need to know Guide’.
Accommodation
We have chosen lovely, friendly hotels throughout, all with their own swimming pools. These include a converted 11th century chateau, a 4 star Villa that sits on the ancient site of a vast Gallo-Roman farm and a country house overlooking two valleys. You'll also savour delicious evening meals, taking in the best of the region's delights.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum age 12 and above age people can join this tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Only Luggage transfers between hotels
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 star
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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