Rocamadour & Highlights of the Dordogne

Rocamadour & Highlights of the Dordogne

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Rocamadour & Highlights of the Dordogne

7 Days Starting and ending in Paris, France

Visiting: Paris, Oradour-sur-Glane, Rocamadour, Cahors, Sarlat-la-Canéda, Martel

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

frd

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of France with the "Rocamadour & Highlights of the Dordogne" tour. This cultural adventure begins in Paris, leading you to the poignant village of Oradour-sur-Glane, preserved as a memorial since WWII. Explore the enchanting medieval town of Rocamadour, where you'll stay at the charming Hotel du Lion d'Or. Delve into the depths of Gouffre de Padirac's stunning cave complex, and enjoy a boat trip on its underground river. Discover the picturesque towns of Sarlat and Beynac, with its majestic castle, and wander through the historic streets of Martel. With comfortable coach travel from the UK and guided excursions, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and cultural exploration in the breathtaking Dordogne region.

Highlights

  • Visit the Remembrance village of Oradour-sur-Glane, left untouched since WW2.

  • Descend the cave complex of Gouffre de Padirac and take a boat trip on the underground river.

  • Explore Sarlat, one of the most beautiful towns in the region, and Beynac with its spectacular castle.

  • Discover the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour and its famous Black Madonna.

  • Experience the beautiful village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, known as one of the most beautiful in France.

  • Visit the bustling market town of Sarlat with its well-preserved medieval buildings.

  • Explore the beautiful town of Martel with its seven large medieval towers.

Places You'll See

Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Itinerary

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Day 1

The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Kariuki Muteru Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Ly Ly camels
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Paris, France
Cheryl Eileen Hart Paris

Location: Paris

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to the Paris area for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Oradour-sur-Glane

Location: Oradour-sur-Glane

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 2-star Hotel du Lion d'Or

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave our hotel in Paris, pausing for a Remembrance visit at the village of Oradour sur Glane, which stands frozen in time since the terrible massacre on 10th June 1944 by the German SS, who also destroyed the entire village. After the war, General Charles de Gaulle decided the village should never be rebuilt, and for it to remain a memorial site. A stroll around the empty streets of this silent monument is a very moving experience. We then continue our journey to the Dordogne region, and the village of Rocamadour where we stay for four nights.

Day 3 : Rocamadour & Gouffre de Padirac

Location: Rocamadour

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 2-star Hotel du Lion d'Or

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a morning at leisure exploring the pilgrimage town of Rocamadour, where Saint Amadour was reputed to have lived as a hermit. There are many small chapels to explore, including the Chapelle de Notre Dame with its famous Black Madonna, a 12th century carved wooden depiction of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. This afternoon we travel to Gouffre de Padirac, a spectacular cave complex for an included tour. We descend 103 metres via the cave lift before joining the underground river for a boat trip through the tunnels, seeing impressive 60 metre high stalactites. We then continue the tour on foot seeing the Grand Dome chamber, a 94 metre high vault. Please note that this excursion may not be suitable for customers with particular health conditions. The tour takes place between 75 & 103 metres underground and is a 2km round trip, the majority of which is on foot. The walk is flat but there will be a large number of steps to negotiate.

Day 4 : Free Time or The Lot Valley & St Cirq Lapopie

Location: Cahors

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 2-star Hotel du Lion d'Or

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a further day at leisure in Rocamadour, or why not join our optional excursion to the Lot Valley. We start in the beautiful town of Cahors, famous for its art and history. Founded in the Roman times, Cahors has many sights worth exploring. The centre of Cahors has beautiful medieval streets and charming little squares which you can explore. Later we head to the beautiful village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Standing high above the River Lot on a rocky outcrop, the village was once the site of a fortress which guarded the valley. Today, the village is known as one of the most beautiful in France.

Day 5 : Sarlat & Beynac et Cazenac

Location: Sarlat-la-Canéda

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 2-star Hotel du Lion d'Or

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s included excursion takes us first to the bustling market town of Sarlat, home to some of the best-preserved medieval buildings in France. Here you will have free time to explore the town, and the beautiful gothic and Romanesque style Cathedral, St Sacerdos. We then continue to Beynac et Cazenac, with its impressive medieval castle overlooking the Dordogne River. There will be free time here for you to explore this beautiful village.

Day 6 : Martel

Location: Martel

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

We leave our hotel in Rocamadour and head north to the Paris area. En route we visit the beautiful town of Martel with its seven large medieval towers. There will be free time for you to explore the town. See the main town square and the Palais de la Raymondi, one of Martel’s many notable buildings. Later we continue north to our overnight hotel on the outskirts of Paris.

Day 7

Paris, France
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Ly Ly camels
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Cheryl Eileen Hart Paris
Kariuki Muteru Paris
The Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

Location: Paris

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

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What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Insurance is not included.

  • Tipping & Gratuities

    Tipping and gratuities are not included.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the Hotel du Lion d'Or. This family-run hotel is steeped in character and tradition, located in an exceptional setting in the heart of the medieval city of Rocamadour.
Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels. 

Mode of Transport

Travel is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach, with departures from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK. Some joining points may carry a supplement. The trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights at the 2-star Hotel du Lion d'Or, a family-run hotel located in the heart of the medieval city of Rocamadour. Overnight stays in the Paris area will be in city-style hotels.

  • Is the tour suitable for people with health conditions?

    The excursion to Gouffre de Padirac may not be suitable for customers with particular health conditions. The tour takes place between 75 and 103 meters underground and involves a 2km round trip, mostly on foot, with a large number of steps to negotiate.

  • What is included in the tour price?

    The tour price includes accommodation, travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK, coach travel from/to a local UK joining point, and comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach transport. Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, on Day 4, there is an optional excursion to the Lot Valley, including visits to the town of Cahors and the village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.

  • What are some of the highlights of the tour?

    Highlights include a visit to the Remembrance village of Oradour-sur-Glane, a descent into the cave complex of Gouffre de Padirac with a boat trip on the underground river, and visits to Sarlat and Beynac with its spectacular castle.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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