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
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Tour code:
frd
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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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
Itinerary
Day 1
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
Location: Paris
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
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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.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Insurance is not included.
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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.Â
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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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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