Itinerary
- Day 1
Rocamadour
You'll arrive in Rocamadour, a major pilgrimage destination that sits dramatically on a clifftop in southwestern France. After checking into Hotel Les Esclargies, you can settle into this quiet property, which features its own private pool surrounded by parkland. It's a good spot to rest after your journey and get oriented before exploring the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Rocamadour UNESCO village and its ancient chapels
Landmarks/POIs Rocamadour - Day 2
Rocamadour to Meyronne
Today focuses on Rocamadour's UNESCO-listed village, where you'll walk through ancient chapels and the medieval sanctuary built right into the clifftside. Later, you'll travel to Grottes de Lacave to see the cave formations, then head to Meyronne. Your accommodation is a converted 11th century chateau hotel, which gives you a real sense of staying somewhere with serious history.
Included Activities
- Explore Rocamadour UNESCO village and ancient chapels
- Visit medieval sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Visit Grottes de Lacave
Landmarks/POIs Rocamadour Grottes de Lacave - Day 3
Meyronne
This day is yours to shape. You could spend time by the hotel pool, take a walk out to Rocher Sainte-Marie and Grottes de Lacave, or go back to Rocamadour to visit the Black Madonna shrine. If you're up for something more adventurous, a taxi can take you to Gouffre de Padirac, where you'll explore a massive underground chasm and cave system by boat. The choice depends on what appeals to you.
Optional Activities
- Relax by hotel pool
- Walk to Rocher Sainte-Marie
- Visit Grottes de Lacave
- Head to Rocamadour and shrine of the Black Madonna
- Travel by taxi to Gouffre de Padirac and explore underground cave system by boat
Landmarks/POIs Rocher Sainte-Marie Grottes de Lacave Rocamadour Gouffre de Padirac - Day 4
Meyronne to Souillac
You'll leave Meyronne on the GR6 path, which takes you along Roc de Monges with wide views of the river valley below. The walk passes through quiet hamlets and open farmland, and you'll see Chateau de la Treyne along the way. By afternoon, you reach Souillac, a small town with real character that sits on the river.
Included Activities
- Walk along Roc de Monges with panoramic river views
- Walk GR6 path through hamlets and farmland
- Pass Chateau de la Treyne
Landmarks/POIs Roc de Monges Chateau de la Treyne - Day 5
Souillac
Souillac gives you flexibility to explore on your own terms. There's the Musee de l'Automate if mechanical toys and vintage dolls interest you, as it holds France's largest collection. Or you might walk out to La Durantie for views across the Dordogne Valley. Either way, it's a relaxed day in this small riverside town.
Optional Activities
- Wander around Souillac
- Visit Musee de l'Automate
- Walk to La Durantie for Dordogne Valley views
Landmarks/POIs Musee de l'Automate La Durantie Dordogne Valley - Day 6
Souillac to Sarlat
A transfer takes you to Chateau de Fenelon, and from there you'll walk along the south bank of the Dordogne through Perigord Nord. You'll follow what used to be a railway line, now converted to a greenway path called a voie verte, which leads into Sarlat. This medieval town is the heart of Perigord Noir, and you'll have time to get acquainted with its layout and atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Walk along south bank of Dordogne River
- Walk 'voie verte' (disused railway line) to Sarlat
- Explore Sarlat medieval town
Landmarks/POIs Chateau de Fenelon Dordogne River Sarlat - Day 7
Sarlat
Sarlat deserves a full day to wander properly. The old town has narrow lanes and small courtyards lined with Renaissance buildings, many protected as historical structures. If your timing works out, Wednesday or Saturday brings the local market, which fills the streets with vendors and locals. Otherwise, just walking around and ducking into side streets reveals the medieval character.
Included Activities
- Explore Sarlat medieval town and old lanes
- Explore Renaissance facades and courtyards
Optional Activities
- Visit bustling market (Wednesday or Saturday)
Landmarks/POIs Sarlat - Day 8
Sarlat to Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse
You'll walk along one of the Dordogne's most interesting stretches, passing stone farm buildings and small villages between Chateau de Montfort and Vitrac port. The route continues through La Roque-Gageac, with strong views of the river cliffs and landscape. From there you'll head to Beynac, exploring its cobbled streets and the fortified chateau perched above. After a break for refreshments overlooking the river, you'll finish with a countryside walk to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk along Dordogne River between Chateau de Montfort, Vitrac port and La Roque-Gageac
- Pass stone bories (dry stone huts)
- Walk through Beynac with its cobbled lanes
- Visit Chateau de Beynac
- Walk through serene countryside to hotel
Optional Activities
- Enjoy refreshing drink at cafe terrace in Beynac
Landmarks/POIs Dordogne River Chateau de Montfort Vitrac La Roque-Gageac Castelnau Beynac Chateau de Beynac - Day 9
Departure
Your tour ends. You'll depart from Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse, taking time to reflect on a week moving through some of France's most historically rich and scenic countryside.
