Bordeaux to Dordogne - Private Tour: Fortified Castles and Medieval Villages
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Depart from Bordeaux Visit Dordogne & the Perigord – the most beautiful region in France! Discover 12th century fortified castles and charming medieval fortified villages scattered along the lazy weaving river. From Bordeaux to Dordogne & the Perigord; we’ll take the autoroute - its a 2 hour+ ride. On our way we’ll drive through Les Eyzies-de-Tayac. This is where they found the first Cro Magnon remains! Les Eyzies is also home to the National Prehistory museum. Sarlat- la-Caneda is the capital of Dordogne – a lovely medieval city with cobble stone streets and lots of 11th century buildings. This would be a good place to stop for lunch, and a little shopping if you like. We’ll visit Domme, a fortified hilltop village with magnificent panoramic views, and La Roque-Gageac charming medieval village built down close to the river. Then we'll drive up to the Castelnaud-La Chapelle Castle, followed by the Marqueyssac Gardens, and the Beynac Castle, before returning to Bordeaux.
What’s included?
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Private transportation -
Air-conditioned vehicle -
Bottled water -
Food and drinks
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Lunch
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Gratuities
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Admission fees for castles, museums, etc.
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Entry/Admission - Chateau de Castelnaud
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Entry/Admission - Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 8h
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Mobile tickets accepted
Covid Policy
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Update: All of our private driver-guides are now vaccinated against the Covid-19 Virus.
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Private sightseeing tour with an American driver-guide (Expatriate - in France since 1992)
Visit the colorful and historic Midi-Pyrenées Region North of Toulouse.
From Toulouse we'll first visit the Pech Merle Cavern with amazing prehistoric paintings.
Next we'll drive to St Cirq-LaPopie - one of the most beautiful villages in France
. . . One of the greatest advantages to my tours is flexibility.
I may propose or start the day with an itinerary in mind, or list of places to visit, but from there the day will unfold according to your personal wishes.
My objective is to help you to maximize your time spent here in France - so that you will most comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history - that you return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure.
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