France by Foot: Southern France 8-Days 7-Nights

Experience the vast countryside of Southern France by foot. Walk along rivers, limestone walls, historical towns and enjoy some great French dining along the way!

Includes:

  • 7 nights accommodations
  • Daily full breakfast
  • Five evening meals
  • Luggage transfers
  • Local contact for questions
  • Route notes and maps (one set per room)
  • Access to client only area
  • See Route Map Below




    Day 1: Les Eyzies

    Arrive to the meeting point in Les Eyzies. We can arrange for private transfer or rental car. Your hotel is a quaint inn under the cliffs of the town. Check in relax and enjoy. Welcome dinner this evening.

    Day 2: Les Eyzies

    Explore the caves of Font de Gaume and visit the history Museum. Enjoy waking tour of the area for an in-depth understanding of the town. Return to your hotel. Dinner Included.

    Day 3: Les Eyzies to Marquay Distance: 11 miles

    Wake to the smell of fresh French bread baking and prepare for a great day out walking. You will walk to the forest and fields in the Vally Beune. There you will visit the Chateau de Commarque. Continue on to your hotel in the medieval town of Marquay. Check in, relax and enjoy dinner tonight that is included.

    Day 4: Marquay to Beynac Distance: 11 miles

    After breakfast take a walk through the forest to the River Dordogne and the Chateau of Beynac that dates back to the 13th century. Explore and learn about the history of this famous area of France. Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Dinner is on your own tonight to find you favorite quaint restaurant in the town.

    Day 5: Beynac to Vitrac Distance: 10 miles

    Enjoy your breakfast at leisure, then walk to the town of Domme. The town is high above the river below. Stop to explore the area and then continue on to your hotel at Vitrac. Check in and enjoy. Dinner is on your own.

    Day 6: Vitrac to Sarlat Distance: 12 miles

    Enjoy your French breakfast and then walk to the famous Chateau de Montfort high above the Dordogne. Your walk will take you through the rolling hills toward your final destination; the town of Sarlat. Check in, rexlax.. Enjoy dinner on your own.

    Day 7: Sarlat

    This is a free day to relax and explore the town of Sarlat. The town is full of shops and famous sights. You can also choose to just relax at the hotel, rest your feet and read a book, the choice is yours. Dinner included.

    Day 8: Sarlat (End of Tour)

    How fast a great trip goes by. After breakfast the tour is over. We can arrange for transport back for the flight home or your next destination.

    2009 Prices & Dates:

    Price: Double: $1384 per person Single: $1748
    Self Guided Dates: Daily departures April-October
    Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights
    Terrain: Moderate
    Daily Distances: 5-12 miles, 2-4 hours
    Meeting Point: Hotel in Les Eyzies
    Ending Point: Hotel in Sarlat
    Arrival/Departure Information: Les Eyzies is reachable by train from Paris with a stop in Limoges. To return to Paris from Sarlat, take a taxi to Souillac, then a train to Paris. Ask about a French rail pass.
    Rating: Accommodations are in traditional 2-3 star country inns. Recommended for the independent traveler
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    • Final Payment is due 90 days prior to departure
    • $300 per person deposit is due upon confirmation.





    1=Les Eyzies
    2=Marquay
    3=Beynac
    4=Vitrac
    5=Sarlat