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Sarlat-la-Canéda
A Half Day Trip From Sarlat to the Villages of the Dordogne Valley
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Grab your camera and make a beeline for Dordogne’s most photogenic landscapes. Begin with the visit of Domme, a medieval bastide. Visit Beynac & La Roque Gageac. Enjoy a Gabarre Boat ride on the River Dordogne to admire mighty Castles.
Highlights
- A Wonderful Afternoon Exploring Highlights of the Marvellous Dordogne
- Explore Domme and Beynac, officially rated as most beautiful villages of France
- Enjoy a boat ride down the spectacular Dordogne River
- English speaking Guides, local Experts of the Dordogne
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Program & Itinerary
Upon arrival at the meeting point, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the tour and with the Ophorus logo on it. Also, all our guides have a nominative badge so that it will be easy for you to recognize them.Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, ...
Meet your English Speaking Driver/Guide who is a local Expert of the Dordogne
Upon arrival at the meeting point, you will be welcomed by your English speaking guide who will be waiting with a sign bearing the name of the tour and with the Ophorus logo on it. Also, all our guides have a nominative badge so that it will be easy for you to recognize them.
Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan and begin to make your way to visit local Dordogne villages and participate in a peaceful boat ride.
All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system which means that everyone will hear the guide's commentary during driving time, even if you are seated in the back of the van! Also, we have bottled water at your disposal and you can use our free wifi as you travel from one destination to another.
Visit the village of Domme
Drive to the beautiful village of Domme. With its trapezoid city plan, Domme is a bastide, or a fortified medieval town, adapted to the surrounding terrain, and thus falling short of the rectangular city plan characteristic to bastides. The village is classified as one of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France" ("The Most Beautiful Villages of France"). In 1307, Knight Templars were imprisoned in Domme while during the Hundred Years' War, the bastide was coveted by the English who first took the town in 1347 and repeatedly changed rulers throughout the war until 1437 when it finally fell under French rule again.
Enjoy a peaceful Boat Ride
Then drive to La Roque Gageac and enjoy a peaceful cruise on the the Dordogne River on board an authentic Gabarre to admire mighty castles that loom over the riverside. The Gabarres are traditional flat-bottomed boats that have been used for transporting goods along the Dordogne since the Middle Ages. A trip on one of the Gabarres offers a relaxing way to enjoy the sight of some of the many Dordogne chateaux and villages from the perspective of the river. Various sights and wildlife are pointed out to you as you meander slowly down the river as well as the history of the Gabarres.
Visit the village of Beynac
Finally, reach Beynac to admire the village and the Castle. This Middle Ages construction, with its austere appearance, is perched on top of a limestone cliff, dominating the town and the north bank of the Dordogne River. The castle was built in the 12th century by the barons of Beynac (one of the four baronies of Périgord) to close the valley. The sheer cliff face being sufficient to discourage any assault from that side, the defenses were built up on the plateau: double crenelated walls, double moats, one of which was a deepened natural ravine, double barbican. See architectural phenomenon, aided by nature, and discover more about the history of this unusual city on this half-day tour!
After the visit it will be time to return to Sarlat.
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01:50 pm
Meet your Guide in front of the Bus Stop at Place Pasteur in Sarlat la Caneda
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02:00 pm
Depart for Beautiful villages of Dordogne tour from Sarlat
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02:20 pm
Visit of Domme and enjoy a breathtaking view over the Dordogne valley
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03:30 pm
Boat Ride on the Dordogne River near La Roque Gageac
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05:00 pm
Visit of Beynac village
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06:00 pm
Drop off at Place Pasteur in Sarlat
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Know before you book
- Instant booking confirmation
- Half Day Tour from Sarlat
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
- Children aged 4 - 12 years get reduced price
- Tour is operated in English
- In case of high water or fog, the boat ride will be replaced by the visit of a Castle
- Good walking shoes recommended, cobblestone streets
- Small group tour, maximum 8 persons
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Prices are per person
- Currency is in Euros
Meeting point
Place Pasteur - Bus stop
24200 Sarlat la Caneda
Departure
Pick up in front of Bus Stop at Place Pasteur in Sarlat la Caneda. Guide will have a sign with company logo and tour name. Please be ready 10 minutes before tour departure time. All tours leave on time!
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
5.0/5 (18 reviews)
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Benedicte Milward
26, Oct 2022
What a great afternoon. Martin was a wonderful guide. Very reliable on the history of the places we visited, his driving was perfect. He even planned... -
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21, Oct 2022
We had a small group of 4 with our guide Benoit. Benoit provided good information about the area and he was very easy to understand. The amount of time... -
Ondra W.
21, Sep 2022
My trip to three villages of the Dordogne was very good indeed. Maarten was extremely well organised and very good at holding our group of six together,... -
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01, Aug 2022
Pleasant, friendly, informative & worthwhile. Highly recommended.
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Included / excluded
Included
- Guided walking tour of the villages
- 1-hour boat ride on the Dordogne River
- English-speaking driver guide, Expert of the Dordogne
- Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivan
- Bottled water in the minivan
- Free WiFi access on board
Excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments & attractions unless specified in program
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Meals, drinks & wine tasting fees
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
FAQ
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What happens if we do not find the meeting point for our Shared Tour from Sarlat?
You have to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to tour departure. If you are having difficulties finding the meeting point you must call us on our office number +33 556 152 609 so that we may help you find the exact area. Please note that tours leave on time and if you are not there at the designated area and indicated time the driver/guide will leave. Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information. -
What type of vehicles are used during a shared tour from Sarlat?
Our company uses only Mercedes Vito Tourer 8 seater minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows, large leg space and on board P/A system for commentaries by the guide. -
Who conducts these day trips from Sarlat?
We only employ fully accredited, licensed tour guides that are also the drivers for all tours that need visits to be conducted by certified guides. Good examples are: the visit of the National Prehistory Museum, guided walking tours in villages such as Domme, visit of historical monuments and so on. In the Dordogne, all our guides are experts in History & Culture. All have a large experience in Paleolithic Art and conduct tours in both Caves & Castles. -
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour includes some walking around the medieval villages of Beynac, La Roque Gageac & Domme, where you have still a large number of cobblestone streets. This tour implies that you wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour is not adapted to persons with walking disabilities. You must be in a good physical condition to follow this excursion. -
Which villages will we visit on this half day trip from Sarlat?
Departing from Sarlat, we will take you to visit the villages of Domme, La Roque Gageac and Beynac. -
Does this tour run on rainy days?
This tour is available every afternoon between April and end of October (except August, because of the crowds). The tour leaves, rain or shine!
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