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The medieval towns have a fine nose for atmosphere

Cycling holiday Along the Dordogne

Name: Happy Cycling Holidays
Address: Hengelosestraat 300a, Enschede, Nederland, 7521 AN
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La Joie de Vivre, the joy of life. That’s exactly what you’ll experience on your journey from Bordeaux to Sarlat. The rolling hills of the Dordogne treat you to beautiful wine estates, medieval towns, mighty castles, and everything that makes France truly French. » read more about Cycling holiday Along the Dordogne

Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion, Bergerac, Les Eyzies, Sarlat
First wine estates on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Dordogne Valley with fortified villages

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7 or 9 days
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from 1085 p.p.
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A Fine Nose for the Joyful Life

The Dordogne might just be the most quintessentially French region of all. Here, the French art of living well—la joie de vivre—feels effortless and ever-present, even on two wheels. East of Bordeaux, the landscape is dotted with majestic wine estates perched on rolling hills. Plenty of chances to slip a bottle into your pannier, perfect for a leisurely evening. Along the way, you’ll pass medieval towns that seem to nap alongside the winding Dordogne River. Take Bergerac, for instance: its old town feels frozen in time, with ancient half-timbered houses now home to charming boutiques and cozy restaurants.

Intimate Towns

Begin your journey in Bordeaux, often called Paris’s little sister. Not exactly small, but certainly elegant. Sip a café crème on the cozy Place du Parlement, or soak up the relaxed vibe under the trees at Esplanade des Quinconces. Then hop into the saddle and head toward equally enchanting Saint-Émilion, atmospheric, medieval, and full of winding streets perfumed by bold reds, hinting at the town’s true passion: wine. Next up is Bergerac, known for Cyrano and his famously generous nose. Monbazillac, with its stately château, also has a keen sense for ambiance. And the joy continues as you cycle toward Lalinde, Les Eyzies, and the medieval jewel of Sarlat. Fortunately, this life-affirming journey of flavors, culture, and scenery still lies ahead for several more days.

Saint-Emelion

Glowing with Delight

According to a French proverb, a glass of wine is like a warm coat. And Bordeaux feels just like that. The city treats not only your taste buds but also your eyes. Just look at the Grand Théâtre on the lively Place de la Comédie. The building glows with delight, proudly showing off its impressive colonnade of Corinthian columns. Inside, the theatre gladly reveals its grand hall, with a painted ceiling and a chandelier made of fourteen thousand pieces of Bohemian crystal. Time to park your bike and step inside.

In Love… with the Nose

Cyrano de Bergerac, poet and leader of the cadets in the French army, falls in love with his cousin Roxane around 1640 in Paris. Because of his large nose, he believes she will never return his love. But one day, she agrees to meet him… The famous character is based on the writer Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac, who really lived around the same time. His statue stands on Place Pélissière in the French town of Bergerac. The only thing is… he never actually set foot there with his famous nose. A pity for him, as many consider Bergerac one of the most beautiful villages in the Dordogne.

Cyrano de Bergerac

I'll Have a Garage Wine

The area around Saint-Émilion was the first wine region to be placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The wines from here rank among the best in the world. “Formidable and elegant,” a local patron proclaims. “That may be so, but I’ll have a garage wine.” Garage refers to estates so small the wine might as well have come from a garage. And good to know: the winemakers of these ‘garages’ use high-quality grapes. That’s how they set themselves apart, creating less traditional, yet distinctive wines. Well worth a taste.

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