See the REAL Les Eyzies and Dordogne

December 4, 2007

See the REAL Dordogne with Walking Dordogne 

The Dordogne, also known as the Perigord is without a doubt one of the most interesting and diverse regions in the world. The Vezere Valley in the “Perigord Noir” is with it’s more than 250 UNESCO sites of interest, the undisputed “Prehistoric Capital of the World”. Prehistoric dwellings, caves, rock shelters and lots more, most of which are only accessible on foot.
However, Dordogne has much more to offer than just relics from the Prehistoric era, castles, bastides, medieval towns & villages, all of these,and lots more, all in the stunning and amazing scenery the Dordogne is famous for, hills, cliffs, windy rivers, great weather, friendly locals, and lots more make the Dordogne one of the most interesting and exciting places in the world.

Walking Dordogne takes you to all the well kept secrets that are only accessible on foot. To see the “Real Dordogne” you will have to get off the roads, and on the tracks. Let us take you back, to the places our ancestors called “home” more than 260000 years ago.

About

Walking Dordogne started as a hobby back in 2001, since then we have spent six years exploring the Dordogne. Based in Les Eyzies de Tayac, we have the Vezere Valley at our doorstep, the Vezere river running through our back yard.
The Dordogne has so much to offer in such a small area. More than 250.000 years of history at your feet, from Neanderthal rock shelters, to Cro-Magnon dwellings, from medieval towns & villages, to fortified bastides, all of this and lots & lots more.
The Vezere Valley is with it’s more than 250 UNESCO sites of interest the undisputed Prehistoric Capital of the world. The most exciting and scenic places this amazing region has to offer is only accessible by foot, horse, canoe, or mountain bike.
Walking Dordogne guarantees to take you to these places, places the average tourist never gets to see. We guarantee you an unforgettable experience, and best of all, we guarantee you the REAL Dordogne

Walking Dordogne has about 20 excellent walks in their Itinerary, varying from 3 hours to 10 hours, most walks can be combined with other walks to make them longer or shorter. Our walks are guaranteed to show you the REAL Dordogne, and take you to all the main highlights this region is famous for.Our walks are suitable for all ages, but for most walks a certain level of fitness and stamina is required. Most walks are on tracks & trails, some marked, others not. Certain walks to caves, dwellings, ruins and view points are off the tracks, and up hill walking is often required.
Some of our walks may not be suitable for people with a fear of heights.

The great thing about Walking Dordogne is that our walks are not planned months or weeks ahead, we usually plan the walks together with the customer the day before, depending on the wishes and preferences of the customer, this way we can make sure everyone gets to see what they want to see. If the walks are done in combination, with canoeing or horse riding, then these walks are usually planned ahead, to guarentee the use of the horses or canoes.

As of September 2007 we will be offering “Day Trips” to people who are in the area and would like to see some of the best kept secrets the Vezere Valley has to offer. An example of a “Day Trip” is the “Valley of Caves”, a 5 / 7 hour walk exploring more than 30 (Neaderthal) caves, shelters, troglodytes, underground cavern, stunning views and lots more.

Other Activities

 

 Horse Riding
An excellent way to explore the region is on horse back, we can arrange horse trips anywhere from an hour to an over night trek. Visit remote places on horse back, have a picnic and enjoy the views

Canoeing
Another excellent way to enjoy the area. Canoeing the Vezere is an amazing experience. Riddled with caves, shelters, and dwellings, canoeing offers you an unforgettable experience.Chances are you will spot deer, wild boar, otters, buzzards and kingfishers.Why not combine walking and canoeing for an ultimate experience?.

Off Road Cycling

There are some wonderful off road bicycle tracks that give you an excellent impression of the area. Tired of walking? why not spend a day on the bicycle following well marked tracks, or be adventurous and follow the un-marked tracks used by travellers, merchants, and locals 1000’s of years ago

Complete Scenic Tour

On the days you are not walking, horse riding, canoeing or cycling let us take you to all the the famous spots the Dordogne has to offer. Lascaux, Font de Gaume. Grand Roc, Rocque St Cristophe, National Prehistoric Museum, Beynac, Domme etc.
The Dordogne has literally 1000’s of famous, scenic, secret and unknown attractions. We will put together, a tour to suit each individual

Please visit www.walkingdordogne.com for more info

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Walking Dordogne’s choice of accommodation in Les Eyzies de Tayac:

Ferme de Tayac B&B in 12th Century former farmhouse / monasteryB&B Ferme de Tayac. Lovely B&B in a 12th Century former farmhouse / monastery situated ideally in the hart of the Vezere Valley and just 5 minutes from Les Eyzies, the Prehistoric Capital of the World
http://www.fermedetayac.com/

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