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Gironde and Périgord Luxury Group Stay

Price per person

From 1602€

Type of stay

Voyage à vélo

Location

Gironde

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Departures

On request

Capacity

15 people maximum

Reference

GR 04

Your stay

This luxury tour, departing from Bordeaux, is the ideal way to discover exceptional landscapes. You’ll wander through the streets of Bordeaux, then criss-cross the prestigious vineyards of Saint-Emilion before arriving at the bastides and medieval châteaux of the equally majesticDordogne.Bordeaux, a surprising city, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. Cultural heritage is an integral part of the city. From gardens of undeniable charm to monuments steeped in history, Bordeaux is a city with much to tell. Situated in the heart of the famous Bordeaux vineyards, Saint-Emilion is unique for the size of its vineyards, the quality of its wines and the majesty of its architecture and monuments.

Two thousand years of history between man and vine await you in the jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion! Capital of the Périgord Noir region, Sarlat is an exceptionally well-preserved town. More than 1,000 years of architecture live on in its narrow streets, slate roofs and warm, blonde stone walls. The impressive number of listed or classified buildings per square metre makes Sarlat Europe’s leading city in terms of heritage.

This “grand confort” holiday is a must for lovers of wine, gastronomy and history!

You'll enjoy :

Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion and Sarlat, three World Heritage cities
Truffles, wine, foie gras and the unmissable specialities of the South-West.
The luxury and comfort of our accommodation and the quality of our services.
The tasty blend of history, culture and tradition that characterizes the Sarlat region.
The guide’s general culture and in-depth knowledge.

Daily program

Day 1

Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

This charming 4-star hotel, ideally located in the heart of Bordeaux, is a haven of peace in the exceptional setting of a former 18th century town house. Its historic façade conceals a luxurious, intimate design hotel that will charm you from the moment you step into the lobby. Its original decor, its interior garden organized around a Wine Bar (unique in Bordeaux!) and its 27 rooms and suites, all personalized, make it a rare address for exploring the riches of the city and the region. You’ll be seduced by the terraces, whirlpool baths and furniture designed by the greatest designers… all with a breathtaking view over the rooftops of Bordeaux or the hotel’s tree-lined inner courtyard.

Morning: Guided tour of Bordeaux’s historic center: (2h00 walking tour departing from in front of your hotel, with a tour guide).

Bordeaux, the ancient Roman “Burdigala”, inextricably linked with its vineyards… shines brightly in its stone finery to dispense with artifice. The Palais de la Bourse and the Hôtel de Douanes, the Grand Théâtre, the gardens of the Palais Rohan, the Cathedral, the Place des Quinconces, the Place du Parlement, the Place des Grands Hommes, the Grand Théâtre, the Allées de Tourny, the Place Pey-Berland and the many 18th-century town houses in the heart of the city center all contribute to the elegance of the Aquitaine capital. The city has built its wealth on a privileged location, drawing the best wines in the world from its soil and climate, and building France’s first port around its river in 1750.

Since June 2007, Bordeaux has been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as an “Outstanding Urban Ensemble”.

Lunch at leisure in BordeauxAfternoon: Discover the Cité Mondiale du Vin in Bordeaux

La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux was conceived as a unique cultural leisure site dedicated to wine as a living, universal cultural heritage. It offers a spectacular journey around the world, through the ages, across cultures and civilizations, in the heart of an evocative architecture that leaves no visitor indifferent. You’ll embark on an immersive, sensory adventure to discover the cultures and civilizations of wine. With over 3,000 m² of open-air space, nearly twenty interactive themed areas invite you to embark on a unique journey through time and space, encountering wine in all its profound diversity. Throughout your visit to the permanent tour, you’ll be equipped with an audio-guide, a travel companion and innovative tool available in 8 languages, enabling you to explore the tour at your own pace.

A visit to the permanent tour includes access to La Cité du Vin’s belvedere, where you can enjoy a 360° view of Bordeaux while tasting a glass of wine from around the world (5cl).

NB: Ticket booking and tasting included in the price of the stay, but the tour is self-guided with audio-guides in 9 languages (tour duration: approx. 3h00).

Gastronomic dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Bordeaux

Established in 1825, this restaurant was one of the first three-star gourmet restaurants in history (it was one of the first 33 establishments to be awarded the Michelin star in 1933). In the early years of the 20th century, Bordeaux merchants, wealthy transatlantic travelers and the distinguished clientele of the Café Anglais on their way to their Basque Coast resorts all stopped off at this address in Bordeaux… The restaurant became a new, very French, gourmet and refined rendezvous. Toulouse-Lautrec often came to dine with his journalist friend Paul Berthelot, Sacha Guitry swore by tournedos diplomate, while Sarah Bernhardt loved ortolans… This gastronomic restaurant has always maintained its reputation and charm, and is still one of the Michelin-starred restaurants today. The priority of the Chef, who has 1 Michelin star, is to base his cuisine on products from controlled agriculture. This quest for authenticity opens up the Gironde terroir, which holds no secrets for him. It’s always with great care that he selects his suppliers and products.

The chef will prepare a menu for you, comprising an amuse bouche, starter, main course, cheese platter and dessert. The menu will be accompanied by a selection of 4 glasses of wine chosen by the sommelier, mineral water at your discretion and coffee.

Overnight at hotel in Bordeaux.

Day 2

Morning: Transfer to Saint-Émilion.

Not far from Bordeaux, between Libourne and Castillon-la-Bataille, Saint-Émilion stands like an open-air museum. Built in the shape of an amphitheatre in a limestone valley, this small town, the “gem of the Bordeaux region”, astonishes and fascinates. Saint-Émilion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, named after the monk who settled in a cave as a hermit in the 8th century. The village, surrounded by famous and prestigious vineyards, is one of the richest in historical monuments of any village in France.

Private guided tour of Saint-Émilion’s underground monuments: (45 minutes)

This tour lasts around 45 minutes. During the tour, your guide will give you the keys to understanding Saint-Émilion’s underground heritage.

From the story of the monk Emilian, between legend and reality, to the excavation of the surprising monolithic church; from the paintings in the Chapel of the Trinity to the secrets of the catacombs. A condensed history of four major monuments! During this walk, you’ll be able to marvel at the many architectural and local treasures: mounds, staircases, cloisters…

Gourmet lunch in a Saint-Émilion restaurant.

You’ll be amazed by our culinary specialties and the typical Saint-Émilion atmosphere. A fresh, pleasant atmosphere; traditional cuisine and Saint-Émilion wine come together to create the perfect harmony between food and wine (starter, main course, dessert, wine, coffee).

Afternoon: Private tour of a “Grand Cru Classé” in the heart of Saint-Emilion

The Château was built in the 13th century, right in the heart of Saint-Émilion. Thanks to the quality of its exceptional vintages, its wines were recognized as some of the most distinctive in the Saint-Émilion region as early as the 16th century. For over a century, the owners have continued the great tradition of the noble vineyards of yesteryear. In the winery, tradition is respected with rigor and passion, and the owners mature their wine in superb cellars dug out of the rock in the Middle Ages. Discreetly but confidently, this wine is now one of Saint-Émilion’s finest crus. This visit is followed by a commented tasting in a private cellar (7 red wines, 2 white wines, 1 sweet wine).

Transfer from Saint-Emilion to your hotel***** in Sarlat.Sarlat, a major medieval abbey, became a prosperous town in medieval times. Renaissance embellishments gave it much of its current character. However, Sarlat is not locked into its past. It has evolved over the centuries to become the modern town so rich in history.

Welcome and installation at the hotel

Gourmet dinner at the restaurant next to your hotel in Sarlat(Aperitif, starter, main course, dessert, wine, coffee)Overnight at the hotel in Sarlat.

Day 3

Morning: Private guided tour of the historic center of Sarlat-la-Canéda (with a tour guide)

Capital of the Périgord Noir region, Sarlat is an exceptionally well-preserved town. More than 1,000 years of architecture live on in its narrow streets, slate roofs and warm, blonde stone walls. The impressive number of listed buildings per square metre makes Sarlat Europe’s leading city in terms of heritage. Sarlat has long been a natural setting for many cinema films, and is the 3rd most popular film location in France (Les Misérables, La Fille de d’Artagnan, Jacquou Le Croquant, etc.). Today, Sarlat boasts one of the finest medieval ensembles in Europe.

Free lunch in SarlatTransfer to Montignac.guided tour of the Lascaux II cave – the most visited decorated cave in the world and the most famous in France!

The walls of this cave, discovered in 1940 by teenagers, are adorned with almost 1,900 painted or engraved representations of animals, dating from around 18,000 BC! A true masterpiece! To enable the public at large to admire these prehistoric masterpieces, an exact copy, Lascaux II, was opened in 1983, 200 meters from the original cave. An identical reconstruction of the Lascaux site was undertaken (same paintings, same techniques, same pigments…). This facsimile reproduces the Hall of the Bulls and the Axial Diverticulum, i.e. 90% of the Lascaux paintings. Lascaux 2 is nonetheless an exceptional site to visit, offering a breathtaking spectacle.

Transfer to Sarlat at the end of the tour.gourmet dinner in a Sarlat restaurant (starter, main course, dessert, wine, coffee): Exceptional restaurant in the heart of Sarlat. This former hospice is a preserved 17th-century building with remarkable architecture.overnight at hotel in Sarlat.

Day 4

Morning: Departure by coach for “Les Eyzies” Free time to visit the village of “Les Eysies”:

This extraordinary village receives over a million visitors a year! The village of Les Eyzies, described as the “World Capital of Prehistory”, is at the heart of the Vézère Valley. Bordered by caves and occupied since prehistoric times, the Vézère Valley has been classified in its entirety as a UNESCO heritage site. As well as the village itself, which is a typical Dordogne village with popular yellow stone houses, it was here in Les Eyzies that the so-called “Cro-Magnon man” was discovered, when three skeletons were found towards the end of the 19th century.

Private guided tour of the Musée National de la Préhistoire (1h30)

Since its creation in the early 20th century, the Musée national de Préhistoire has been a place of reference for prehistorians and visitors alike, serving as a repository for the history of prehistory, a repository for artifacts, a center for research and a place for the dissemination of constantly evolving knowledge. The museum houses exceptional collections that retrace over 400 millennia of human history. It is one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of prehistoric artefacts.

Unusual lunch in a restaurant at Les Eysies

Located in the picturesque troglodytic setting of Les Eyzies de Tayac, this family-run restaurant, opened in 1947, has been welcoming customers for 3 generations. Enjoy traditional Périgord cuisine in a friendly atmosphere, in a troglodytic room or on a terrace overlooking the Vézère Valley. (Starter, main course, dessert, wine, coffee)

Afternoon: Guided tour of the Font-de-Gaume cave: (1h00)

Classified as a historic monument, the Font-de-Gaume cave in Aquitaine is the last cave with polychrome paintings still open to the public. It contains some of the oldest cave paintings in the world (the paintings are original). More than 200 painted and engraved parietal figurations, organized in compositions or even scenes, occupy the four main sections of the 120-metre-long network. The cave is accessible via a path that runs for four hundred meters along the high ledge overlooking a dry valley.

Guided tour of the Grand Roc cave

In the heart of the Périgord Noir region, set in a magnificent cliff overlooking the Vézère River, the Grotte du Grand Roc is an exceptional gem. Internationally renowned, this natural masterpiece boasts crystallizations famous for their diversity: stalactites, stalagmites, fistulas, gours, calcite triangles and eccentrics whose shapes defy the laws of gravity. Rated 2 stars in the Michelin Guide, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Transfer to Sarlat after the tour, followed by a gourmet dinner at a restaurant in Sarlat.

Set in a typical stone-built house, the restaurant’s warm and inviting setting welcomes you. With its old-fashioned Eiffel-style veranda and summer terrace, you’ll enjoy the pleasures of dining. Cuisine based on the Chef’s daily favorites, inspired by market produce. (Starter – Main course – Cheese – Dessert – Wine – Coffee)

Day 5

Morning: Free visit of the Sarlat-la-Canéda market

Nature has generously endowed Périgord with foie gras, truffles, ceps, chestnuts, walnuts, strawberries, Cabécou, wines, confits and enchauds. The town also boasts a covered market housed in a former church in the historic center. A veritable temple to gastronomy! The building was renovated by local architect Jean Nouvel. Here you can discover all the culinary delights of this magnificent region.

Lunch at your leisure at a restaurant in SarlatTransfer to La Roque-GageacVisit the town at your leisure (with the option of a free visit to the Jardin Exotique de La Roque Gageac. La Roque Gageac’s tropical microclimate allows exotic species such as banana, palm, cactus and Japanese medlar trees to flourish in the alleyways.Afternoon: gabarre trip (1hr).

A bucolic rendezvous for 1 boat trip on the Dordogne. From La Roque Gageac, a village listed as one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, to the bridge at Castelnaud, dominated by an 18th-century castle, this stretch of river offers a unique insight into the history of Périgord and its castles, as well as an original way to discover nature and its flora and fauna. You’ll rediscover the authenticity of Périgord’s heritage, as well as the traditions and lives of the boatmen of yesteryear. As you travel along the water on an authentic reproduction of an 18th-century gabare, you’ll relive the days when all transportation (wine, wood, fish, salt, chestnuts, truffles…) was carried out by boat, often under difficult conditions.

Transfer to hotel in Bordeaux (late afternoon transfer. Same hotel as start of stay). Bistronomic dinner in a gourmet restaurant in Bordeaux: “Bistrot de qualité” on the second floor of a gourmet restaurant. A gourmet address in an exceptional setting. A haven of peace in a UNESCO heritage building, this elegant and refined address offers guests a culinary odyssey. (Starter, main course, dessert, wine, mineral water, coffee)Free evening in Bordeaux.Overnight at hotel in Bordeaux.

Day 6

Depending on your departure time, free brunch at the hotel.

Detailed information

Visits and tastings at wine châteaux. Restaurant meals during day excursions. Lunches or picnics at wine châteaux.
Evenings on request and according to schedule. Boat trips, mini-cruises on the Bay of Arcachon or the Gironde Estuary, tourist train rides. Visits to museums, castles, parks and caves in south-west France.
Supervision of excursions by guides (in French and foreign languages on request). Specialized guides and/or lecturers (cultural visits, visits to monuments, city tours, visits to natural sites).
Entrance tickets to all sites.

Transport by touring coach and small coach on request (transport from Bordeaux to Bordeaux as well as in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the Pyrenees).
Drivers available for multi-day trips.
Transfers by tourist minibus and cab from Bordeaux to Bordeaux for very small groups.

1 to 8 days
On request: You can add as many days as you like to our list of destinations, extra days and tours.

From very small to very large groups (depending on your requirements).

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