Itinerary
- Day 1
Rocamadour
You'll arrive at Hotel Les Esclargies, a comfortable 3-star place surrounded by parkland just outside Rocamadour's medieval walls. After getting to your air-conditioned room, you can start wandering through this historic town at whatever pace suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Rocamadour's medieval alleyways
- Visit the ancient sanctuary and shrine of the Black Madonna
Landmarks Rocamadour Black Madonna Sanctuary 
- Day 2
Rocamadour to Meyronne
Before leaving Rocamadour, take time to walk the medieval streets and visit the Black Madonna sanctuary. If you're walking or cycling, you'll head toward Meyronne and can stop at Grottes de Lacave along the way. Your accommodation is Hotel La Terrasse, an 11th century chateau that's been converted into a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Rocamadour's medieval alleyways
- Visit the sanctuary and shrine of the Black Madonna
Optional Activities
- Visit Grottes de Lacave
Landmarks Rocamadour Black Madonna Shrine Grottes de Lacave - Day 3
Meyronne
This day is yours to shape. Spend time by the hotel pool, explore on foot or by bicycle, or take a taxi to Gouffre de Padirac where you can go down into a massive chasm and take a boat through underground caves. You're staying another night at Hotel La Terrasse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax by the hotel pool
- Walk south of the river to Rochers Ste Marie
- Visit Grottes de Lacave
- Cycle or walk to Rocamadour
- Travel by taxi to Gouffre de Padirac
- Descend into underground cave system and explore by boat
Landmarks Rochers Ste Marie Grottes de Lacave Rocamadour Gouffre de Padirac 
- Day 4
Meyronne to Souillac
After breakfast, you'll get a canoeing briefing and lesson before paddling down the river at an easy pace. You'll see pink and gold cliffs, watch for buzzards and kites overhead, and spot Belcastel and Chateau de la Treyne rising from the banks. That night you'll stay at La Vieille Auberge in Souillac.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canoeing lesson and guided paddle
Landmarks Chateau de Belcastel Chateau de la Treyne - Day 5
Souillac
Souillac itself is worth a day to explore. Check out the Musee de l'Automate with its collection of mechanical toys, walk to La Durantie for valley views, or cycle to Chateau de Fenelon and Jardins de Cadiot. The itinerary is flexible based on what interests you. You'll have another night at La Vieille Auberge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander round Souillac town
- People watch in town
- Visit Musee de l'Automate
- Walk to La Durantie for views of the Dordogne Valley
- Cycle to Chateau de Fenelon
- Cycle to Jardins de Cadiot
Landmarks Musee de l'Automate La Durantie Chateau de Fenelon Jardins de Cadiot - Day 6
Souillac to Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse
You'll paddle gently downriver to Grolejac through the Perigord countryside. There's plenty of time for swimming, having lunch by the water, or just relaxing along the banks. A transfer takes you to Chateau de Monrecour, where you'll stay for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gentle canoe paddle to Grolejac
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the river
- Picnicking by the river
- Lazing by the river
Landmarks Grolejac 
- Day 7
Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse
Beynac is a medieval village perched on a hillside, and you can climb the steep path lined with old stone houses to reach the 13th century chateau with river views. Alternatively, Jardins de Marqueyssac and Chateau de Castelnaud are about 6km away if you'd rather visit those. Another night at Chateau de Monrecour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll to Beynac
- Climb steep footpath to Beynac chateau
- Visit Jardins de Marqueyssac
- Visit Chateau de Castelnaud
Landmarks Beynac Beynac Chateau Jardins de Marqueyssac Chateau de Castelnaud - Day 8
Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse to Sarlat
Walking or cycling through villages and tree-covered paths brings you to Sarlat, a medieval town with Renaissance architecture and ornate details. You'll wander narrow streets, discover old courtyards, and pass through decorated archways. You'll reach the hotel with time for a final swim before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk or cycle through villages and woods to Sarlat
- Explore Sarlat's medieval streets and Renaissance buildings
Optional Activities
- Swim in hotel pool before dinner
Landmarks Sarlat 
- Day 9
Sarlat
Your tour finishes after breakfast in Sarlat. You'll depart when it suits you, or arrange transportation to Souillac train station (departures 11:30 Mon-Fri & Sun) or Brive (10:45 Sat) if you need to catch a train.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Sarlat 
