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Walking in the Dordogne

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
7 Apr 2009
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852844158
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1852844159
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
290g
Pages
240
No. Maps
33
No. Photos
83
Originally Published
1 Jul 2004

Walking in the Dordogne

Over 30 walks in southwest France by Janette Norton

Guidebook describes 30 walking routes in France's beautiful Dordogne region, based around Sarlat and Bergerac. This comprehensive guidebook includes all the necessary information for planning and getting the best from your walking in the area. More...

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Seasons

May and June, September and October are probably best for walking. Accommodation is full and Read More... expensive in the summer, closed in the winter.

Centres

Sarlat and Souillac in the Perigord Noir, Bergerac in the Perigord Poupre.

Difficulty

Straightforward half- and full-day walks, with grades from easy to strenuous (for the Dordogne, Read More... that is).

Must See

The gentle river Dordogne, ancient towns and villages, chateaux, the food and wine, flowers early Read More... in the year, the grape harvest in the Autumn.
 
 

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Map: Walk Locations in the Sarlat and Souillac regions
Map: Walk Locations in the Bergerac region

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION
The Dordogne Region and River    
The Périgord Noir (walks 1–16)    
The Périgord Poupre (walks 17–31)    
A Short History of the Dordogne    
Using the Guide    
Travelling to the Dordogne    
When to go    
Accommodation    
Clothing and Equipment    
Regional Specialities    
Vegetation, Flowers and Wildlife    

THE SARLAT AND SOUILLAC REGIONS (PERIGORD NOIR)
1    Walk around Montignac and les Caves de Lascaux
2    Le Chemin des Combes: a walk around St Geniès
3    St Crépin and Carlucet: a stroll in the Périgord Noir countryside   
4    Round the Gardens of Eyrignac 
5    Les Eyzies on the Vézère River 
6    Les Gorges de la Vézère   
7    Around the Château of Les Milandes
8    Le Chemin de Cazenac: walk around Beynac
9    Walk around the village of Roque Gageac   
10    La Bastide de Domme   
11    Les Hauts de Veyrignac
12    Roc de Monges near St-Sozy
13    Circle round Mont Mercou near Martel  
14    Walk around the Gouffre de Padirac   
15    Walk around the Mills of the Alzou Gorge: Rocamadour   
16    Circuit de Notre-Dame-des-Neiges   

THE BERGERAC REGION (PERIGORD POUPRE)
17    Around the Trémolat Horseshoe (Cingle)   
18    Around the Cliffs of Mauzac   
19    A Walk around Lalinde   
20    Couze to the Château de Lanquais 
21    Around Monpazier to the Château de Biron 
22    Around the Fortified Village of Beaumont   
23    Around the Medieval Village of Issigeac   
24    Conne-de-Labarde   
25    Le Circuit de St-Aubin 
26    Through the Vineyards of Montbazillac   
27    Around the Villages of Flaugeac and Singleyrac
28    Round the Lac de L’Escourou   
29    Around Monestier   
30    St-Georges-de-Monclard
31    St-Felix-de-Villadeix

Appendix A: Maps    
Appendix B: Tourist Offices and Syndicats d’Initiative    
Appendix C: Market Days    
Appendix D: Glossary of Local and Useful Words    

 
 
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