France - Perigord - Cycling « The lot & Garonne and Black Perigord »

Day 1

Arrive at your 3-star hotel in Agen, where the road book and bikes wait for you.
This beautiful city, capital of the prune, is half way between « Bordeaux » and « Toulouse » and offers a few interesting locations. « Agen », is a rich city with 2000 years of history, which reveals its heritage throughout medieval streets and elegant 19th century boulevards :Fine Arts Museum features five Goya paintings (including the self-portrait), among other Spanish works of the 18th and 19th centuries. The vibrant city center, offers shops and services. Farmers' markets are a showcase of local products: foie gras, fruit and vegetables, and of course, prunes!
Overnight: 3 star-hotel, Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 2

Around the Lot Valley : ~ 45 Km-28 miles -
Your cycling tour in South Western France takes you from « Agen » to the medieval bastide and half-timbered houses from 17th and 18th centuries of «Villeneuve-sur-Lot » though beautiful countryside roads. Take the time to visit the “Foie Gras museum” and discover the secrets of the recipe! Many farms open their doors in the area to show you how they proceed.
Then the itinerary takes you to « Penne d’Agenais», one of the most beautiful villages of France.
Overnight: 4 star-hotel, Included Meals: dinner and Breakfast

Day 3

Lot Valley and Dordogne : ~ 50 Km-30 miles -
This cycling day pursues its itinerary towards « Monflanquin », bastide classified one of the most beautiful villages of France.
Cycle through woods and forest and reach the fortress of “Gavaudun”, border line between the Perigord and the Lot Valley area.
Head towards « Biron » and the fortified castle.
Enjoy the Perigord landscape: forest of chestnut, oak, stone walls with earth tones and discover the remarkable medieval bastide of « Monpazier », another village classified one of the most beautiful villages of France.
Overnight: 3 star-hotel, Included Meals: dinner and Breakfast

Day 4

Bastides towns of Perigord : ~ 45 Km - 28 miles-
Cycle on the « Route des Bastides ». From « Monpazier » discover the 13th century English bastides and remarkable religious monuments. Admire the “cloister of Cadouin” a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will end your cycling day in the Black Perigord, the most famous touristic area of the Dordogne.
Overnight: 3 star-hotel or charming guest house, Included Meals: dinner and Breakfast

Day 5

Châteaux and again the most beautiful villages of France: ~ 50 Km - 30 miles -
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Black Perigord and discover the most beautiful castles of the Valley. « Les Milandes », « Castelnaud » or « Beynac » open their doors! Cycle alongside the Dordogne and enjoy the beautiful medieval villages of France. Located at the foot of a cliff, the « Roque Gageac » will amaze you. Cycle towards the gastronomic capital of the Black Perigord where you can enjoy a regional cuisine, foie gras, truffles, duck, Sarlat.
« Sarlat » is one of the jewels of the Black Perigord which preserved the footprints of its history. Classified city of art and history.
Overnight: 3 star-hotel, Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Your trip ends after breakfast or You can add the Optional Day:
Loop in the heart of the prehistory: ~ 45 Km - 28 miles -
Cycle in the heart of the “Vezere Valley”: capital of prehistory! Depending on what you fancy, discover numerous treasures through caves, deposits or rock shelters. After this short escape cycling through lush green countryside enjoy a last night in the well preserved medieval village of « Sarlat ». The prehistory was born here, in « Les Eyzies »
Here was discovered the Cro-Magnon man. The marvels of prehistoric cave art in numerous prehistorically sites most of them on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Meet the Homo sapiens in the remains of its habitat, common activities and its art.
Overnight: 3 star-hotel, Included Meals: Breakfast