Cycling holidays in Charente and Limousin

Périgord Discovery Cycling Holiday

Discover the river valleys of the Périgord Vert

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Cycle through the Périgord-Limousin Natural Park, spending a couple of nights in each of the two most enchanting towns in the Périgord Vert, Nontron and Brantôme. Visit ancient châteaux and pre-historic caves or hire canoe to paddle around the ‘Venice of Périgord’, Brantôme.

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Guide Price

£984

Prices per person (based on two sharing).

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Périgord Discovery Cycling Holiday

 

Charente and Limousin

Optional Extras

Day 5: Why not upgrade to the 4-star Moulin du Roc at Champignac-du-Belair three miles outside the town.

Route Map

Rail Travel

Outward: Depart St Pancras International station, change stations in Paris and arrive at Angoulême station late afternoon. Transfer to hotel included (20 mins).

Return: Transfer to depart Angoulême, change stations in Paris, arrive St Pancras International station mid afternoon.

  • Day 1 Arrival Montbron
    • Your holiday begins at the Château Lavaud just outside Montbron, a delightful château in a peaceful park with swimming pool. HB
  • Day 2 Day trip to Rochefoucauld - 26 miles (41.6km)
    • An easy ride along an old railway track to Rochefoucauld with its interesting château - maybe dress in medieval garb for your visit! Afterwards return along a river valley with just a short climb back to the Château Lavaud. HB
  • Day 3 Montbron to Nontron - 19 miles (30.4km)
    • Cross country for a coffee stop in the ancient village of Vairaignes before following the Bandiat valley to Nontron. Enjoy 2 nights at the Grand Hôtel Pelisson in the centre of Nontron.
  • Day 4 Day trip from Nontron
    • Simply explore this charming market town with ancient château and knife-making museum, or take a circular ride through woodland to the Château de Beauvais. B&B
  • Day 5 Nontron to Brantôme - 18 miles (28.8km)
    • A long steady climb then an equally long descent into St Pardoux-la-Rivière is followed by a level ride along the valley of the River Dronne to Brantôme. Stay at a 3-star town centre hotel with superb restaurant beside the river or upgrade to the magical Moulin du Roc in Champagnac.
  • Day 6 Day trip from Brantôme
    • Day Trips down the river to the pretty medieval village of Bourdeilles, or along the River Trincou to the Grottes de Villars, with prehistoric cave paintings. Alternatively take a riverboat cruise, try your hand in a kayak, or simply browse the stalls at the Friday morning market.
  • Day 7 Brantôme to Montbron
    • Spend a final morning in Brantôme before being collected after lunch for transfer back to the Château Lavaud for your final night. HB
 

Périgord Discovery Location & Route

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Hotels you will be staying at:

Périgord Discovery View Hotels & Cuisine

  • Hotel - Chateau de Lavaud - Montbron

    • Lavaud is a 19th Century château in 10 acre park and farmland bordering the Tardoire river. The château sits a few hundred yards outside the small 12th century town of Montbron, between the regions of Charente and the Périgord.

      Hotel Facilities

      • All bedrooms en-suite.
      • Rooms are within the château's recently renovated 'dependances'.
      • Swimming pool.

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  • Hotel - Grand Hôtel Pélisson

    • A former convent, then a post house. Located right in the centre of town, but nevertheless equipped with a swimming pool. Turned into a hotel in 1850 and run by the same family for the past 50 years

      Hotel Facilities

      • Bar, salon TV, terrace with garden and swimming pool.

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  • Hotel - Hotel Chabrol - Brantome

    • The Hotel Chabrol and its restaurant, Les Frères Charbonnel has a wonderful riverside setting in the heart of Brantôme

      Hotel Facilities

      • Comfortable rooms.
      • Bar.
      • Restaurant.
      • Terrace.
      • Riverside setting.

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Périgord Discovery Prices & Book

Own Travel

£984 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Rail Inclusive

£1279 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

Ferry Inclusive

£1020 Prices per person (based on two sharing).

 

High season (14 July - 1 September) add £30. Extra night in Brantôme £65. Upgrade to 4-star 2 nights HB Brantôme £200. Starting days: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday.

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