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France Biking Tours: Why Dordogne Provides the Perfect French Cycling Locale
France Biking Tours: Why Dordogne Provides the Perfect French Cycling Locale
For cyclists who love French culture and history and want to bike along some of the most gorgeous terrain in all of France, offers a wealth of unique experiences. Dordogne is the land of ancient stone villages, pre-historic art, picturesque castles, lovely people, hearty cuisine and enchanting valleys. If you’re looking for an intermediate bike tour in France that satisfies your craving for cycling and culture and gets you off the beaten path, join us on our this spring or fall.
Here are some of the amazing corners of Dordogne you can look forward to visiting by bike:
This central section of the Dordogne Valley showcases natural splendor that you won’t soon forget. You will be captivated as you pedal through a wealth of trees (hiding truffles under the nearby soil) and the lush green land surrounding the Dordogne River.
Featured in the movies and , Beynac is the quintessential French castle and its neighboring village of Beynac, the picture-perfect example of a quaint French village. We will cycle up to the castle and be rewarded with views over a 500-foot cliff.
In 1940, three French teenagers and their dog discovered one of the great pre-historic art sites in the entire world. They stumbled upon a cave with colorful paintings dating back over 17,000 years! The art shed light on daily pre-historic live and drew visitors from the world over. But soon carbon dioxide from so many visitors started damaging the paintings. That’s why we will visit Lascaux II “ a perfect replica 200 yards from the original. Prepare to be wowed!
Get ready for more pre-historic treasures as we pick to the town of Le Eyzies, also known as the world’s pre-historic capital. Our local guide will take us to Cap Blanc, the only site of pre-historic sculpture that is still open to the public.
Don’t miss the chance to explore Dordogne by bike in 2012. .
Here are some of the amazing corners of Dordogne you can look forward to visiting by bike:
This central section of the Dordogne Valley showcases natural splendor that you won’t soon forget. You will be captivated as you pedal through a wealth of trees (hiding truffles under the nearby soil) and the lush green land surrounding the Dordogne River.
Featured in the movies and , Beynac is the quintessential French castle and its neighboring village of Beynac, the picture-perfect example of a quaint French village. We will cycle up to the castle and be rewarded with views over a 500-foot cliff.
In 1940, three French teenagers and their dog discovered one of the great pre-historic art sites in the entire world. They stumbled upon a cave with colorful paintings dating back over 17,000 years! The art shed light on daily pre-historic live and drew visitors from the world over. But soon carbon dioxide from so many visitors started damaging the paintings. That’s why we will visit Lascaux II “ a perfect replica 200 yards from the original. Prepare to be wowed!
Get ready for more pre-historic treasures as we pick to the town of Le Eyzies, also known as the world’s pre-historic capital. Our local guide will take us to Cap Blanc, the only site of pre-historic sculpture that is still open to the public.
Don’t miss the chance to explore Dordogne by bike in 2012. .